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PFAS results well below national guidelines

PFAS results well below national guidelines

The latest testing of Narrabri’s town water supply shows PFAS levels are well below current guidelines. Narrabri Shire Council published results from the Namoi reservoir last week. PFOA and PFBS chemicals were not detected. PFOS was at 3ng/l, below the guideline of...

Rushed firearms laws punish the regions: MPs

Rushed firearms laws punish the regions: MPs

New firearms laws pushed forward by the NSW government in response to the terrorism attack at Bondi Beach last month have been described as “rushed” and “penalising regional people”. State and federal politicians have condemned the move to further tighten gun laws...

One hard truth: 355 lives lost. One simple message: slow down

One hard truth: 355 lives lost. One simple message: slow down

NSW ended 2025 with 355 people losing their lives on our roads. It is a number that should give all of us pause. And that’s because behind this number sits a devastating truth: someone in our state is dying on our roads almost every single day. This is not an abstract...

Rescue helicopter deployed to horse riding accident

Rescue helicopter deployed to horse riding accident

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a property southeast of Boggabri at 10am on Friday, December 26. A woman aged in her 30s sustained serious multiple injuries after falling from a horse. The patient was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics...

Blues hit the ground running at Collins Park as comeback nears

Blues hit the ground running at Collins Park as comeback nears

Narrabri Rugby League Football Club’s 2026 pre-season got underway this week, and the Blues’ first grade coach Hayden Bell was thrilled with the numbers and the effort across the first two sessions. The club did not field any teams in Group 4 Rugby League’s 2025...

Hinton Drive crowned as Santa Street winner

Hinton Drive crowned as Santa Street winner

Hinton Drive has once again claimed the coveted title of Santa Street in Gunnedah Shire Council's annual Christmas lights competition.The shire was lit with festive spirit and creativity as three streets vied for the Santa Street Award, and 15 eye-catching home...

Thumbs 29/12/25

Thumbs up for the gift of fruit from a local supermarket, which was delivered with my Meals On Wheels lunch a few days before Christmas. It was greatly appreciated.

Thumbs down 29/12/25

I was disappointed to see a Narrabri business that had a sign stating Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. We are Australia, not America.

Man charged following house fire in Moree

Man charged following house fire in Moree

A man will face court today, charged with arson and other offences following a house fire in Moree. About 6.50am on Monday, December 22, emergency services were called to a home on Sullivan Place following reports of a house fire. Officers attached to New England...

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