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Posted inEconomy, Narrabri

Narrabri thrives as Santos Festival of Rugby comes to town

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 19, 2025September 23, 2025

The community of Narrabri is poised for a boom in visitor numbers and economic activity as the Santos Festival of Rugby arrives in the regional centre this weekend.

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