Narrabri will host regional business and investment leaders this month to explore opportunities for economic growth, innovation and job creation.
Posted inBusiness, Local News, Money, Social issues and services
Smaller banks baulk at regional branch plan
An alliance of regional banks and mutual funds has trashed an industry plan to use multi-bank hubs to salvage face-to-face banking in the bush, saying it will fail customers.
Posted inBusiness, Narrabri Shire, What's on
Narrabri lines up six free events for Small Business Month
Six free workshops and events, from AI to cash flow to tourism, are coming to Narrabri this October for Small Business Month. Here is what is on and when.
Posted inEquestrian and racing, Tamworth
World Cup Show brings four days of entertainment to Tamworth
Tamworth will host four days of free entertainment as the World Cup Show brings elite showjumping and family activities to the region.
Posted inBusiness, Good News, Local News, Small Business Month 2026
SBM26: Aaah, clink, vroom
Today we’re celebrating three local businesses that keep the New England confident, happy and looking good.
Posted inArmidale
Armidale car meet raises $1,600 for local oncology patients
Armidale oncology patients and families will benefit from more than $1,600 raised by local car enthusiasts for the hospital’s Oncology Unit.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, Tourism
Narrabri’s pink slug goes giant and global
It survived the Black Summer fires, it glows hot pink, and now the whole world is talking about it. Narrabri’s rare slug could soon get a giant monument and be the next Big Thing.
Posted inGunnedah, NSW Politics
Gunnedah petition calls for 24-hour police station
Gunnedah is petitioning for a 24-hour police station, but a council voice says the town already has 24-hour policing. Is a staffed station the best use of police?
Posted inNSW News, Social issues and services
Pro-Palestine vigil on October 7 anniversary condemned
As hundreds mourned at Bondi Beach, a Town Hall vigil to be held on the October 7 anniversary drew fierce condemnation, with one Jewish leader asking readers to imagine a vigil for the hijackers on September 11.
Posted inFederal Politics, Immigration
Chaffey backs migration cut as refugee group warns of cost
Parkes MP Jamie Chaffey says the Coalition’s migration cuts would take pressure off local housing, roads, and schools. Refugee group SSI says halving the humanitarian intake would shut out thousands in need.