Wee Waa and surrounding farming communities were lit up like a Christmas tree on Wednesday night, ready for the judging of the hotly contested and highly anticipated 2024 lights competition.

“They were all so fabulous, people went all out,” said Roxanne Whitton who was one of the competition’s organisers along with Lisa Pfeffer.

“You could probably see the district glowing from space.

“They loveliest thing is they put up all the Christmas lights for other people’s enjoyment.”

From bush Christmas displays by country kids to real-life Santas greeting the judges – it was a spectacular, fun, and magical experience.

There were flashing reindeers dashing through the sky, dancing elves and a Bluey mailbox draped in tinsel.

Local children didn’t disappoint, embracing the festive spirit by dressing up and showing off their clever Christmas creations.

The Wohling’s big and bright shining star was mesmerising, not to mention Santa’s festive spray plane powered by liquid tinsel, then there was a sparkling truck sleigh that had a close call with a (blow-up) kangaroo, a Christmas movie screen in the Hobden’s front yard was a great place to stop, a glittering fishing boat and a snow machine that created a winter wonderland at Kilkenny Court transporting visitors to the North Pole for the night – just to name a few highlights, there really was something for everyone.

This year’s other highlights and results include:
Best child’s mailbox/display 7 years and under:
Winner- Joey and Rosie Reynolds – Cowper St
Runner- up – Freeman Cormie Ave
(prizes given to all entrants because of excellent efforts)
Best child’s mailbox/ display 8 years and over:
Winner – Knights – Boundary St
Runner-up – Hamilton’s Louis St
(prizes given to all entrants because of excellent efforts)
Winners are Grinners:
Equal winners – Head family Kilkenny Court and Smith family on Rose Street
Novice:
Winner – Carroll/ Valentine Cowper St
Runner-up – Hobden – George Wilson Ave
Best industrial business:
Winner – BH Tyres
Runner-up Namoi Logistics
All other businesses:
Winner – Vinnies
Best school display: 
Winner – Nurruby Wee Waa Childcare
Best Street: Kilkenny Court
Overall best farm display:
Winner – Boolcarroll – Spring Plains Rd
Runner- up – Rosebrook – Pilliga Rd
Best Farm Rd/Group: 
Winner – Spring Plains Rd
NEW CATEGORY: No entry, no worries – highly recommend you do a drive by these ones!
Towns – Alma Street
Hatton – Rose Street.

Orangisers thanked the generous sponsors who helped to make the 2024 Wee Waa and surrounds Christmas Lights competition such a fun success, the judges who had a very tough job this year (Narrabri Shire Council mayor Darrell Tiemens, farmer Angus Moore and journalist Ali Smith) and most importantly all the participants for their creative Christmas spirit.

“Merry Christmas and don’t forget to have a drive around to see all the beautiful lights,” added Roxanne.

  • The Head family and part of their amazing Christmas lights display, which includes a winter wonderland snow machine. They were equal winners in the ‘Winners are Grinners’ category with the Smiths on Rose Street. The Head family were also part of the winning street team - Kilkenny Court. Pictured, Katlin, Charlie, Ruby and Kyle Head.
  • The Head family and part of their amazing Christmas lights display, which includes a winter wonderland snow machine. They were equal winners in the ‘Winners are Grinners’ category with the Smiths on Rose Street. The Head family were also part of the winning street team - Kilkenny Court. Pictured, Katlin, Charlie, Ruby and Kyle Head.
  • Best Street: Winner - Kilkenny Court. Kyle Head, Blake Hamilton, Stephen Malinson, and Luke Dewson.
  • Christmas light comp. organisers Roxanne Whitton and Lisa Pfeffer with judges - NSC mayor Darrell Tiemens, Ali Smith and Angus Moore at the Head family’s snow machine on Kilkenny Court.
  • Novice category winner - Carroll/ Valentine Cowper St, pictured Bobby Carroll, Roxanne Whitton and a real-life Santa who warmly welcomed the judges.

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