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WEBThe 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.
Six new councillors to join Narrabri Shire - The Courier
WEB2 days ago · The next Narrabri Shire Council will see six new councillors sworn into their positions following the September local government election. Final results from the recent poll were announced this week following the distribution of preferences which was conducted on Monday afternoon. Three previous councillors were re-elected. Group B lead candidate and previous mayor Darrell Tiemens, Group F ...
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Natural disaster declared in response to Narrabri Shire flooding
WEBA natural disaster has been declared in response to the widespread flooding which has occurred throughout Narrabri Shire and other parts of North West NSW. The declaration ensures flood-affected areas of the shire can access special assistance measures. In Narrabri, the Narrabri Creek was expected to peak on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, reaching a height of 7.6 metres, however, the ...
Vaccine rate hits new high - The Courier
WEBSep 23, 2021 · Spirits are high across Narrabri Shire, with an overwhelmingly positive response to vaccine uptake. After a slow start due to supply issues, the Narrabri shire has quickly bounced back to match and even surpass vaccination rates in other areas of NSW. On Sunday, September 19, the Australian government released the latest vaccination data per LGA, revealing the Narrabri shire has reached the 80 ...
Heavy rainfall recorded across the North West - The Courier
WEBNov 16, 2021 · Parts of the North West were lashed by heavy rainfall late last week, with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing flood alerts and warnings in response to the torrential downpour. Narrabri received the brunt of the late-week deluge on Thursday with 45.2mm recorded. On Friday, 6.6mm was recorded by the bureau. While a flood alert was initially issued for locations along the Namoi River, the river ...
Minister grants approval for Narrabri underground mine extension
WEBSep 26, 2024. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the stage three extension of Whitehaven Coal’s Narrabri underground mine and. two other mining projects in the Hunter Valley. A decision by the federal government to extend three coal mines is in line with climate laws, the minister says, despite concerns the move ...
Major mail centre opens in Narrabri - The Courier
WEBDec 9, 2021 · The growing volume of parcels nowadays moving through Australia Post’s network has seen the opening of a brand new delivery centre at Narrabri. The recently opened Narrabri Delivery Centre, housed in a huge 40 by 70 metre shed on Wee Waa Road, has been in operation since November 22. “It’s all systems ‘go’ at our new facility” said Australia Post New England operations manager Paul ...
Narrabri Shire roads greatly impacted by ongoing flooding
WEBNarrabri Shire has been greatly impacted by ongoing flooding events across the region as a result of an extended La Nina weather pattern. As such, widespread and extensive damage has been caused to the roads network across the shire. While the road services team are still assessing the full extent of the damage, over 985 defects have been recorded in the past three months alone. These damages ...
Inland Rail project’s progress continues full steam ahead
WEBSep 23, 2021 · The Narrabri to North Star section of the Inland Rail began in Gurley, south of Moree, just over 100 days ago. Construction commenced on Monday, April 19, and the project has continued according to changing COVID-19 restrictions. Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, says the lifting of lockdown has come at the perfect time. “It’s exciting to see so much activity happening along the rail line ...