NSW Health is encouraging families in regional and rural areas of New South Wales to make sure they are taking advantage of the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). The CDBS, which started in 2014, is a national program that provides eligible children with a capped...
Police are reappealing for assistance from the public as inquires continue into the discovery of a body in a burnt-out vehicle in the state’s north west last month. Emergency services were called to the Kamilaroi Highway, Brewarrina, 100km east of Bourke, about 5.15am...
Following sustained advocacy from the NSW Irrigators’ Council, IPART has started a wholesale review of the WaterNSW rural water pricing and cost-sharing structure. Last week, IPART launched stakeholder consultation on WaterNSW rural valleys water pricing to take...
Three people have been charged with a total of 259 offences following two search warrants. In July 2025, officers attached to New England Police District established Strike Force Bullshark 2 to investigate and disrupt the alleged supply of prohibited drugs in the...
A field day and book launch has marked the 80th anniversary of the naming of the Gabo wheat variety. The University of Sydney and Gunnedah Shire Council co-hosted the festivities, held at the former university site near Gunnedah and later at the town hall. Among the...
The hot and windy weather this past week certainly posed a challenge for gardeners, but it didn’t dampen spirits at the Boggabri United Hospital Auxiliary Flower show. Gardeners brought their finest blooms, offering a colourful and diverse showcase of talent and...
Well-known and loved Narrabri local Elaine Jones recently celebrated her 103rd birthday, with a special high tea party surrounded by her family and friends, alongside Whiddon Robert Young staff, as reported in last week’s Courier. The Church Women’s Guild, Church Of...
ArtsNational Narrabri’s last arts talk for its 2025 season, ‘Koh-i-Noor, the most famous diamond in the world’ will be presented by international art historian Georgina Bexon and will take place in cinema one, The Crossing Theatre on Monday, November 3. The...
The Narrabri Public School fete was a buzz of excitement and enthusiasm as we opened our gates and welcomed the Narrabri community to enjoy everything we had on offer. The delicious food was a huge hit, with 3/4AW’s nachos selling out before 7:30. The longest lines of...
The local market is looking a little weaker after three weeks of sideways action. Suggestions of fewer rate cuts than expected both in Australia and in the US will test the markets strength. US markets were a bit up and down overnight. They got their rate cut then Fed...
Narrabri Golf Club hosted its annual Lions charity day on Sunday, which helped raise valuable funds for the Narrabri Lions Club. The event was an 18-hole four-person ambrose, which saw 68 players take part across 17 teams. The winners with a score of 53.625 were Mark...