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New varieties to be released, latest in research at field day
Researchers at the IA Watson Grains Research Centre are looking forward to welcoming growers and people from across the farming community to the centre’s annual field day tomorrow, Wednesday....
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New local organisation will offer crisis support
The need for support for people who are struggling and entering crisis situations has never been greater. Economic hardship and the range of issues impacting on personal wellbeing are increasingly...
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Our top tipsters off to NRL Grand Final
The winners of The Courier 2014 NRL Tipping Competition will fly to Sydney for the Grand Final, each with accommodation for two at a five star Sydney hotel courtesy of The Courier. The winners, top...
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Thirty years of embroiderers’ talents on exhibition
Narrabri embroiderers’ craftmanshiop and creativity was on display at the group’s 30th birthday exhibition at The Crossing Theatre on Friday and Saturday. The 16 member Narrabri group is a member of...
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Exhibition of accomplished local artist Judy Nobilo’s work
"A Painting Journey Old and New" art exhibition will open tomorrow, September 12 at the Narrabri Craft Shop gallery. The exhibition features work by local artist Judy Nobilo, who will exhibit a...
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Fashion Under The Stars David’s finale
Fashions Under The Stars, a fund raiser for St Francis Xavier’s Parents and Friends to be staged by Narrabri’s David Pierce on Saturday night will be a spectacular event. It will also be David’s...
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Western centres could link in a hub and spoke
Narrabri has not had a regular Sydney air service since the end of May when Vincent Aviation collapsed, but Walgett Shire has been without an airline since December 2008. A delegation from Walgett...
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Goodies galore at traditional country fair
The traditional country fair is a memory for many communities, but not Narrabri. The annual Presbyterian flower Show to be held on Saturday at the St Stephen’s Hall, is a fair of the old style. “We...
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Thumbs up to the Blue Boars
THUMBS UP TO THE BLUE BOARS: Narrabri High School students and staff are right behind the Narrabri Blue Boars in their home ground Grand Final clash with Tamworth Pirates on Saturday. Back: Ethan...
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Crossroads named Narrabri’s ‘Best Business’
The Crossroads Hotel was declared the winner of the 2014 Narrabri Best Business title at Saturdays night’s awards presentation dinner at The Crossing Theatre. This is the second year the Crossroads...
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Suicide awareness in focus at community day
The release of hundreds of balloons on Saturday signalled the start of the second annual J and J Fun Day, a community event to raise awareness of suicide. The J and J Fun Day is an initiative...
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Further success for Barden Pump Services
Narrabri continues to punch well above its weight in many fields, in sport, research, agriculture and business achievements. Narrabri-based Barden Pump Services has again given Narrabri a state...
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'Bev' the police dog sniffs out drug users on Narrabri visit
The Narrabri Police called on one of the state’s best drug detection dogs for help patrolling several major events in town over the weekend. The four year old black Labrador, ‘Bev’, was busy on...
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Western wheat crops hit hard
The relentless dry weather is wreaking havoc on the wheat crops of the North West. Drought conditions, which have plagued much of Western NSW for almost two years now, are creeping further east and...
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School garden features our district agriculture
Narrabri Public School is again preparing to host the annual Garden, Flower and Craft Expo. and school gardens will again be in the competition. Among the innovative gardens is a plot which features...
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SCHOOL’S OUT! Now for the HSC
YEAR 12 FINAL ASSEMBLY: Narrabri High School Year 12 students gathered for the last time at a regular school assembly before heading off for holidays and preparing to sit their HSC exams on October...
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Last day on the catwalk for veteran agent Len Sevil
One of the best known identities in the north western stock industry, agent Len Sevil, has climbed the catwalk at Narrabri saleyards for the last time. Mr Sevil has called it quits from saleyard...
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Life Membership honours for two RSL Club stalwarts
Narrabri RSL Club has awarded Life Membership to two of its members in recognition of their long service and contributions to club and community life. Last night, Life Memberships were presented to...
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Burren Junction raises $50,000 for teacher
The Burren Junction Primary School Parents and Citizens Association has raised $50,000 to help pay for an extra teacher at the school following a significant rise in enrolments. Student numbers have...
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Fundraisers for leukaemia research
Sandra Bushby knows all too well the struggle rural people face when trying to receive medical treatment in major city centres. Having a family member who suffered leukaemia, a cancer of the blood,...
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