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Lack of air service is costing the community
Narrabri Chamber of Commerce has again voiced its concerns that the absence of a Narrabri air service is significantly costing the community and impeding growth. “It has been a year since we had an...
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Hundreds will join huge Relay for Life fundraiser
Hope does live here. That is the slogan adopted by the NSW Cancer Council organisation, which is used for every Relay For Life event held across the state. This weekend the baton is handed to the...
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Relay to close in on $45,000 target
Over 500 Narrabri locals trudged throughout the night in the fight against cancer on the weekend, as they walked around Collins Park in the Namoi Valley’s Relay For Life. The event kicked-off on...
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Temporary counselling service ‘not enough’
Communities receiving temporary counselling services over the school holidays say the initiative is welcome, but that more needs to be done to address mental health issues arising due to the drought....
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Local industry affected by new cotton disease
The cotton industry is grappling with the management of a new disease affecting local cotton crops. Researchers have identified a new defoliating strain of Verticillium wilt in Queensland and NSW....
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Descendants of legendary stockhorse to gather for carnival
Narrabri Showground has been selected to host a historical stockhorse carnival featuring descendents of the legendary stallion ‘Abbey’. Anyone owning one of the 58,000 registered descendents of...
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A career of voluntary service, help to others
Boggabri's Annette Humble has given so much as a volunteer and supporter of charities and organisations it has almost been a career of community service. Annette was recently awarded the NSW...
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Farmers regain control through silo storage
Local farmers are seeking to regain market control by improving on farm storage facilities. Since the deregulation of the wheat industry, and as margins become tighter, the ability to store product...
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Busy quarter for Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven’s March 2015 quarterly report shows the Narrabri Coal Mine continues to create new production records with 2.2 megatons (Mt) of run-of-mill coal (unprocessed coal) produced in the March...
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Drovers gather at Boggabri
About 200 caravans have already arrived in Boggabri for the Lions Club’s annual Drovers’ Campfire. Organisers are expecting over 400 caravans, slightly down on last year’s record attendance due to...
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Accident victims’ ‘thanks’ to rescue chopper
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has saved many lives and helped numerous victims of accidents and other emergencies over the years. Three Narrabri men who have needed the rescue chopper service...
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We will remember them
The stage is set for a special Anzac commemoration on Saturday when the nation honours those who have served and died in wars. This year Anzac Day has particular significance as the 100th anniversary...
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Our Anzac heritage honoured
Narrabri witnessed its biggest ever Anzac Day commemoration and what may have been the town’s biggest ever community gathering on Saturday. A powerful sense of togetherness and shared pride was...
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Vietnam veteran, Frank Hunt was the the inspiration for iconic Vietnam song
The soldier who inspired the song “I was only 19” by Australian band, Redgum, spent the centenary of the landing at Gallipoli at services in Gwabegar and Pilliga. Frank Hunt almost lost his leg in...
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Wee Waa’s memorable Anzac centenary
The Wee Waa Anzac Centenary Committee, with the support of the local district, held outstanding Anzac Day Centenary services on Saturday to commemorate 100 years since the landing at Gallipoli. The...
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Burren Junction stages its own Anzac Day ceremony
Burren Junction community members pulled together at the eleventh hour to hold a service commemorating the Anzac Day Centenary on Saturday. The original plan was for Burren Junction to join the Wee...
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Whip craftsman to demonstrate skills
Gunnedah’s Tony Angel has been making whips for almost 40 years and is hard pressed to meet the demand. “I sell more than I can make” he says. Tony has come from his hometown for the Narrabri Show....
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Success for NextGen's Inaugural Black Tie Ball
NextGen's Inaugural Black Tie Ball drew an impressive crowd of 160 to the Crossing Theatre last Friday night. The local networking group decided to hold the event to allow the region's next...
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Riverside community garden proposal will go to council
Narrabri may soon have a community garden to provide a raft of benefits for a range of people - and produce fresh fruit and vegetables into the bargain. Last meeting of Narrabri Shire Council heard a...
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Narrabri Show time
Spectacular first time features will entertain visitors to Narrabri Show this weekend. The show committee has assembled a program which combines traditional attractions with exciting new events over...
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