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Thumbs down 25/2/20

Thumbs Down to our mobile service provider. Our landline has been out of action since January 16. Can’t do without it because the mobile service is too dodgy!

Thumbs down for the decision to not provide Learn To Swim lessons this term at either Narrabri or Wee Waa swimming pools. Learn to Swim lessons should be on every term for the duration of the term - 10 weeks.

Cartoon 25/02/20

Cars and coffee – an inviting combo

Motorists travelling the Newell Highway are finding an unusual, but for many, irresistible invitation to stop. Namoi Valley Antique Vehicle Car Club members park a range of their classic vehicles in The Crossing Theatre car park on a Sunday morning every three months,...

Corporal Luna races to Billy Grima Memorial victory for Jarred Hetherington

Corporal Luna has been a success story since he joined the Jarred Hetherington stable late last year, and on Sunday the eight-year-old gelding raced to his most significant win for the Narrabri trainer yet. Corporal Luna was one of four Hetherington-trained pacers in...

Rep seasons start for four Blues boys

It might still be February but for four Narrabri Blues juniors the 2020 rugby league season is well and truly under way. Blues under-18s duo Jeffrey Harvey and Kalab Mcmillan were both selected into the Greater Northern Tigers’ under-18s team to compete in the 2020...

State Fours sectional playoff match contested at the Narrabri Sporties

Two Narrabri teams went head-to-head in a State Fours men’s bowls sectional playoff game at the Narrabri Sporties on Sunday. The team of Sam Pryor, Cameron Yates, Paul Crutcher and Preston Clark was victorious in that match by a 22-20 scoreline, narrowly edging out...

Eagles and Suns set to link up for 2020 AFLNW season

The Narrabri Eagles and Moree Suns Australian rules football sides will more than likely join forces in 2020 to compete as one team in the coming AFLNW campaign. The two sides have both been impacted with a lack of numbers ahead of the approaching season, so forming a...

Blooming signs of life – have you seen the white flowers?

The Courier was curious about the beautiful white flowers that have been blooming in paddocks across the region after the recent rainfall. Director of northern region agriculture at The University of Sydney’s Narrabri Campus Guy Roth said the flowers are darling...

Cobargo kids say ‘thank you’ to Narrabri toymaker

“If you could pass this on to whoever is responsible - thank you from these Cobargo kids.” That was the heartfelt message The Courier received from Cobargo resident Kristy Pearcey. Attached to her message was a photo of two Cobargo kids, Luther Pearcey and Isla...

Topical 20/2/20

Do you remember? Were you there? The Courier is seeking Narrabri residents who were present when the Narrabri Soldiers Memorial was unveiled on September 15, 1930 - 90 years ago. At this ceremony the town clock was started and the Roll of Honour unveiled. Phone 6792...

Topical 20/2/20

A reminder that there may be a few disruptions with The Courier delivery runs on February 27, as the annual Narrabri High School swimming carnival will be held and some of our paper boys and girls are taking part. The Courier has 13 paper delivery girls and boys who...