Each country has their special day That they love to celebrate, What they’ve achieved throughout the year But some others love to hate. Though things have not been all that good As the year drew to an end, We’re not the country we once were That’s the message we now...
Statement from Jamie Chaffey, Member for Parkes, dated January 22: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge today’s National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack that occurred on 14 December. This week, I stood alongside Members of...
Over the past few weeks, I know water restrictions have been difficult for many people in the Narrabri township, particularly during periods of extreme heat. I want to begin by acknowledging that this has not been easy. Access to water is something we all rely on...
Wee Waa’s Senior Young Woman Competition representative Amelia Kiem and Narrabri’s Junior Young Woman ambassador Beth Faris recently travelled to Dubbo for a development workshop. “It was a two-day workshop that involved sessions run by last year’s Sydney Royal Young...
Michelle Wheeler and Caitlin Evans are the toast of Narrabri Shire after receiving top honours at the Australia Day celebration at The Crossing Theatre on Monday morning. Michelle, the shire’s Citizen of the Year, has dedicated considerable time to community and...
Nine students have been celebrated as the Country Education Foundation of the Namoi announced the recipients of education grants at a presentation event held at The Exchange last week. Students, their families, sponsoring businesses and organisations were joined by...
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an urgent inter-hospital transfer from Narrabri Hospital to John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, at 11am, on Tuesday, January 20. A man aged in his 50s, suffering multiple injuries from an earlier motor vehicle...
Due to the very hot conditions numbers were back by 1600 for a yarding of 2550 at Tuesday’s sale in Gunnedah. It was a pretty good quality yarding with large numbers of well finished cows. There were odd pens of young cattle to suit the feeder buyers though there were...
Local business identity Michael Broekman is the toast of Gunnedah Shire after being awarded the Evelyn Wise Award for Citizen of the Year. Mr Broekman received the shire’s top honour at Monday’s Australia Day celebration held in Anzac Park. Mr Broekman was...
If you were to try and sit down to count how many organisations, community groups, and committees Colleen Fuller has been on over the years, you might just lose track. Mrs Fuller has been a staunch advocate within the community, with 40 years of volunteering under her...
Outstanding dedication to the region, through local organisations and events has seen Robert Lewis, of Quirindi, awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Mr Lewis was featured in this year's Australia Day honours list for his service to the community of the...
Level four water restrictions will remain in place for Narrabri township, however, a temporary town-wide sprinkler exemption will be introduced to help balance community needs with water supply sustainability. From 7pm on Thursday, all properties connected to the...