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This is the section of the site where you will find out what's been happening in the local government area. All of the latest news, including media releases, announcements and other information will be published here. Users are able to sort by date or by type of news item. This page sorts by date by default.

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Community Facility Name Signs Policy open for Public Comment - 19 Aug 2008
Council is seeking public comment in accordance with its policy making procedures on the Draft “Community Facility Name Signs Policy.” This Policy is now available for public viewing.  The draft policy is available for viewing below:  All comments must be made in writing to the General Manager, PO Box 261 NARRABRI  NSW  2390 and be received by Council before 5pm on Friday 12 September 2008. Comments received after that date need not be resubmitted. more ..

Crown Road Maintenance Policy - Open for Public Comment - 19 Aug 2008
Council is seeking public comment in accordance with its policy making procedures on the Draft “Crown Road Maintenance Policy.” This Policy is now available for public viewing.  

The draft policy is available for viewing below.

 All comments must be made in writing to the General Manager, PO Box 261 NARRABRI  NSW  2390 and be received by Council before 5pm on Friday 12 September 2008. Comments received after that date need not be resubmitted. more ..

Cemetery Plan on Public Exhibition - 06 Aug 2008
The draft Plan of Management for the Narrabri Shire Cemeteries is currently on public exhibition until 5pm, Thursday 28th August 2008. Please view the publications section of this website to view this draft.

Please note: As this document is a large size the document has been divided into two parts. more ..

Narrabri Shire Tourism Strategy on Public Exhibition - 15 Jul 2008
At the Planning & Development Committee Meeting on the 1st July 2008, Council resolved to place the Narrabri Shire Tourism Strategy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for public comment.

This plan is available to be downloaded below. Submissions must be received by the General Manager in writing by 5:00pm 4 August 2008.

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Boggabri Caravan Park Business Plan & Plan of Management for Public Comment - 15 Jul 2008

At the Planning & Development Committee Meeting on the 1st July 2008, Council resolved to place the Boggabri Caravan Park Business Plan & Plan of Management on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for public comment.

This plan is available to be downloaded below. Submissions must be received by the General Manager in writing by 5:00pm 4 August 2008.

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2008 Household Chemical Cleanout Campaign - 08 Jul 2008
The 2008 Household Chemical Cleanout Campaign for Narrabri Shire will be held at the Narrabri Waste Management Facility from 9am to 12 noon and 1pm to 4pm on Sunday the 27th July 2008.   more ..

Constitutional Recognition for Local Government - 30 May 2008
The incoming Commonwealth Government is committed to pursuring a policy of constitutional recognition of Local Government. Both the Australia Local Government Association and the Local Government & Shires Association of NSW have started a public awareness campaign on behalf of all Council's Australia wide to progress this issue.

You can view the fact sheets on this in the About the Council section of this website for further information. more ..

Inclusion on Electoral Roll for Local Government Elections - 26 May 2008
The claim form for Inclusion in the Roll of Non-residential Owners of Rateable Land or the Roll of Occupiers and Ratepaying Lessees is available in the Elections and Voting section of this website.

This form is to be returned to the General Manager at Narrabri Shire Council by

Post: PO Box 261 Narrabri NSW 2390 of by Fax (02) 6799 6888,

or in person: 46-48 Maitland Street, Narrabri NSW 2390.

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An Evening with Kevin Humphries MP and Prue Goward MP - 15 May 2008

Invitation to an evening with Kevin Humphries MP and Pru Goward MP

“Women – the Backbone of the Bush”

Monday 26th May

6-8pm

At The Australian Cotton Exhibition Centre, Tibbereena St Narrabri

Kevin Humphries MP in partnership with Wincott, Australian Cotton Exhibition Centre, Narrabri Shire Council and Narrabri Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to members of the public to come and meet with Pru Goward, Shadow Minister for Climate Change, the Environment and Women.

 This is an opportunity to have a chat with a state politician about life in rural and regional areas.

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Waste > Art & Design 2008 Competition - 14 May 2008
Competition opens on 28 April – Entries close 20 June  

Narrabri Shire Council together with Northern Inland Regional Waste will open the 2008 Waste > Art & Design Competition for entries on Monday 28 April 2008. more ..

Local Approval Applications - 07 May 2008
Members of the public are advised that when submitting applications for activities such as street stalls and the sale of raffle tickets or any other activities on community land, Council is required to have a minimum of one weeks notice before the activity is proposed to commence. Applications forms are available from Council's Administration Building. more ..

