Disaster assistance is now available in the Narrabri Local Government Area (LGA) following impacts of fires in the Pilliga State Forest that started on 8 December 2023.
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Marshall fights Nowendoc Public School closure
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall is strongly objecting to a move to permanently close Nowendoc Public School
Carinda House wins funding to boost events
Warialda’s Carinda House has received funding to assist with their community fundraising efforts from the ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program.
Hope for return of hydrotherapy pool as part of new sporting precinct in Armidale
A scoping study for a new sporting precinct in Armidale based around Monckton Aquatic Centre will be undertaken at a cost of $400,000.
Three die in crash south of Gunnedah
Three men have died when a car crashed south of Gunnedah this morning.
Free Forklift course lifts up locals in Quirindi
TAFE NSW has delivered a fee-free short course in Forklift Operations in Quirindi, supporting local businesses that are keen to upskill their staff.
Register.Find.Reunite. launched to reunite families and friends impacted by Narrabri bushfire
Australian Red Cross has opened Register.Find.Reunite. and is urging people affected by the Narrabri Bushfire to get in touch with their families and friends.
Too late to leave: Out of Control Bushfire in Duck Creek Pilliga Forest
Residents have been told it’s too late to leave, seek shelter now, as a large out of control bushfire continues to burn in the Pilliga Forrest.
Safety issues affect local tips
Two local waste facilities have been affected by safety issues, with an investigation into asbestos in the recycling at Gunnedah, and the popular ‘Rocket’s Resources’ tip shop in Armidale closed.
Gunnedah school holiday activities
Gunnedah Shire Council says their Summer School Holiday Program for 2023-24 has something for everyone but is filling up fast.