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Lord’s Taverners chairman makes a flying visit to town
Lord’s Taverners Northern NSW chairman, Stan Gilchrist OAM was in Narrabri last week to meet some of the talented local youngsters who have been awarded grants by the sporting organisation in the last...
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Autumn hazard reduction burning off underway
The National Parks and Wildlife Service’ (NPWS) autumn hazard reduction program is continuing with further burns being undertaken in the Pilliga Nature Reserve and Goonoo State Conservation Area, from...
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Shire thanks hard working volunteers
Dedicated volunteers from across the Narrabri Shire have been recognised by the community this week as part of National Volunteer Week celebrations. Five hard working community members were nominated...
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Budget boost for the bush
A strong focus on regional Australia in this year’s Federal Budget will provide a secure and strong platform for small business, farmers and rural communities in the Parkes electorate according to the...
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CWA conference supports medical use of marijuana
Delegates from local branches of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) attended the State CWA Conference in Tamworth last week. The conference was themed ‘Refresh, Renew, Regenerate’. State president...
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Family, police hope for new information in Penny Hill case after TV program...
Mrs Jeanette Hill said today the family was anxiously awaiting any new information on the circumstances around the death of her daughter Penny Hill at Coolah in 1991. A television program on Sunday...
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Council discusses name change for the Narrabri shire
A decision by Narrabri Shire council to launch a ‘community conversation’ about a possible name change for Narrabri shire has stirred opinions. The move was initiated at a recent council meeting by Cr...
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Narrabri Show to expand future agricultural focus
A local produce and cooking demonstration at the Narrabri Show this year has been hailed as a great success by organisers and audience members. Walkey award winning journalist and author, Louise...
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Strong prices continue at Narrabri Saleyards
The Narrabri cattle market has made astonishing improvements since the same time last year and local producers are cashing in on the price surge. In most categories, cattle are selling for almost one...
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Narrabri’s 24-hour fitness centre opens
Narrabri’s Anytime Fitness officially opened its doors yesterday morning, marking the first day of operation for the business. The 24-hour gym has undergone a rigorous transformation to become a...
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Narrabri is hub for new $4m irrigation project
Cotton irrigators in the region are set to benefit from a $4 million research and development funding scheme which could increase their profits by up to $40,000 per year. The project, Smarter...
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Narrabri home to best beef in Australia
A steer bred by Narrabri beef producers, John and Liz Manchee, has won Champion Carcase at one of the most prestigious cattle industry events in the world. The award recognises the ‘best beef in...
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Family hopes TV program will bring closure in Penny Hill case
The Narrabri parents of murder victim Penny Hill are desperately hoping that a national television program on Penny's death to be aired on Sunday night will lead to evidence which will finally bring...
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Good yields make up for smaller crop
Cotton picking is in full swing across the district following delays caused by rain events throughout April. While the planted area in the region is much smaller this year, roughly one third of what...
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Council ‘no’ to Boggabri motel
A public gallery of nine objectors was present for a council vote on a Development Application (DA) for a new Boggabri motel at Tuesday’s meeting. Councillors voted six votes to three to refuse the...
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The Crossing Theatre finances improving
A significant improvement in the financial operations of The Crossing Theatre was reported to Tuesday’s Narrabri Shire council meeting. Council heard that the predicted deficit had been reduced by...
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Midwives graduate at Narrabri hospital
International Day of the Midwife was appropriately celebrated on Tuesday with a graduation ceremony for newly qualified Midwives at Narrabri Hospital. Rebecca Sharpe (Tamworth) Tahnee Reynolds...
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Friends and relatives the big tourism target
Every family in Narrabri can play their part in the fastest growing segment of the NSW regional tourism market. That segment is the VFR - the ‘Visiting Friends and Relatives’ market. “Now, 33 percent...
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High School students prepare for third annual Cambodia Trip
Dedicated Narrabri High School students and teachers have already begun fundraising and planning for the school’s annual aid trip to Cambodia this summer. The team of 13 students was selected through...
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Help is at hand from new rural financial counsellor
Fiona Mead recently joined the Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW Northern Region team, taking over from Julie Roy, who has relocated to the Tamworth office. An experienced Counsellor, Fiona...
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