Council Grants Scheme now open - 22 Apr 2008
Council's Small Area Grant, Sporting Grant and Contributions to Special Events grants are now open for applications by community groups. more ..

New updated Community Directory - 17 Apr 2008
Council's Economic Development Section has recently updated the Community Directory for Narrabri Shire.

Please find this document attached. more ..

Development Servicing Plans - Water - 14 Apr 2008
The following plan is currently on public exhibition for a period of 30 working days in accordance with the Developer Charges Guidelines for Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater. 

 

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Development Servicing Plans - Sewer - 14 Apr 2008

The following plan is currently on public exhibition for a period of 30 working days in accordance with the Developer Charges Guidelines for Water Supply, Sewerage and Stormwater. 

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Narrabri Library School Holiday Activities - 07 Apr 2008
(sponsored by Narrabri Lions Club)

Monday 14th     Yarn Dogs ($3.00)
Tuesday 15th    Storytime
Wednesday 16th Crazy Critters ($3.00)
Thursday 17th  Storytime
Friday 18th  Wire Wrap Cards ($3.00)

Saturday 19th Teddy Bears Picnic
Prizes available in different sections – ask library staff for details

Monday 21st   Tissue Pictures     ($3.00)
Tuesday 22nd  Storytime
Wednesday 23th Puppet Show
Thursday 24th  Storytime


All activities begin at 11am.

Ask Library staff for further details on any of these activities. more ..

It's time to unearth Narrabri!! - 25 Mar 2008
CHANNEL 9’s Today Show LIVE from The Australian Cotton Centre. 

The Australian Cotton Centre has been asked to host the NAB 150 Tour and Today Show weather crosses on Thursday 27 March 08.  This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Narrabri, promote our community spirit, support our valuable and unique agricultural industries and profile our town’s location and heritage.  

The NAB 150 Tour is a nationwide tour commemorating the bank’s 150th anniversary, allowing NAB to give back to the communities that have been a part of the past 150 years. 

The NAB 150 Tour will be visiting Narrabri on Thursday 27 March 2008 and the Today Show weather crosses will be filming LIVE from the NAB 150 Tour truck and the Australian Cotton Centre. Steve Jacobs and the crew will be filming the live weather crosses from 6.00am until 8.40am.

The community broadcasts will start from 7am sharp - 8.30am .

 

 A "free" sausage sizzle breakfast will be available from 6.30am. 

Come down and enjoy the fun and help show off Narrabri and our industry to the rest of Australia.   more ..

Free Home Based Business Seminars - 5 March 2008 - 25 Feb 2008
Free Home Based Business Seminars suitable for anyone running a small business from home.

There will be two sessions.

Session One: - Using the Internet to grow your business

Session Two:- Legal Issues for Small Businesses more ..

Winners of the Shire Snapshot Competition Announced - 20 Feb 2008
The photographs entered into the 'Shire Snapshot' photography competition were judged on Wednesday the 13th February 2008. The photographs were judged by a panel of 5 judges including the Mayor Cr George Sevil, a professional photographer from outside of Narrabri Shire and representatives from Wee Waa, Narrabri and Boggabri. more ..

Christmas and New Year Business Hours - 19 Dec 2007

The Council Administration Building will be closed for business from: 

3.00pm, Friday 21st December, 2007
and will re-open at
8.35am, Wednesday 2nd January, 2008 

Council’s normal services will not be operating during this period, however, should you have an emergency, please call Council’s Emergency On-Call Phone: 

0429 911 111 

Council takes this opportunity to extend to you the compliments of the Season and to wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year. 


 

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DrumMuster dates for 2008 - 12 Dec 2007
Please view the flyer below for the DrumMuster dates for 2008. more ..

Clean-Up Australia Day - 10 Dec 2007
Clean-Up Australia Day - 2nd March 2008 more ..

Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize - 05 Dec 2007
Nominations are currently being called for The Lillian Hulbert Memorial Prize. more ..

Shire Snapshots Photography Competition Launched - 28 Nov 2007
Narrabri Shire Council is launching a Shire wide photography competition for Narrabri Shire residents. more ..

Free Family Friday nights at Council's Swimming Pools - 26 Nov 2007
Once a month each pool will be open to 9pm with entry to the pool free after 5pm.  more ..

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