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Narrabri Rotarians collect tonnes of batteries for recycling
This year’s Battery Drive by the Rotary Club of Narrabri has been a huge success with over 16 pallets of used batteries donated by hundreds of residents and businesses across the region. Each pallet...
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Candidates line up for state elections
Four candidates have so far stepped up to contest the new ‘super seat’ of Barwon for the March 28 state elections. Sitting Member, the Nationals’ Kevin Humphries, is a Minister in the State...
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Walgett man wanted on outstanding warrants
Police from the Castlereagh Local Area Command have released images of a man wanted regarding outstanding warrants. Dwayne Matthew Doolan aged 24 years is wanted on four outstanding warrants issued by...
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Passing of a cotton pioneer
The community was saddened to learn of the passing last week of one of the north west’s most respected influential and innovative citizens, Mr Paul Kahl, MBE, OAM. Mr Kahl, 96, passed away in the...
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Recognition for leading role in cotton industry
Narrabri’s Mr Ralph Schulze, AM, has been receiving congratulations from across Australia and the world following the announcement of his award of Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the...
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Citizens honoured on Australia Day
With the hot sun beaming down and plenty of cold beverages on hand, people from across the shire gathered yesterday for their quintessential Australia Day ceremonies. The official ceremony at the...
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Chamber renews call for a new council industrial park
Narrabri Chamber of Commerce will urge Narrabri Shire council to initiate development of Narrabri land for commercial and industrial businesses. “At present we have only one block of commercial land...
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Lake enthusiasts hope to explore development
A group of Narrabri people is keen to explore the possibilities for more improvement works at Yarrie Lake to further enhance one of the district’s biggest recreational and tourist assets. Narrabri...
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Cash for containers plan to reduce litter
A windfall may be ahead for community groups like Scouts and charities which are prepared to collect bottles and cans for recycling. The NSW government is considering a scheme which will see a rebate...
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AM recognises service to cotton and community
Mr Ralph Schulze AM has been fielding congratulatory phone calls and messages from the district, the region, Australia and overseas following the announcement of his Australia Day Order of Australia...
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Bee keepers back from the brink
After half of their bees were wiped out by chemical spray at the beginning of last year, Boggabri bee keepers Marlene Nelson and her son John have managed to save their 40 year old business. They have...
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Narrabri Riding for Disabled continues to improve lives
The opportunity to bond with gentle horses is continuing to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The Narrabri Riding for Disabled (RDA) has been active in the area for the last 20 years,...
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Country music star arrested
Police have charged two men following alleged protest activity at the Maules Creek Coal Mine in Boggabri. Officers attached to Barwon Local Area Command were called to the site about 9am on Tuesday...
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Philippine workers stranded in Narrabri
Eight workers from the Philippines, holders of 457 visas have been stranded in Narrabri. They had been employed by an overseas labour contracting company to work in Narabri, the union representing...
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Shire land value now totals $1.74 billion
The total value of Narrabri Shire land has risen to $1.74 billion in the past three years, up from $1.6 billion. Data released by the NSW Valuer General Simon Gilkes reveals increases in shire land...
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Premier flies in to inspect Maules Creek mine progress
NSW Premier Mike Baird flew into Whitehaven’s Maules Creek coal mine near Boggabri this morning to inspect progress at the new development. Maules Creek is the largest coal mine currently under...
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Police recover stolen war medals
Police have located stolen, treasured family heirlooms and apprehended thieves who broke into a Wee Waa couple’s home early on the morning of Australia Day. Barwon LAC Police have charged two men...
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Peter Greste freed, Wee Waa family celebrates
After 401 days in an Egyptian prison, Australian journalist Peter Greste, brother of Wee Waa farmer Andrew Greste, walked free yesterday and boarded a plane out of Egypt. He said in an interview with...
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March dedication for memorial
The new Narrabri War Memorial now under construction at Narrabri RSL Club will be officially dedicated at a special ceremony on Sunday, March 15. The memorial will be an impressive monument to...
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Rotary builds a Solomons medical centre
Narrabri Rotary is engaged in a project which will bring significant benefits to a remote Solomons Islands community. The project is to build a medical aid centre for Molotavi village on the Solomons...
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