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Farmers fear water risks in controversial gas pipeline

The federal government says a gas pipeline is unlikely to affect major waterways and threatened species, but locals are asking a court to review the decision.

AAP · Jun 4, 2025

Bless your cotton jocks: town's cheeky bid to retailers

A social media campaign is highlighting the absurdity of being unable to buy a decent supply of socks and jocks in one of Australia's leading cotton regions.

AAP · May 28, 2025

Carp Diem: targeting the ‘perfect invasive species’ one fishing competition at a time

2.3 tonnes of carp were removed from the Narrabri creek in north-west NSW at the annual carp muster – but experts say it won’t make a dent

The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024

Gomeroi people want 'overhaul' of native title laws following Narrabri Gas Project approval

Opponents of the Santos coal seam gas project in NSW's west say there is a threat of catastrophic contamination to their main water source, while the Gomeroi people want an "overhaul" of the native title laws that approved it.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

Gas project cleared despite elder concerns

Mining leases should be granted to Santos for its Narrabri gas project, despite traditional owners' fears, the National Native Title Tribunal says .

AAP · Dec 20, 2022

Cannabis crop worth $22 million seized by police at remote property near Narrabri

Six people have been arrested after almost 11,000 cannabis plants were seized at a remote property near Narrabri in north west NSW.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

Narrabri evacuated as flood waters enter homes in saturated northern NSW

Hydrologist says flood levels similar to last year but this time the water has nowhere to go, prolonging the disaster

The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022

The Gomeroi people have fought Santos' Narrabri Gas Project for a decade. They hope a novel climate change argument could help them win

When the Gomeroi people refused to consent to the Narrabri Gas Project, Santos started legal proceedings. The traditional owners hope a novel interpretation of native title laws could see them win.

ABC News · Sep 12, 2022

Santos takes ownership of Hunter Gas Pipeline to get Narrabri gas to domestic market

The energy giant has taken ownership of a company with approval for a pipeline which Santos needs to get its gas from Narrabri into the domestic market.

ABC News · Aug 11, 2022

Bee parasite varroa mite detected in Narrabri, new emergency zone declared

A property in Narrabri is linked to honey bee hives in Newcastle, with a new emergency zone created.

ABC News · Jul 5, 2022