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Narrabri crew to help restore fire damage

Narrabri crew to help restore fire damage

Narrabri personnel continue to support the recovery of communities in the fire ravaged south coast regions. A four man crew of powerline workers from Essential Energy’s Narrabri depot has gone to the NSW south coast to help rebuild the electricity infrastructure...

New policeman on the beat

New policeman on the beat

There’s a new police officer on the Narrabri beat – Constable Mark Mifsud. “It’s been good, I’ve been enjoying it,” said Constable Mifsud. “It’s definitely different to where I grew up in Sydney but at the same time I’m growing to love the place already.” Constable...

Community praised for good behaviour over holiday period

Community praised for good behaviour over holiday period

Narrabri Police Inspector Robert Dunn has praised the Narrabri community for its good behaviour over the summer holiday period. “New Year’s Eve was particularly pleasing and though the township was busy with people and revellers they were - for the most part -...

The parable of the lost wallet

The parable of the lost wallet

Last week, Reverend Terry Sadler lost his wallet. Like many people’s wallets it contained identification, drivers’ licence, money, credit card, a pension card and personal items. However, after searching high and low, Terry’s reaction was not one of annoyance or...

Helping out our furry – and spikey – friends in the drought

Helping out our furry – and spikey – friends in the drought

In one of the worst droughts in recorded history it is not only humans who are suffering. A small reminder of the way we can help our unique wildlife is sometimes needed. Bohena Creek stopped flowing some time ago leaving the fauna of Bohena Creek few options for...

When reality shows us the facts

While Prime Minister Scott Morrison may not have undergone a total ‘Pauline’ conversion in terms of some of his personal and ideological views his responses on Sunday’s major interview on ABC television generated widespread interest. Mr Morrison revealed that his...

Red Cross support for fire victims

Red Cross support for fire victims

Narrabri residents have the opportunity to give their support to south coast bushfire victims through the trusted conduit of Red Cross. “We will have a stall in Maitland Street and will be seeking donations of cash” said Narrabri branch president Max Pringle. “More...

Topical 16/01/2020

Oliver has emerged as the most popular name for baby boys in 2019, a clear favourite for the sixth year in a row. A list of top baby names compiled by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, reveals that Oliver (568 boys) is followed by Noah and William....

Topical 16/01/2020

References to temperatures in The Courier pages of the 1920s refer to degrees Fahrenheit - Celsius wasn’t the main descriptor in those days, or in fact until relative recent times, and many people today relate hot days to Fahrenheit - as they do with distance - miles...

Thumbs up 16/01/2020

Thumbs up to the incredible donations to the Relief Disaster Fund to aid the Bushfire appeal, how amazing is this country we call Australia. Not to be negative but will we be seeing some sort of disbursement report to see how our donations have helped people and...

Thumbs down 16/01/2020

Thumbs down to the thieves and looters who are breaking into peoples houses left empty because of the bushfires. It is almost beyond belief that people would be so callous and harmful to their fellow residents.