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Fitness and fun in focus at the Aquatic Centre
Young and old are taking to the water for fun and fitness at Narrabri Aquatic Centre. “We are promoting healthy lifestyles for body and soul and many are jumping in to join us” said Aquatic Centre...
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Our volunteers recognised
Volunteers from across the Narrabri Shire came together on Friday to share morning tea and be thanked for their dedication to numerous community organisations. The event, held at the Narrabri Shire...
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Inland Rail promise finally to be fulfilled
Construction of the long-awaited Inland Rail is scheduled to start next year following a $300 million allocation from the federal government. The project has been discussed for many years as a way of...
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Narrabri CWA branch sells its home
Narrabri CWA celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, but it will do so without a home. The branch sold its headquarters for $255,000 in an auction led by Landmark Harcourts on Friday, May 30. The...
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Single lane Tarriaro bridge a growing safety worry
A regular traveller on the Old Gunnedah road has called for a campaign to upgrade the single lane Tarriaro bridge as traffic volumes grow. His call to The Courier last week came after a ‘near miss’ as...
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Seats installation will complete $400,000 Collins Park projects
An ambitious proposal to have oval lights installed at Collins Park six years ago has culminated with a total investment of more than $400,000 in facilities for the iconic venue. The formation of the...
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Students complete innovative work experience project
An initiative to introduce Narrabri High students to possible career pathways at the Australian Cotton Research Institute was successfully completed recently. Narrabri Chamber of Commerce supported...
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Saleyards are a vital $25 million industry
Narrabri Saleyards are a vital part of the economic fabric of Narrabri and district and the community must protect its asset, the Chamber of Commerce was told at Tuesday night’s meeting. Narrabri...
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Executive Residence In Dress Circle Position - 19 Hillam Avenue, Narrabri
• Situated In a quiet, family orientated cul-de-sac this two storey sandstone home will have you captivated from the start. • Stencilled driveway with single remote lock-up garage and keyless entry. •...
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Winning family goes home in a new car
The Parker family of Narrabri drove home in a brand new car last week, their fantasic prize in a Northern Inland Credit Union promotion. Trinity, Deanna and their family of four children were ecstatic...
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Trucks have nowhere else to go, says West resident
Trucks lining up to unload at Cargill’s Narrabri West plant have drawn complaints from residents and the issue has several times been on the agenda in Narrabri Shire Council meetings. Deputy mayor Cr...
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Kristy is State of Origin double pass winner!
Excited Kristy Lang, is headed for the second State of Origin clash. Kristy has won the double pass to Wednesday’s State of Origin clash. The Courier State of Origin competition drew many entries and...
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Lucky escape for plane occupants in forced landing in the wilds of Pilliga
An emergency ‘mayday’ call from the pilot of a light aircraft 40 kilometres from Narrabri on Thursday afternoon triggered a Westpac Rescue Service helicopter response, involvement from fixed wing...
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Long-serving firefighters thanked
Eight Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers were recognised for long service to the organisation during a medal presentation at the Narrabri Fire Control Centre on Tuesday, June 10. RFS Commissioner...
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Planning committee hears submissions on CSG expansion
More than 40 speakers, individuals and representatives of environment and community groups, presented submissions to a hearing of the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) at Narrabri Bowling Club...
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Dr Andrew Paas to retire after 41 years’ practice
After more than 40 years practice in Narrabri Dr Andrew Paas will retire at the end of June. His retirement will end an era for many families in the community. Dr Paas, 74, has been the family doctor...
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New recruits welcomed to ranks of Narrabri VRA
While many in the community were enjoying a sleep in or watching the Socceroos World Cup game on a cool and wet morning last Saturday, Narrabri Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) members, including...
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Keith Urban concert countdown
The Keith Urban show is coming to town, with concert goers counting down the hours until the big night. Collins Park will be filled with almost 6000 fans - the biggest one day event in the history of...
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New lease of life for prime site
The former Country Kitchen site on the Newell highway at Narrabri West may soon be back in business in a new role. The site has been vacant for several years, a prime location at the entrance to...
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Volunteers are greening up Narrabri West
Most of the hundreds of trees planted by volunteers along Railway Street Narrabri West last year are thriving. However the dry period took its toll on quite a few which didn’t survive the summer. On...
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