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Milestone a tribute to the community
The Courier this year celebrates its 100th year of publication as an independent, local newspaper, and to mark the occasion today's issue contains a special lift out. The North Western Courier was...
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Keith Urban includes Narrabri in tour
Keith Urban’s national tour next year will include a show at Collins Park, Narrabri, on June 27. This will be his only rural show in the Light the Fuse tour. The tour will start in Townsville on June...
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A Movember to remember
A huge Movember extravaganza was held at the Tourist Hotel, all afternoon and into the night, on Saturday November 30, including an auction which raised $4600, with around 26 items kindly donated by...
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Rubbish changes leave businesses with foul smell
The change of provider for residential and commercial rubbish collection hasn’t been the smoothest changeover for many households. Business owners along Tibbereena Street are the latest to voice their...
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Keith’s coming to Narrabri!
A relationship forged between The Crossing Theatre and a music promoter during the Daft Punk album launch in Wee Waa last May has lead to Narrabri securing a performance from Keith Urban next year as...
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CSIRO releases 100th variety of cotton
While the Australian cricket team has been gearing up for another season, CSIRO cotton breeders have already scored a century of their own, releasing their 100th variety of cotton. The first variety...
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Village heralds dawn of new era for Boggabri
The 508 room Mac Village at Boggabri was officially opened on Saturday preparing the way for an expected massive influx of mine workers next year. The complex is the biggest ever development in...
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Students enroute to Cambodia
After months of fundraising and preparation, a group of Narrabri High School students and teachers began their journey to Cambodia on Sunday morning for their volunteering mission. The group caught...
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Shop says footpath plan half baked
An urgent request from the Narrabri Chamber of Commerce for an extension of time for submissions on the council’s new draft policy for CBD footpath displays and dining chairs and tables has been...
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Bin collections causing a stink with business
Two months after Narrabri Shire’s garbage operator changed from Namoi WasteCorp to Cleanaway, problems continue to plague businesses. The Courier has been contacted by shop owners, takeaway outlets...
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Meeting to determine air route
A meeting tomorrow in Narrabri between the mayor, transport department and local MP will discuss the future of air travel in Narrabri. It comes amid ongoing concerns with Brindabella Airlines, which...
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Options could be canvassed after further aircraft grounding
Discussions between Barwon MP Kevin Humphries and Moree and Narrabri councils took place today concerning the future of the Narrabri to Sydney and Moree to Sydney air routes, serviced by Brindabella...
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Visitor Information Centre could be on the move again
Narrabri Shire councillors are set to discuss the possibility of moving the Narrabri Visitor Information Centre to a new location. The Courier first reported on the issue in October, after a letter...
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Motor vehicle fire spreads to Pilliga Forest
A four wheel drive towing a jet ski which caught fire on Sunday spread to adjacent bush land in the Pilliga Forest, burning 1000 hectares, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) says. The Newell Highway...
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Receivers appointed as shire loses air service
Narrabri Shire is without an air service leading into the Christmas travel period, after the collapse of Brindabella Airlines. The company has appointed KordaMentha as receivers, and follows the...
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HSC achievers now look forward to their futures
Narrabri High students have again acquitted themselves well, with pleasing results in this year’s Higher School Certificate. Students are now looking forward to results of applications for university...
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Winners share in $15,000 worth of cash and vouchers
Six lucky winners were drawn from the barrel at the Narrabri Christmas Carnival last Thursday evening, sharing in $15,000 worth of cash and vouchers. Over the past couple of months, shoppers who spent...
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Trainees, apprentices and students share in $8000
Thanks to donations from several shire businesses, 10 local trainees, apprentices and external studies students became the beneficiaries of $8000 worth of funding at the Narrabri Christmas Carnival...
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Council may acquire Crown lands for shire development
Narrabri Shire Council is turning its attention towards acquiring Crown lands in Narrabri and the shire, or making the land available for private developers. The move is aimed at meeting the demands...
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New airline secured for Narrabri Shire
The Courier can exclusively reveal that Vincent Aviation is set to take over the Narrabri to Sydney air route. The company has been in discussions with Narrabri Shire Council and Member for Barwon...
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