Tag: Narromine 2821
Doubts cast over planned CDEP changes
There is concern plans to overhaul an Indigenous employment project will lead to a jump in crime and alcohol abuse.[MORE]
Man dies in well accident
A 35-year-old man has died as rescue crews tried to remove him from a well on a Narromine property.[MORE]
Conditional approval for grain storage expansion
The Narromine Shire Council has conditionally approved the expansion of a local grain storage, handling and marketing facility.[MORE]
Court finds brother not guilty of murder
A man who murdered his brother at Narromine has been found not guilty on the grounds of mental illness.[MORE]
Race on for mayoral spots
Jockeying has started for mayoral positions in the Narromine, Coonamble Gilgandra and Warrumbungle shires where election results have been finalised.[MORE]
Federal funds sought for doctor recruitment
The Narromine Shire Council is appealing for about $30,000 in federal funding to cover the recruitment costs of a new doctor.[MORE]
Small turnout for Narromine showcase
An event staged to entice new residents to move to Narromine has only attracted about 20 people.[MORE]
Gowest plan Narromine pilot training facility
The Orana regional development board, Gowest, is in discussions with Charles Sturt University (CSU) about establishing a pilot training facility at Narromine.[MORE]
Study to consider drag strip risks
A consultant is to examine the risks associated with setting up a drag strip in Narromine.[MORE]
Study to help determine future Narromine council rates
The Narromine Shire Council will do an independent study to determine its future rates mix.[MORE]
Narromine vies to host gliding championships
Narromine is in the running to host the World Gliding Championships in 2012.[MORE]
Council waste move sparks CDEP job fears
There is concern Narromine Community Development Employment Project (CDEP) participants will be put out of work when the local council takes over management of its waste depots.[MORE]
Man to face trial accused of brother's axe murder
A man accused of murdering his brother with an axe at Narromine has been committed to stand trial in the Supreme Court.[MORE]
MP wants council's lost revenue repaid
The Nationals' Member for Barwon, Kevin Humphries, wants the New South Wales Government to compensate a western council for revenue it has lost as the result of the introduction of a new rating system.[MORE]
Narromine farmers urged to unite behind new farmland rates policy
A Narromine farmer says he hopes the local agricultural community can embrace the council's new farmland rates policy.[MORE]
Council set to decide on rates policy
The long running debate over Narromine's rating structure will come to a head today when the council decides on its policy for the next financial year.[MORE]
Council seeks more legal advice on rating policy
The Narromine Shire Council will seek further advice on whether its rating policy is legal.[MORE]
Narromine council says no to mine accessing town water supply
The company proposing a gold mine near Tomingley will not be given access to Narromine's town water supply.[MORE]
Man dies in road crash near Narromine
A 24-year-old Dubbo man has been killed and three people injured in an accident near Narromine.[MORE]
Drought not yet over in Macquarie River catchment
Residents in the Macquarie River catchment are being urged to remain water wise, despite recent rain.[MORE]
RSL wants council to call Narromine cenotaph meeting
The Narromine RSL sub-branch wants the shire council to take responsibility for moving the town's cenotaph.[MORE]
Teenage boys to face court over string of car thefts
Three teenage boys from Dubbo and Bourke are to face the Dubbo Children's Court today charged with stealing cars and driving through the western area.[MORE]
Narromine snubs Country Week with showcase
Narromine Shire Council plans to host its own event this year instead of taking part in Country Week in Sydney.[MORE]
Public urged to invest in McGrath statue
Narromine Shire Council says it has already had interest from a family willing to contribute money to erect a statue of cricketer Glen McGrath.[MORE]
Telstra defends outsourcing work from rural areas
Telstra has defended its new workload model of flying in technicians from other states to help repair faults when it has just cut dozens of jobs in the region.[MORE]
