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A move to Narrabri’s iconic Monterey Cafe for chef James

A move to Narrabri’s iconic Monterey Cafe for chef James

Chef James Bennett is investing and upscaling his business, confident in the future of Narrabri and the district. Chef James has built a following among local diners over the years and has latterly been operating the Gourmet Goblet restaurant at Narrabri Bowling Club,...

Who can remember riding to school?

Who can remember riding to school?

James, (9) and Amanda (7) Paas were fascinated to hear school days stories from their grandfather Rob Murchison, 80, particularly about his riding his horse 10km to Attunga Public School when he was a kid. “They were excited to ride to school one day just as he had...

A $687,000 facelift for Courthouse

A $687,000 facelift for Courthouse

Narrabri’s historic courthouse is to receive a $687,000 facelift, the biggest upgrade for decades. Work to be done will improve fire safety, security and a general restoration. Narrabri’s is one of seven courthouses across the Barwon electorate to be funded from the...

Council elections will be  held in September 2021

Council elections will be held in September 2021

Narrabri Shire Council elections, along with all local government elections across NSW, will now be held on September 4, 2021. The elections were scheduled for September this year at the conclusion of the four year term, but were postponed because of health...

Council will advocate for environment safeguards

Council will advocate for environment safeguards

Narrabri Shire Council has made four comprehensive submissions over the past three years on the Narrabri Gas Project, the council said in a statement. “Council has and will continue to advocate for appropriate environmental protections should the Narrabri Gas Project...

Registration fees waived for NSW greyhound owners

Greyhound owners across the state will have their registration fees waived for another 12 months, following a decision by the NSW Government. Nationals Upper House MP, Sam Farraway said the fee waivers would help greyhound owners who have been impacted by the COVID-19...

Moree arrests follow ‘exhaustive investigation’

Moree arrests follow ‘exhaustive investigation’

A man and woman faced court on Friday, the latest in a string of people charged following an investigation into the supply of prohibited drugs in the North. “In November 2018, officers from the New England Police District’s Target Action Group (TAG) established Strike...

Business owners ‘confused by COVID rules’

Business owners ‘confused by COVID rules’

The State’s peak business organisation, Business NSW, says business owners across the State are confused and frustrated over a lack of clarity surrounding the possible return to normal operations. “Business owners see tens of thousands of people gather in close...

Further COVID-19 restrictions set to ease from July 1

Further COVID-19 restrictions set to ease from July 1

Restrictions imposed during COVID-19 will be further eased next month with strict social distancing rules, the NSW Government announced yesterday. From July 1, the new rules keeping the state COVID-Safe mean: The number of people allowed inside indoor venues will be...

Coulton’s Catch Up – Aussie made campaign

Coulton’s Catch Up – Aussie made campaign

A message from the Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton. We are all being reminded of the value of buying home-grown products, with a new ad campaign launching recently to promote ‘Australian Made’. When you buy Australian made you’re not just helping local businesses -...

From the Mayor’s desk

Welcome to winter. With very cool evening temperatures over the past week, it has certainly confirmed that we are in the coolest season of the year. With the recent announcement by Wesfarmers that Target Country will be closing down in Narrabri, I was astonished that...

Night out at the Narrabri Golf Club

Night out at the Narrabri Golf Club

Narrabri Golf Club bar, terrace area and restaurant were popular venues on Friday night as patrons enjoyed the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Under the recently relaxed regime, fifty patrons are able to be in the bar area inside at one time and 25 on the new outdoor...