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Meeting calls for changes to drought relief measures
Drought assistance measures announced by the state government last week don’t go far enough, a meeting of farmers said last Friday. A large group of farmers from across the north west met at the...
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New centre to open after months of construction
Narrabri residents have noticed with interest a large building that’s been under construction over the past several months in Doyle Street. The building will house Centrelink and Medicare staff from...
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Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize announced
Year 12 Narrabri High School student and prefect Sally Maher has been named the 2014 winner of the Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize. Every year Narrabri Shire Council has the honour of presenting the...
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Evacuations and road closures after gas leak
BREAKING NEWS: 2pm: At the time of going to print a large section of Narrabri’s CBD was being shut off after a gas leak inside Coles. The leak has forced the closure of several intersections and has...
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Residents praise council for ‘finally’ sealing road
The Courier was yesterday inundated with phone calls from happy residents along Kulaba Street after council workers were spotted sealing sections of the road. Many people who live in the street have...
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American producer airs coal seam gas concerns
A 600-strong crowd packed The Crossing Theatre last Thursday night to hear American farmer John Fenton speak about the damage coal seam gas has caused to his Wyoming property. Mr Fenton, who was in...
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Farmers remain optimistic that the heavens will open
The fields are barren but cattle producers Ron and Hazel Woodley, of “Wilga View”, near Boggabri, still have smiles on their faces. In October the couple will have been on their property for half a...
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‘Out of town’ activists are affecting harmony
A NSW Upper House Liberal has described recent protesters at the Maules Creek coal mine as “fly in fly out or drive in drive out activists” who “are driving a wedge in the community”. Liberal MLC Scot...
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Airline awarded long term contract
2pm: Transport for NSW was due to announce this afternoon that Vincent Aviation had been successful in tendering for the Narrabri to Sydney air route for the next four years. The airline began...
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Concerns raised over highway intersection
The potential for an accident at the increasingly busy Turrawan Road-Kamilaroi Highway intersection has prompted Narrabri Shire Council to seek changes to the corner configuration, with traffic...
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Narrabri chamber has new president
Outgoing president of the Narrabri Chamber of Commerce, Richard Orr, was warmly thanked for his six years of service when he stood down from the position at Tuesday's chamber AGM. Mr Orr has announced...
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Airline boss aims to secure support of the community
Murray Collings knows he’s got to win the hearts and minds of the shire’s residents if his airline is to succeed for the long term. The CEO of Vincent Aviation, which was last week awarded an...
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New scenic tower adds to Pilliga Forest’s attractions
Visitors to the Pilliga are now able to take in the view from a soaring 16 metres above the ground thanks to a new attraction which was opened earlier this month by Barwon MP Kevin Humphries. Mr...
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Group plans a scenic river walking track
A group of Narrabri residents is planning to create a scenic river walk following the banks of the Narrabri Creek, a pathway along which residents and visitors can enjoy a bush stroll, jog or bike...
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Thousands expected at the Nosh on the Namoi
The gates open at the Nosh on the Namoi at 10.30 on Saturday morning and the bar in the Nosh marquee closes at midnight. In between is a day packed with food, wine and fun - and a fireworks display at...
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What a difference a week makes
The region is looking a little greener after a week of rain which has brought relief to many people across the north west. Narrabri West Lake went from completely dry to overflowing in just several...
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Finest produce showcased at another fantastic Nosh
A year of hard work and planning and a final wet week of anxiety for organisers ended with a triumphal Nosh on the Namoi on Saturday. The rain stopped, the skies cleared and the crowds came in droves...
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Home brews test judges
Narrabri home brewer Tim Boehm emerged as the king of the home beer makers at the inaugural Nosh on the Namoi home brew contest. But Tim’s win, with a Porter beer, style, was no easy win. “The...
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Junior Showgirls presented at Ball
It’s almost Narrabri Show time. The annual Show Ball was held on Saturday with Junior and Senior Showgirl entrants presented to the 130 ball guests. The winners of the Showgirl titles will be...
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CSG and drought among the issues at farmers’ meeting
Farmers shouldn’t feel threatened when it comes to Santos’ coal seam gas plans, the company’s boss Peter Mitchley told a NSW Farmers meeting in Narrabri last Thursday. Mr Mitchley was invited to speak...
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