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Great afternoon with Julie Goodwin

Great afternoon with Julie Goodwin

Around 70 people attended Julie Goodwin’s ‘Your Time Starts Now’ tour, accompanied by former colleague and long-time friend Dave (Rabbit) Rabbetts as MC. Julie and Dave worked together on breakfast radio years ago. Julie shared about her time on the TV show MasterChef...

When banks were a one-stop shop: A life behind the counter

When banks were a one-stop shop: A life behind the counter

  I worked in the banking industry for more than 33 years, leaving the profession in 1996. Over that time, and especially since, the industry has changed beyond recognition. Today, it often feels as though a local bank branch is no longer capable of administering...

Life Matters: The Holy God

Life Matters: The Holy God

“I went down, down, down and the flames rose higher ... If you know that old song, you’ll sense what I felt watching smoke rise and a glowing horizon during the 2013 Warrumbungle fires near Coonabarabran. The inferno came within 900 metres of my home before turning...

PFAS results an improvement for Namoi Reservoir

PFAS results an improvement for Namoi Reservoir

Latest PFAS testing results for the Namoi Reservoir have showed an improvement since the most recent analysis was conducted in January. Detection of PFHxS has decreased to 3ng/l, below the guideline on 30ng/l, and PFOS is now 4ng/l, below the recommended 8ng/l. PFOA...

Hospital auxiliary issues plea for kiosk volunteers

Hospital auxiliary issues plea for kiosk volunteers

Narrabri Hospital Auxiliary has issued a dire plea for more volunteers to assist at its kiosk. The organisation has been thrilled to welcome new recruits in the past, however, its ageing volunteer base has meant it struggles to keep pace with members retiring....

Weeks of Speed Festival set to ignite Gunnedah this March

Weeks of Speed Festival set to ignite Gunnedah this March

From March 3-29, 2026, Gunnedah is set to come alive with the roar of engines, the shine of polished chrome, and the unmistakable spirit of country camaraderie as the Weeks of Speed Festival returns for another action–packed celebration. Each year, this much–loved...

Award-winning Ben Lee to perform in Gunnedah

Award-winning Ben Lee to perform in Gunnedah

Australian singer-songwriter Ben Lee will bring his 2026 regional tour to Gunnedah for the very first time, performing live at The Civic in what promises to be a memorable night of music. Best known for early 2000s hits including Catch My Disease and We’re All In This...

Yasloc optimistic  for a great 2026

Yasloc optimistic for a great 2026

The Say family of “Yasloc” Poll Dorsets and White Suffolks has built a strong reputation for breeding highly productive and profitable rams. Their focus is on producing easy doing, low birthweight rams with high growth and muscle, which are well suited to various...

Business NSW backs plans to  overhaul Emergency Services Levy

Business NSW backs plans to overhaul Emergency Services Levy

The state’s peak business body has welcomed a long overdue move to overhaul the Emergency Services Levy (ESL). Business NSW chief executive officer Daniel Hunter said the decision to refer ESL reform to a NSW parliamentary inquiry marks a turning point in the push to...

Seven people charged in Moree surge operation

Seven people charged in Moree surge operation

Seven people have been charged following a three-day high-visibility surge operation focused on preventing and disrupting crime. In conjunction with the high-visibility surge operation, police attached to Soteria and Youth Command conducted bail compliance and home...

Practical changes  needed on firearms laws: NSW Farmers

Practical changes needed on firearms laws: NSW Farmers

NSW Farmers has presented the state government with a range of improvements that need to be made to firearms regulations. The sudden, sweeping changes to firearms laws made without consultation created adverse and unintended consequences, NSW Farmers president Xavier...

Moree drone trial officially takes flight

Moree drone trial officially takes flight

NSW Police has officially launched its nation first drone trial, PolAir-Remote, which aims to boost police resources in Moree. Police officials, including Commissioner Mal Lanyon APM, were joined by NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley and Moree Plains Shire Council...

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