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Eloise Chaplain

Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure

Works to start on Violet Street Bridge replacement

blankby New England Times News Desk2 days agoJanuary 14, 2026

The Violet Street Bridge replacement is set to take a significant step forward with works to get underway on the project next week.

Posted inLocal News, Narrabri, Narrabri Shire

Funding secured for major solar upgrades at key community facilities

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 13, 2025December 14, 2025

Narrabri Shire Council has welcomed $157,151.00 in funding to deliver new rooftop solar systems at two of the Shire’s highest energy-use facilities.

Posted inNarrabri, Water

$4 million boost to bolster Narrabri’s water security

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 10, 2025November 15, 2025

Narrabri’s water supply is set for a significant upgrade, with the NSW Government committing $4 million to deliver a portable water treatment plant and develop new production bores for the town.

Posted inBoggabri, Environment

Boggabri Transfer Station closed due to illegal dumping of asbestos

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Narrabri Shire Council is looking for those responsible for an illegal dumping of asbestos-contaminated waste at the Boggabri Transfer Station last week.

Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure

Violet Street Bridge replacement moves forward

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Preparations are underway for the construction of the new Violet Street Bridge over Narrabri Creek.  Read more here.

Posted inLocal News, Narrabri

The Crossing Theatre re-opening delayed

blankby New England Times News DeskJune 19, 2025June 20, 2025

As fire safety upgrades continue at Narrabri’s Crossing Theatre, the re-opening of the complex will be delayed until late July.

Posted inBusiness, Narrabri

Australia’s Cotton Capital launches cheeky campaign for socks and jocks

blankby Kate BrownMay 28, 2025May 30, 2025

Narrabri has launched a cheeky new campaign calling for major retailers to close the regional retail gap.

Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri Shire

Narrabri Shire Council appoints Eloise Chaplain as GM

blankby Lia EdwardsApril 24, 2025April 25, 2025

Narrabri Shire Council has announced their new General Manager, with Eloise Chaplain taking the reigns for the shire.

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