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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.
Catching up with local communities - The Courier
WEBThe Disaster Ready Fund is a program designed to support disaster resilience and risk reduction, by funding projects that address the physical and social impacts of disasters on our communities. A total of 27 projects were successful in NSW, totalling over $83 million. LGAs set to receive funding for one or more of the successful local projects ...
Life Matters: Walking through Narrabri - The Courier
WEBSep 2, 2024 · As I walked through the quiet streets of Narrabri, I would pass by the old gum trees which lined the road, their branches swaying gently in the morning breeze. The sound of birds chirping filled the air, adding to the peacefulness of the early morning. I would often stop to admire the beauty of the countryside around me – the rolling hills, and the distant mountains (Mt Kaputar) which loomed ...
Social Archives - The Courier
WEBFlickerfest-goers were able to admire the incredible short film talent that exists in the emerging Australian industry with a host of Australian stories honouring the nation’s unique identity and culture in the Best of Australian Shorts programme. Guests also enjoyed dinner at the Maules Creek Hall. As advertised in The Courier last week, a ...
New council leadership team elected - The Courier
WEBDarrell Tiemens and Brett Dickinson were elected unopposed to the positions of mayor and deputy mayor at Tuesday’s ordinary council meeting. Cr Tiemens steps up to the role of mayor having served as deputy mayor since September 2022. He was elected to council at the local government election in late 2021. Cr Dickinson has also served as a councillor since the 2021 election. The new council ...
Marketplace Archives - The Courier
WEBSep 13, 2024 · For the past 136 years, Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) Armidale has been educating girls from across the region and beyond. The college provides a caring, encouraging and empowering environment for each student to reach their potential and equips girls well to lead lives of significance. The …
Record interest in September local government election
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Narrabri Shire Council will see a record number of candidates vie to fill nine councillor positions at September’s local government election. As of Wednesday morning, six groups consisting of five candidates each as well as eight individual candidates were registered according to information published online by the NSW Electoral Commission. The cut-off for nominations was 12pm on Wednesday ...
News - The Courier
WEBChurchie’s new Year 7 centre ready for 2025. Year 7 boarders at Brisbane’s Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) will soon enjoy a stunning new home thanks to a refurbished and expanded Year 7 boarding residence. The centre will be warm and welcoming, with an emphasis on balancing personal space with areas...
“Warralong” online clearing sale - The Courier
WEBFeb 2, 2024 · Agent: Nutrien Harcourts. James Thomas 0418 975 048. THE AGENT SAYS: Nutrien Harcourts will hold an online clearing sale on AuctionsPlus for Bill and Prue Singleton following the successful sale of their property “Warralong” on the Kaputar Road. Bill and Prue have put together a list of various farm machinery, workshop, vehicle spares ...
Seven new faces join the Narrabri Shire Council
WEBDec 22, 2021 · The final election results for Narrabri Shire Council have been released and the next council term will feature seven new faces. Following the final distribution of preferences, results were updated on the NSW Electoral Commission’s website on Tuesday morning. Current mayor Ron Campbell and former mayor Cathy Redding, who were both part of the previous council term, will be joined by Greg ...