It was a big day in the pool for Burren Junction Public School at the recent State Swimming competition, where they won gold in the Peter Dobson Small Schools Relay by a country mile. Super‑fast, super fish Angus Harris, John McMahon, Aggie Burke and Tabitha Shearer...
This Mother’s Day will be extra special for some Whiddon residents and their families, thanks to a generous local collaboration capturing and gifting precious memories. Photographer John Burgess and printing and framing specialist Tracey Rex, from Your Photos Framed,...
The spirit of rural generosity was on full display at this year’s Gravesend Long Lunch, with a record-breaking $48,400 raised to support students, staff and learning opportunities in the North West Slopes village. The ‘Gravo’ community once again rallied behind its...
Guests were all shook up as they slipped on their blue suede shoes and donned their best Elvis-era outfits to celebrate Jono Phelps’ 70th birthday at House on Rose recently. With a little less conversation and a lot more rock ’n’ roll, the Elvis-themed bash was not...
The 2026 Narrabri Show has been declared a success after being held in sunny conditions across the weekend. Show society president Wendy McNair said they were “over the moon” with the results. “It was just marvellous to see so many volunteers, helpers and exhibitors...
It is a very sad day for our community. After 113 years, The Courier is publishing its final edition. For generations of families across Narrabri Shire and beyond, this newspaper has been part of the weekly rhythm of life. It has sat on kitchen tables, in lunch rooms,...
Narrabri Shire Council has expressed its disappointment following the federal government’s decision to withdraw funding for the remaining northern sections of the Inland Rail project beyond Parkes, and including Narrabri. In announcing the changes to the proposed...
A watering times exemption is now in place until August 31, 2026, enabling Narrabri township residents to water their gardens from 4pm to 9am (instead of 7pm to 7am). While Level 3 Water Restrictions remain in place, the exemption recognises the end of daylight saving...
More than 3300 homes and businesses in Narrabri are now eligible to upgrade to full fibre via nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP). Upgrading to full fibre can enable access to a faster, more reliable nbn broadband service, delivering a range of benefits, including...
After a strong rebound from the March lows the local index is slowly giving back some ground. The longer-term chart of the All Ordinaries index shows periods of big increases and the current slow and steady move up. At different times in the past the local index has...
Narrabri Rugby Club completed a memorable Dangar Park blue rinse in style on Saturday when the club’s first grade side took down Gunnedah Red Devils in round three of the 2026 Central North Rugby Union campaign. After the club’s women’s 10s and reserve grade teams had...
Narrabri Shire will mark the end of an era in May with the closure of The Courier after 113 years of continuous publication. The Wee Waa News which this year marks its 35th year of publishing will also cease publishing. The final editions will be published on May 7,...