MORE than 950 years of combined service by RFS volunteers has been recognised with the awarding of National and Long Service Medals, including five members reaching milestones of 50 years or more and the posthumous honouring of Reg Richards for 73 years of service....
AFTER years of campaigning by councils across NSW, the state government has announced it will take ownership of the Rural Fire Service's red fleet of more than 6,000 firefighting vehicles currently carried on local government balance sheets. Country mayors, regional...
A new nbn fixed wireless tower is now live in the Narrabri region and it's expected to deliver faster and more reliable broadband to 700 homes and businesses. Last Thursday, nbn representatives and local leaders came together at Egans Lane to celebrate what's been...
FAMILIES enjoyed a night of Hawaiian fun as NDCAS held a disco at The Crossing Theatre on Friday evening. The family fun night was funded by CDAT (Community Drug action team), which aims to provide early intervention and prevention activities to reduce drug and...
AFTER nearly six decades in pathology, local legend and community advocate Ian Schweitzer is retiring from his role as collector at NSW Health Pathology's Narrabri laboratory. Schweitzer's colleagues said he leaves a lasting legacy and they shared a message about his...
THE Namoi Valley's own Natalie Aquilina has been named one of three finalists for the prestigious Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) Chris Lehmann Young Cotton Achiever of the Year Award. Aquilina, a technical agronomist with Cotton Seed Distributors,...
BOWLS Steve Daskey is Narrabri Bowling Club's over-60s champion for 2025–2026. He defeated Tony Redman in a game played over 25 ends. The lead changed hands on several ends with Daskey leading 13-11 on the ninth end and Redman leading 17-16 on the 15th end. The score...
THE state’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has encouraged North West communities to be on the lookout for new parthenium weed germinations following recent rainfall. State priority weeds coordinator Bill Davidson said it will be...
SID Harvey has capped off a spectacular season with the NSW Waratahs to take out the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific Rookie of the Year award. Harvey, a former junior Blue Boar, experienced his breakout season in professional rugby this year. He made his debut in round...
THE coalition has unveiled its $300m biosecurity investment, including further measures to address feral pig numbers, if it is successful at next year's state election. Agriculture is a leading contributor to the NSW economy, worth $25.5bn per year. The North West...
NARRABRI and District Chamber of Commerce's annual gala business awards dinner will return, this year to be held in October. Chamber president Russell Stewart provided an update to members at the monthly meeting. The dinner, which is typically a sold-out event, will...
DYLAN SMITH A lifelong dedication to the Narrabri Rugby League has seen Michael Knox awarded life membership of the Blues. What started as playing under-18s football has turned into decades of involvement with the club in various roles. Knox's was one of three life...