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Kate McGrath returned as deputy mayor for Gunnedah Shire Council

Kate McGrath returned as deputy mayor for Gunnedah Shire Council

Cr Kate McGrath will continue to hold her position as Gunnedah Shire Council's deputy mayor for another year. Councillors voted at last week's ordinary meeting for their preferred deputy, with the majority going to Cr McGrath. Council needed to fill the position by...

Topical 23/10/25

A modern-day jewel heist has taken place at the Louvre, Paris, with pieces of the French crown jewels stolen in broad daylight. Thieves disguised as construction workers and stole items including the tiara, necklace, and an earring of Maria Amalia of Naples and...

Topical 23/10/25

People are again being urged to be aware of scams. In one instance, scammers managed to steal more than $10,000 using a fraudulent PayPal link. In another, again looking like a legitimate PayPal notification for a national retailer, someone was scammed. Common PayPal...

Thumbs down 23/10/25

Thumbs down - why is the speed limit for cars in Maitland Street 40km/h, but you can do more than that on the footpath on bikes? Need speed limit signs on the footpaths as well it seems. Slow down!

Thumbs up 23/10/25

Thumbs up to the incredible flower show. I was impressed with the great variety of entries as well as the friendly organisers. Well done to everyone involved.

Thumbs down 23/10/25

Thumbs down to those who don’t clean up dog poo on the shared pathway. Take a bag with you and clean up your dog’s mess!

Critical upgrades for town water bore

Critical upgrades for town water bore

Critical upgrades have been underway this week at Narrabri Shire Council’s Elizabeth Street bore to secure and strengthen the town’s water supply. The essential works have been a necessary step following the introduction of water restrictions in response to the...

Triple-R Water Security Alliance calls for proper consultation

Triple-R Water Security Alliance calls for proper consultation

Narrabri is one of seven councils that have joined forces to call on the NSW government to “consult properly” before making changes to dam operations or river management. The Triple-R Water Security Alliance is made up of seven councils; Liverpool Plains, Gunnedah,...

Caitlin Evans selected for Country to Canberra program

Caitlin Evans selected for Country to Canberra program

Year 11 Narrabri High School student Caitlin Evans has been selected for the opportunity of a lifetime, the Country to Canberra program. The prestigious annual competition awards winners with a ‘Power Trip’ to Canberra where participants meet inspiring politicians and...

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