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No confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Narrabri Shire

No confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Narrabri Shire

There are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Narrabri Shire. Meanwhile NSW Health reported today that there had been 10 new cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of cases to 3,240. All new cases were...

Border closure to protect NSW

Border closure to protect NSW

NSW will temporarily shut its border with Victoria to contain the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and jobs of NSW citizens. The closure will be effective from 12.01am Wednesday, July 8, and follows the concerning spread of COVID-19 in Melbourne. Premier...

Lady bowlers enjoy a day on the green in Wee Waa

Lady bowlers enjoy a day on the green in Wee Waa

Wee Waa Bowling Club hosted a ladies’ social bowls day on Thursday which was attended by 14 lady bowlers. Wee Waa’s Lisa Pillar invited Narrabri lady bowlers to Wee Waa and 11 accepted the invitation to join Pillar and Kay and Dot Dewson for a day of Pairs matches....

Narrabri Shire Council to fight for farmers

Narrabri Shire Council to fight for farmers

Narrabri Shire Council will write to the NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall to express community ‘concerns and frustrations’ regarding the State’s Biodiversity Conservation Act. At Tuesday’s council meeting, Deputy Mayor...

Narrabri Bowling Club to open next Thursday

Narrabri Bowling Club to open next Thursday

Narrabri Bowling Club, ‘Sporties’, will soon be back in business. The doors closed when the club was placed in voluntary administration on April 24. “The club will be re-opened on July 9,” administrator Alan Hayes of Hayes Advisory told The Courier. And Hayes Advisory...

Two teams, one club for Narrabri FC in 2020

Two teams, one club for Narrabri FC in 2020

Narrabri’s two soccer sides will continue their Namoi Soccer League rivalry in 2020 but will do so as clubmates. Both teams will be under the Narrabri FC banner after the Elevens, formerly Crossroads Eleven FC, came on board earlier this year. The Elevens will play as...

Wee Waa United’s title defence to start at home this Saturday

Wee Waa United’s title defence to start at home this Saturday

Namoi Soccer League defending champions Wee Waa United FC will kick off its 2020 campaign on home soil at Cook Oval this Saturday afternoon. Wee Waa will welcome Moree Services FC to town as the hosts line up for the first time since their 2019 grand final victory...

Topical 2/7/20

China has responded to the Australian government’s accusations that China is engaged in ramping up its cyber attacks against Australia. Now the Chinese government’s Global Times newspaper claims that Australia has been spying. The Global Times published pictures of...

Thumbs up 2/7/20

Well said, Cr Campbell. I’m sick of the negativity that surrounds our shire and our council. We are privileged to have a wonderful team guiding us.

Thumbs down 2/7/20

Rumours around town never stop, but people should check their facts before spreading them. Idle gossip about businesses or individuals can be damaging and unsettling.

Thumbs up 2/7/20

Thumbs up to the anonymous person who sent a beautiful gift box to the ambulance station. Your gift was quite unexpected but greatly appreciated.