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Abbeyfield on track to open soon
Abbeyfield House Narrabri, which will provide specialised accommodation for people with a disability, has been boosted with a $5000 donation. Last Wednesday, Lyn Sing presented a cheque to Marion...
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Residents will be bowled over by new complex
It’s a sight usually just seen in big cities, but now Narrabri too will be home to a ten pin bowling alley. The Crossroads Hotel has been building the two-lane bowling alley as part of a major...
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Huge turnout at Misfits’ concert
The Crossing Theatre was inundated on Saturday night, with hundreds of people turning out to see The Misfits perform on stage. The band, consisting of former Narrabri locals, reunited for the first...
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Pauline Hanson visits Narrabri as part of her campaign for a seat in the Senate
Pauline Hanson is having another tilt at politics, running as a candidate for One Nation in the Senate, and yesterday visited Narrabri as part of her tour around the state. Some analysts have given...
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Truck trailer flips over on Narrabri’s outskirts
The southbound lane of the Newell Highway, 10 kilometres north of Narrabri, was blocked for a short period on Sunday night after a truck came off the road. Police were called to the scene shortly...
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A toast to Narrabri High School’s incoming Year 7
Parents went back to the classrooms at Narrabri High School last week for a hands on experience of what awaits their children entering Year 7 next year. Thirty parents took part in ‘classes’, met...
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Work begins on $19m water treatment plant
Santos has started work on the $19 million first stage of a water management system at Leewood, a property on the Coonabarabran Road 20 kilometres from Narrabri. The project will see a 900-metre long...
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Shop locally for a good cause this festive season
For five generations, members of the Baguley family have plied their skills in Narrabri, passing on their trade of tiling, brick laying and rendering from one generation to the next. In the late...
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Mayor elected for second term at council meeting
The mayor, Cr Conrad Bolton, was re-elected for a second 12 month term at today’s meeting of Narrabri Shire Council. The mayor’s position was contested by the former mayor, Cr Robyn Faber. In a secret...
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Businesses honoured at award presentation
Faber Sheetmetal took out the top accolade at the Narrabri NBN BEST Business Awards on Saturday night, recognising the company’s 30 year commitment to growth, innovation and employment. Proprietor...
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‘Confusing’ line markings quickly removed following complaints
Tuesday’s council meeting agreed that line markings on a section of the Old Gunnedah Road should be painted out because they could be dangerously confusing to motorists. The decision was followed by...
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Local fishermen fined $4000 for flouting rules
The Department of Primary Industries says five members of a local fishing club have been apprehended, and a number of fish seized, after they were observed using setlines in the Namoi River at Wee...
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Your newspaper recognised with industry awards
The Courier was among newspapers from the Asia Pacific region which won awards at the Pacific Area Newspaper Publishers’ Association (PANPA) annual dinner in Sydney last Thursday night. The Courier...
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Community reaches out to show it cares
On the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day, which falls today, a community day was held at the Narrabri Bowling Club on Saturday, to highlight that help is available to those who need it. The J &...
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Nationals cement Parkes
Member for Parkes Mark Coulton was returned to parliament for his third term on Saturday with a resounding boost to his approval from electors. Mr Coulton recorded a four per cent swing, an increased...
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Cyclist returns home after riding through Australia
Narrabri cyclist Graeme Rapp is home after finishing his biggest endurance ride yet, an epic 7200-kilometre adventure from Broome to Sydney, via Perth and Adelaide. The Bikes for Bibles initiative is...
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Winter crop field day draws growers and industry personnel
The Kalyx and Penagcon field day, presented by Dennis Harvey and Drew Penberthy, yesterday at “Lochearn”, near Bellata, updated growers and industry personnel on trials ranging from new wheat...
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The Crossing Theatre celebrates 10th anniversary in spectacular fashion
The Crossing Theatre was ablaze with colour and light on Saturday night, dressed up and filled with revellers celebrating the venue’s 10th birthday in style. The anniversary was a milestone event in...
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Narrabri West Public School fete declared the best yet
Narrabri West Public School’s annual fete, held last Friday night, has been declared its best yet. The event raised more than $12,000 profit. “We’ve done better than any other year, we think it’s one...
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Drinkable water before any fluoride addition
As the NSW opposition pushes legislation that would force local councils to fluoridate drinking water, residents here are demanding water that is drinkable in the first place. Many homes in Narrabri...
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