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WEBNarrabri West Public School celebrated the successful return of the school fete as hundreds of people packed the grounds for an evening of fun and delicious food. The fete is a much-loved fundraiser for the school’s P&C and returned in spectacular fashion following its hiatus during COVID. P&C president and fete coordinator Jenny Kirk ...
Development plans lodged for renewable energy hub
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Development plans for a renewable energy hub near the Narrabri CBD are on public exhibition. The proposed development will include the construction of a covered car park with grid-connected solar panels at the site of the former town hall on the corner of Barwan and Doyle Streets. A battery energy supply system and electric vehicle charging station will also be among the site’s features. In ...
State Heritage status for the Waterloo Creek massacre site
WEBJul 21, 2021 · The site of a massacre of Aboriginal people near Jews Lagoon in January 1838 has been included on the State Heritage Register. On June 25 this year the Waterloo Creek massacre site at 3837 Millie Road, Jews Lagoon, was declared a site of state heritage significance as “a place of frontier conflict.” The area is on the boundary of Narrabri and Moree Plains Shires, on land under the ...
Narrabri VRA remains ready to roar into action - The Courier
WEBSep 8, 2023. Narrabri has been reassured its local rescue resource, the VRA, is in good shape and is ready to roar into action whenever needed. Narrabri Volunteer Rescue Association captain and veteran member Harvey Black ESM presented a detailed report to members at the Narrabri Rescue Station. Mr Black addressed the service’s annual general ...
Progress for Yarrie Lake upgrades - The Courier
WEBOct 31, 2023. The Yarrie Lake facilities have been receiving some serious upgrades, including the installation of a new electrical transformer, meter boxes, and wiring upgrades, and the completion of the Yarrie Lake bore testing, signalling it’s all systems go. The popular spot for water skiing and motor camping could be buzzing by the summer ...
Drastic fire ant efforts critical, says NSW Farmers - The Courier
WEBJan 28, 2024 · Farmers are calling for a major effort to stamp out fire ants in NSW after the insidious pests were discovered near Ballina. According to the NSW government, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) detected a red imported fire ant nest at Wardell, south of Ballina on Friday. In a statement to media, the government said an incident response team from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program ...
Narrabri Fire and Rescue responds to recent fires - The Courier
WEBAug 23, 2023 · Narrabri Fire and Rescue has had a busy few weeks responding to incidents across Narrabri. At 3am on Friday, August 11, the station was called to a car fire on Genanagie Street. Crews arrived to find a confirmed stolen dual cab ute fully engulfed by flames and quickly got to work extinguishing the fire with the high pressure hose reel and the power saw to gain access to the engine compartment ...
Progress on Newell Highway upgrade between Narrabri and Moree
WEBThe Newell Highway upgrade between Narrabri and Moree continues to make significant progress with construction now underway in all four sections. In a project update, Transport for NSW said works underway include sections at Bellata, south of Moree and north of Narrabri. The state and federal governments are jointly funding the $261.17 million Newell Highway heavy-duty pavement upgrades. These ...
Thumbs up 12/9/24 - The Courier
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Thumbs up to the magnificent embroidery exhibition at The Crossing Theatre last weekend. It was the 40th anniversary of the Narrabri Group of the Embroiderers’ Guild of NSW and it was a feast for the eyes.
Rotarians honoured for service, dedication - The Courier
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Pictured, Pat Carberry, outgoing president Karen Kirkby, district governor Bruce George and Jocellin Jansson. Jul 18, 2024. Service and dedication were honoured at Saturday night’s Rotary changeover dinner, with accolades presented to club members. Outgoing president Dr Karen Kirkby made several presentations to members for distinguished service.
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