Baan Baa future in good hands with early childhood education …
Nov 30, 2024 · The future of Baan Baa and surrounds is going to be in good hands as the community works to give the younger generation early childhood education and experiences in conjunction with Ooranga Family Mobile Resource Unit. There is community excitement for this new service. It will be a big change for Baan Baa and good news for young families moving to the area since the closure of the Baan Baa ...
Remembering Narrabri's final World War II veteran - The Courier
Narrabri has lost its final link to World War II following the death of veteran Arthur Wells. Mr Wells died on Saturday, September 21 aged 97. Many in the community will recognise Mr Wells from his frequent participation in local commemorations, particularly Anzac Day. He was again part of commemorations this year. For many years, he has also laid …
‘Heart of gold’: Joanne Gordon honoured as Woman of the Year
A woman described as having a heart of gold, putting her family and community’s needs above her own, has been honoured as the SIAHTO Woman of the Year. Joanne Gordon was announced as the 43rd award recipient at the SIAHTO changeover dinner at the Narrabri RSL on Tuesday night. Mrs Gordon was shocked by the announcement, however, it was the surprise arrival of her daughter Josephine and ...
Delivery of postal vote packs underway for the 2024 NSW Local ...
Postal vote packs are being sent out from this week to postal vote applicants in the upcoming 2024 NSW Local Government elections. This year’s Narrabri Shire Council election will be held on Saturday, September 14 and will see 38 candidates vie to fill nine councillor positions. Acting NSW Electoral Commissioner Dr Matthew Phillips said 185,092 people had already applied to …
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 ...
Visitor Information Centre a NSW Tourism Awards finalist
Nov 14, 2024 · The Narrabri Region Visitor Information has been recognised for its excellent service as a finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards. The council-operated facility will vie for top honours in the visitor information services category, competing alongside renowned destinations including the City of Newcastle, Dubbo Regional Council, Tweed Heads and other cities across the state. Mayor Darrell Tiemens ...
Melbourne Cup celebrations at John Prior MPS Boggabri
Dec 3, 2024 · The residents and staff at the Boggabri John Prior Multi Purpose Service enjoyed a lovely day celebrating the Melbourne Cup. Prior to race day the craft group made the bunting and decorations for the tables. The stunning place cards featuring vintage photos of days gone by at the cup, including ladies’ fashions in the field, winning horses, photo finishes and vintage race meeting photos took ...
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 ...
The ‘pipes’ called Sally to an international performance
Oct 3, 2024 · Narrabri’s Sally McFarland packed her beloved ‘pipes’ in early August and set off to Scotland for the experience of a lifetime. Sally had been invited to participate as a member of the Tattoo Pipes and Drums in front of an audience of tens of thousands as part of the legendary Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a spectacular music, dance, culture …
Australia Day in Boggabri 2024 | Gallery - The Courier
Boggabri locals and visitors alike converged on Middle Park for the night markets and lighting of the Christmas tree on Friday. The hot weather also gave the children a chance to try out the new splash pad for before making their way to the main street to explore the markets and see Santa.