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Kelly makes list of top 100 women in agriculture
A Maules Creek woman who founded and is now CEO of the national Friendly Faces Helping Hands Foundation has been named one of the top 100 Women in Agribusiness for 2014. Kelly Foran, who was inspired...
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Landowners declare properties gas free
Around 115,000 hectares of land surrounding Narrabri has been declared “Gasfield free” by landholders. Millie Road, between Bellata and Millie, Bald Hill Road, the Newell Highway to Spring Plains...
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Relief finally in sight after a tough period
Although the drought is far from over, there are some positive signs emerging for some farmers across the region. Narrabri’s cattle sales were held for the first time yesterday since heavy rain fell...
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Narrabri High School students say ciao
A group of Narrabri High School students have landed in Europe for a two week adventure which will help them better understand history subjects. Thirty Year 11 and 12 students who are undertaking...
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Easter Fun at St Xavier’s
There was fun to be had at St Francis Xavier’s Primary School last week as families joined students for Easter celebrations. The Kindergarten classroom was bustling with energy on Wednesday as...
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Opportunities are bringing locals home
The exodus to the cities of Narrabri Shire’s young school leavers was once famously labelled ‘Narrabri’s most valuable export.’ The departure of so many young people each year, and the vital need to...
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Residents seek funding for bridge replacement
Residents who use the rapidly ageing Horse Arm Creek Bridge in Narrabri say money is desperately needed to help replace the structure. The calls come amid recent talks at Narrabri Shire Council...
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Travelling the iconic Gibb River Road for a good cause
Narrabri’s Jack Warnock is among hundreds of people from across the country set to compete in a 700 kilometre relay mountain bike event which aims to raise community awareness and money for the Royal...
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Narrabri singers scoop the pool at Moree talent quest
Narrabri singers have dominated the grand final of the Moree Superstar, claiming first prize in the junior and senior categories. Fifteen-year-old Isabelle Madden dazzled the judges with her solo...
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Narrabri observance draws large crowd
Large attendances at Friday’s Anzac commemorations across Narrabri Shire again emphasised the community’s recognition of the day as one of national significance. A large contingent of people took part...
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Parked car mounts CBD footpath
A car parked outside the Crazy Clark’s store in Maitland Street, Narrabri, was yesterday pushed on to the footpath by another car. Police said an elderly female driver collided with two parked cars...
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Court packed as protesters ordered to front
In what may have been Narrabri Local Court’s busiest day in history, over 100 cases against protesters were heard on Tuesday. Charges included trespass and hindering the working of mining equipment,...
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Eagles keen to kick-off season
The Narrabri Eagles will kick-off their new venture in the Tamworth AFL competition this Saturday when they host New England Nomads at Leitch Oval. Expectations are high for the club’s first game of...
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Increase in number of tourists visiting shire
Narrabri Shire’s tourism industry is a vibrant one with a growing number of visitors each year enjoying district attractions and bringing money into the shire. Visitor numbers tabled at last meeting...
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Cold snap brings early snow falls to Kaputar
Narrabri shivered through an unusually cold May weekend which brought snow to the top of Mount Kaputar. While most chose to stay inside rugged up next to the fireplace, many opted to drive to the top...
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A helping hand for foundation
Friendly Faces Helping Hands Foundation CEO Kelly Foran has a new set of wheels to help her raise awareness her organisation. Santos has donated a second-hand, 2004 Toyota Landcruiser to help Kelly...
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Tool library ready to aid disaster response
Communities across a wide area of NSW will be better equipped to recover from natural disasters thanks to a collaborative project involving the Lions, Santos, GrainCorp and many local businesses....
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Blues hopeful of bouncing back against Bulldogs
Narrabri Blues will be hoping for a change of fortune this weekend, when they take on Gunnedah Bulldogs in their Group 4 Mother’s Day fixture this Sunday at Collins Park. The club has been licking its...
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Eagles’ wings clipped in opening test
Aussie rules returned to town last weekend, with the Narrabri Eagles hosting the competition’s defending champions the New England Nomads at Leitch Oval. Despite the bitterly cold conditions, there...
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