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Time running out to comment on future of Narrabri Gas Project
Time is running out for individuals to comment on the next stage of Santos’ CSG project in the Pilliga Forest. Santos has submitted a referral to the Department of Environment proposing to develop...
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Drought support meeting planned for the Pilliga
Local farmers will meet with drought assistance providers and a senior politician next week in the Pilliga to discuss drought assistance measures and issues associated with the worsening dry...
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Drug support sessions to be held in Narrabri
The Narrabri Community Drug Action Team has invited a nationally recognised drug support provider to hold information sessions in Narrabri next week. Mr Tony Trimmingham is the CEO of Family Drug...
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Papal honour for years of service
Wee Waa’s Mrs Anne Ciesiolka attended an evening service last Saturday, November 8, as she always does at St Andrew’s Parish Church, Wee Waa. Last Saturday however was special for Mrs Ciesiolka as she...
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Council to explore new air service provider options
Narrabri Shire Council will meet executives from JETGO this month to discuss the operator’s provision of a Narrabri to Sydney jet service. In response to interest from other companies, the council...
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DPI scientist forecasts drier 50 years ahead
North west producers heard the latest research in soil, pasture and climate variability at a forum in Narrabri last week. About 40 people attended the day which was funded by Meat and Livestock...
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2014 Narrabri Christmas Carnival bigger than ever
The Narrabri Christmas Carnival this year will reach across the three central business blocks and be bigger and better than ever. The carnival and late night shopping will be held on Thursday,...
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Bush bursary attracting doctors to Narrabri
Narrabri Hospital and other medical facilities and practitioners in the shire are hosting visiting medical student Nicola Peat for the next two weeks. Nicola is here as a participant in the NSW Rural...
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Anti CSG protesters rally in Narrabri
Over 300 people from Narrabri and surrounding districts rallied on the banks of the Narrabri Creek on Sunday to protest against the development of a CSG industry in the area. A variety of different...
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Gas Plan will see benefits shared, licences reduced
Member for Barwon Kevin Humphries has applauded the release of the NSW Gas Plan, which he says will ensure landholders share in the benefits of any coal seam gas development. Releasing the Plan,...
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Federation Farm's waste management milestone
Federation Farm manager Gary Coulton has started using biosolids, or ‘sludge’, from the Narrabri sewerage treatment plant as fertiliser. The farm has successfully provided an outlet for treated...
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An afternoon of music from young students
A concert of music teacher Aaron Johnson’s students, titled ‘A Summers’ Tale’, entertained parents, family and friends of the 48 music students at Narrabri Bowling Club auditorium on Sunday afternoon....
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Pets at risk as mercury climbs
Animal health professionals are warning pet owners to take extra care of their animals this summer, with record high temperatures posing serious dangers. A number of incidents have already been...
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Demand growing for rural financial counsellors in Northern NSW
The annual report for the Northern Region NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service has indicated demand for the service increased significantly during their 2013-14 year of operations. The drought and...
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Narrabri's newest Australian citizens
Three shire residents officially became Australian citizens during Narrabri Shire council’s meeting on Tuesday. The mayor Cr Conrad Bolton performed a naturalisation ceremony and welcomed the newest...
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New bore finally on line to boost town water supply
Narrabri’s beleaguered town water supply has been given a major boost with the official switching on of the new Elizabeth Street bore yesterday. The commissioning of the new bore has been a long...
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Narrabri winner’s Region success
After winning the Narrabri P and A Society Field Wheat Competition, first time wheat growers Gerald, Troy and Sally Clarke of Clarke Ag continued their success by taking out second place in the...
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Time running out for drought struck farmers
A drought meeting held by the Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, at Pilliga last week has done little to ease the minds of farmers who are watching livestock and crops disappear with the...
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Narrabri says ‘No’ to violence against women
Today is national White Ribbon Day, a special focus day in the ongoing campaign to end violence against women. White Ribbon Day is a national event. In Narrabri, workers at the Narrabri Family Crisis...
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New Bowling Club team leads into a new year
A new committee has been recently elected to take the Narrabri Bowling club into a new year. The committee, led by re-elected president Allan Gray and vice president Chris McColley, will be looking to...
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