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Topical 16/4/26

The mission’s crew members have described it as the “greatest dream on Earth”, as reported by the ABC and the US-based Associated Press. After landing in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of San Diego, the crew underwent medical evaluation. Commander Reid Wiseman,...

Thumbs up 16/4/26

A big thumbs up to the Rotary Club for organising a wonderful concert with the Clarence Valley Orchestra last Wednesday at The Crossing Theatre. It was a beautiful night with outstanding music and singing. The performance by the Clarence Valley orchestra and Mirusia...

Thumbs up 16/4/26

Thumbs up to the paramedics and firefighters for their quick support after my recent fall. What two amazing teams we have here in Narrabri! Also, thankful for the amazing care and attention received from Narrabri hospital staff.

Thumbs down 16/4/26

Thumbs down to the motorist hooning around the streets of Narrabri at all hours of the night and early morning. What the heck?!

Thumbs up 16/4/26

Thank you to the two gentlemen who came to my assistance at the Parkinson’s Awareness Day sausage sizzle. Very much appreciated.

Charlie’s Charts 16th April 2026

The local market was up strongly from the low these past couple of weeks and could be due a breather. The last four days have been hovering around the 9000 level with projected higher inflation and still no concrete Iranian war solution weighing on investor minds. The...

$70,000 upgrade to increase seating space at emergency department

Following on from The Courier’s update regarding entry arrangements at the Narrabri Hospital emergency department, due to upgrade works, NSW Health has published further information regarding the project. The $70,000 upgrade will increase seating capacity from six to...

Community Story Circle program set for launch

Narrabri Shire Libraries is set to launch Community Story Circle, a new intergenerational program designed to bring the community together through storytelling, shared history and cultural connection. To be held at Narrabri Library, the four-week program welcomes...

Bursaries awarded from Santos, CUC partnership

Ten students have shared in bursaries awarded as part of a partnership between Santos and the Country Universities Centre North West. In the second year of the bursary program, students who utilise the Narrabri centre were eligible to apply for assistance. This year’s...

Dazzling NarraBRIGHT declared a huge success

The Narrabri CBD was aglow with spectacular light displays as NarraBRIGHT marked a triumphant return in its sixth year. This year’s street festival again drew a massive crowd estimated in the thousands and featured an extended footprint, expanding from Maitland Street...

High five for Tom Ison during memorable meeting at Narrabri Showground

Tom Ison had a day to remember at the Narrabri Showground on Sunday as the Tamworth trainer/driver won five of the six races during Narrabri Harness Racing Club’s second and final meeting of the year, setting two track records, winning two finals and claiming the...

Arnies Army secures Narrabri Cup victory with a record-breaking run

Narrabri Harness Racing Club held its annual Narrabri Cup meeting on Sunday afternoon at the Narrabri Showground, where the Tom Ison-trained-and-driven Arnies Army was crowned the 2026 McDonalds Fashions Narrabri Cup champion following a record-breaking run. At the...