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Renewable energy the ‘vision splendid’ for our sunlit plains

‘And the bush hath friends to meet him, and their kindly voices greet him, In the murmur of the breezes and the river on its bars, And he sees the vision splendid of the sunlit plains extended, And at night the wondrous glory of the everlasting stars.’ A. B “Banjo”...

Have the Greens been helping?

I noticed Bono (U2 frontman) was out supporting the firies yesterday 19/11 during this time of “unforgettable fire”. Can anyone let me know if any of the Greens leadership have been out giving a hand?... because I still haven’t found what I’m looking for in that...

What happened to Balonne Street tree?

I would like to know. The tree that was on the corner of Lloyd and Balonne Street was a seemingly healthy tree. It has been cut off at ground level. My question is, why was a seemingly healthy tree cut down? Brian Irvine, Narrabri A council spokesperson responds:...

A life devoted to family and farming

‘A life devoted to family and farming’ described the life of Clive Norrie, 90, who passed away in Narrabri Hospital last night, November 20. The late Mr Norrie was a respected member of the Narrabri district community and always one of its greatest advocates with a...

Passing of former Narrabri resident

Many friends in the Narrabri district have been saddened to learn of the passing of former resident Peter Compton. Mr Compton passed away peacefully in Robina Hospital, Gold Coast on Friday, November 15, 2019 aged 72 years. Peter had a long association with Narrabri...

Sun up to Sun down

Written during the devastating 2004 bushfires by Jacqui Warnock I saw the sun come up today, its first bright red and piercing ray; an orange ball in a sea of grey, fiery light from far away. Summertime is here again and there seems little chance of rain: tinder bush...

Topical 21/11/19

Phone scam! A 29 year old woman has been charged with fraud offences allegedly committed while working for a not for profit welfare organisation in Nowra. Police allege she bought 163 mobile phones and allegedly on-sold them. As a result the organisation paid a...

Topical 21/11/19

“How little I know about our region,” a Topical reader says. “For instance, did you know Tamworth is an alpine region? The Tamworth airport website tells us it is 4,071 metres above sea level.”

Thumbs up 21/11/19

Thumbs up to the business in Caroline Way providing a sausage sizzle each Friday at lunchtime until Christmas. Call in for a chat and take a bit of time out from the worries of the drought for a while.

Thumbs down 21/11/19

When almost every town in the north west and northern NSW is on water restrictions - why isn’t Narrabri? It’s not a magic pudding and should be managed properly by the Council. (Editor’s note: There are shire council water conservation measures in place).

Thumbs up 21/11/19

It has been said before but Thumbs Up to the Council for the Maitland Street trees. As they grow more leafy it is clear what a great benefit they are going to be.

Thumbs up 21/11/19

Thumbs up to the massage business in town. They know what they are doing and sorted out my problems.