Letters to your future self… - The Courier
By Mrs Mulholland, Narrabri High School To the 2019 Year 7 Platinum History Class. The 2021 Year 9 History N Class. And finally, the graduating year 12 class of 2024. As you have entered the final weeks of your secondary education, I imagine you and your parents have been reflecting upon the years and milestones that have passed since you entered kindergarten. If you could please indulge me ...
Twenty year vision for Narrabri - The Courier
The community learned more of the early stage of a proposed draft strategy for the future of Narrabri last Wednesday. Representatives of the Department of Planning presented an overview of the strategy, which looks 20 years ahead, to the audience at The Crossing Theatre’s Riverside Room. The draft Narrabri Place Strategy has been put on public exhibition by the Department of Planning. The ...
Work starts on splash pads in towns - The Courier
Oct 17, 2024 · Work has started on splash pads being installed at Pirate Park, Narrabri, Ludowici Park, Wee Waa, and Vickery Park, Boggabri. In an update last week, council advised form work was well underway. Once this stage is complete, the areas will be fenced off for safety, with the three parks still remaining open. “Pending weather and contractors, we anticipate the splash pads will be ready for ...
The Courier changes hands after 104 years of family’s ownership
Sep 26, 2024 · The Courier, Narrabri Shire’s community newspaper, for 104 years in family ownership, will enter a new era with new owners next week. Proprietors Ian and Wanda Dunnet OAM have announced the sale of The Courier, the Gunnedah Times, Wee Waa News and the North West Magazine to north-western business group Collective Media Pty Ltd. The newspapers will continue in their current format and ...
Narrabri, Coonamble communities rally around Tilly Howarth
The Narrabri and Coonamble communities have quickly rallied around Tilly Howarth after a spinal injury has left the former Narrabri resident without sensation in the lower half of her body. Close friend Isobel Thomson established a fundraiser with the support of family and friends of Tilly and her partner JJ. As of Wednesday morning, 480 donations had …
Welcome improvement to Narrabri-Turrawan rail line
Nov 23, 2024 · I was delighted to hear that the Australian Rail Track Corporation has completed the Narrabri to Turrawan Line Upgrade last week. The 35-kilometre project involved the replacement of outdated steel and timber sleepers with heavy-duty concrete sleepers, upgrading existing rail and associated civil works. Narrabri to Turrawan is an essential link along the rail network and this upgrade will ...
Narrabri Jockey Club celebrating 150 years - The Courier
Oct 20, 2024 · The Narrabri Jockey Club holds a proud and enduring place in the history of country picnic racing. Established in 1874, the club has been at the heart of the local community for over 150 years, making it one of the oldest sporting institutions in the region. In its early years, racing events were simple affairs, held with limited facilities. The community would come together to celebrate the ...
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Around the Narrabri region, the pink slug species home to Mount Kaputar, have become an iconic sight for locals and visitors. With their distinctive hot pink hue, these giant critters have overcome harsh conditions but protected themselves to continue thriving within the …
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Council delegates appointed for Anzac Day commemorations
Jan 15, 2025 · Narrabri Shire Council has appointed its delegates to attend Anzac Day commemorations in towns and villages. Mayor Darrell Tiemens and Cr Amanda Brown will attend the Narrabri West dawn service. Cr Tiemens and Brown will attend Narrabri town dawn service with Cr Brett Nolan. Cr Tiemens will also form part of the march proceedings and late-morning service in Narrabri. Cr Brett Dickinson and Cr ...