The NSW government will provide financial assistance to remediate Narrabri’s town water supply after PFAS contamination was found in two of the three town water supply bores, says Member for Barwon Roy Butler. “Since the Narrabri Shire Council first raised this issue...
Around 8pm, on Tuesday, October 7, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an urgent inter-hospital transfer from Narrabri Hospital to John Hunter Hospital. A woman aged in her 30s, suffering a serious medical condition, was stabilised by hospital...
Boots were tappin’ and drinks were flowin’ right to the dance floor, at the Bellata, Edgeroi and Gurley Matron’s Ball on Saturday, September 13 which was held at the Bellata Memorial Hall. An impressive crowd of 240 keen attendees entered the Bellata Hall, dressed in...
The University of Sydney Narrabri Plant Breeding Institute has provided excellent insight into agriculture yet again, showcasing new research and sharing knowledge and innovations with growers and other members of the farming industry. The Sydney Institute of...
Tributes have been shared following the sudden death of local legend, pilot and farmer Sam Bailey, aged 58. The word ‘inspirational’ is often overused but in Sam’s case – it seems an absolute understatement. At the age of 19, Sam became a quadriplegic when he suffered...
Despite wet conditions and puddles around the course, more than 140 people travelled to the Mungindi Golf Club, “Royal Mungindi”, for the Mungindi Cotton Growers Association annual charity golf day. Through this year's event, held in August, more than $30,000 was...
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in partnership with Boonalla Joint Management Committee has removed nearly 300 feral animals from the Boonalla Aboriginal Area over winter, locking-in greater protection for the environment and Aboriginal sites. Over a period of...
More than 180 registered delegates from across Australia and the USA spent almost a week in Narrabri for the Australian Cotton Research Conference. Held at The Crossing Theatre, the biennial event ran across three days, bringing together a vast array of scientific...
Wee Waa High School farewelled its 2025 graduating class with a special formal assembly on Wednesday, September 24. Guests were treated to heartfelt speeches by co-year 12 advisors Ms Sarah Trevaskis and Miss Olivia Bray, and relieving principal Nichole Maloy, which...
Vasilios (Bill) Aroney, father of son Minas, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, aged 76 years. Bill was born at Narrabri District Hospital on January 25, 1949, to Minas Vasilios Aroney (dec) and Haricleia Louiza Aroney (dec). He was named Vasilios after his...
Summit Community Services held a lovely morning tea on Wednesday, September 17, that was all about conversation, connection and community care. Community members took a seat in the Summit open area at the back of the car park, basking in the sunshine while enjoying a...
The peak body for NSW councils has acknowledged the recent announcement of the rate pegs for the 2026-27 financial year. In NSW, any increases in council rates are capped by the state government via a “rate peg” imposed on each individual council. The NSW Independent...