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Fashion industry leaders visit cotton farms
Fashion industry leaders swapped high heels and dress shoes for boots this week to tour local cotton farms and gain a better understanding of the industry. The former Editor of Vogue Magazine,...
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Hens offer eggs with interest for residents
The quiet cluck of backyard chooks will further add to the quality of life for residents of Whiddon Group Jessie Hunt from now on. Recently, Whiddon Group Jessie Hunt took delivery of five hens...
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The stories of Narrabri shire’s Anzacs
Narrabri author Richard Barry has been busy compiling the stories of Narrabri shire’s Anzac servicemen and women for publication in The Courier. Richard has undertaken a huge research task, delved...
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Flypast a high point for young pilot
It was a proud occasion for Narrabri High School Year 12 student Angus Williams, when he formed up with five other pilots to take part in the flypast at the Narrabri Anzac Day ceremony this year. The...
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Protesters at Santos AGM and Narrabri
Farmers and traditional owners travelled to Adelaide to attend the Santos AGM last week to demand the company drops the Narrabri Gas Project, and protested at Santos’ offices at Gunnedah and Narrabri,...
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Work starts on airport upgrade
Narrabri Airport has been transformed into a busy construction site over the past few days as earthmovers, men and equipment have arrived to begin the $9.6 million upgrade. The airport is a hive of...
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Skies cleared for another successful Narrabri show
It was a damp start for Narrabri Show on Friday, but fine weather on Saturday and Sunday saw a highly successful 2015 show staged by a committee comprising new members alongside ‘veteran’ show...
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Help is at hand from new rural financial counsellor
Fiona Mead recently joined the Rural Financial Counselling Service NSW Northern Region team, taking over from Julie Roy, who has relocated to the Tamworth office. An experienced Counsellor, Fiona...
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High School students prepare for third annual Cambodia Trip
Dedicated Narrabri High School students and teachers have already begun fundraising and planning for the school’s annual aid trip to Cambodia this summer. The team of 13 students was selected through...
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Friends and relatives the big tourism target
Every family in Narrabri can play their part in the fastest growing segment of the NSW regional tourism market. That segment is the VFR - the ‘Visiting Friends and Relatives’ market. “Now, 33 percent...
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Midwives graduate at Narrabri hospital
International Day of the Midwife was appropriately celebrated on Tuesday with a graduation ceremony for newly qualified Midwives at Narrabri Hospital. Rebecca Sharpe (Tamworth) Tahnee Reynolds...
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The Crossing Theatre finances improving
A significant improvement in the financial operations of The Crossing Theatre was reported to Tuesday’s Narrabri Shire council meeting. Council heard that the predicted deficit had been reduced by...
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Council ‘no’ to Boggabri motel
A public gallery of nine objectors was present for a council vote on a Development Application (DA) for a new Boggabri motel at Tuesday’s meeting. Councillors voted six votes to three to refuse the...
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Good yields make up for smaller crop
Cotton picking is in full swing across the district following delays caused by rain events throughout April. While the planted area in the region is much smaller this year, roughly one third of what...
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Family hopes TV program will bring closure in Penny Hill case
The Narrabri parents of murder victim Penny Hill are desperately hoping that a national television program on Penny's death to be aired on Sunday night will lead to evidence which will finally bring...
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Narrabri home to best beef in Australia
A steer bred by Narrabri beef producers, John and Liz Manchee, has won Champion Carcase at one of the most prestigious cattle industry events in the world. The award recognises the ‘best beef in...
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Narrabri is hub for new $4m irrigation project
Cotton irrigators in the region are set to benefit from a $4 million research and development funding scheme which could increase their profits by up to $40,000 per year. The project, Smarter...
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Narrabri’s 24-hour fitness centre opens
Narrabri’s Anytime Fitness officially opened its doors yesterday morning, marking the first day of operation for the business. The 24-hour gym has undergone a rigorous transformation to become a...
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Strong prices continue at Narrabri Saleyards
The Narrabri cattle market has made astonishing improvements since the same time last year and local producers are cashing in on the price surge. In most categories, cattle are selling for almost one...
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Narrabri Show to expand future agricultural focus
A local produce and cooking demonstration at the Narrabri Show this year has been hailed as a great success by organisers and audience members. Walkey award winning journalist and author, Louise...
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