Cartoon 19/10/2021

Phelps Family: Jono and Wendy Phelps, Libby Brennan, Anna Hall, James Brennan, James and Lenny Hall, front, Lilly Brennan, Percy and Emmeline Hall, Phoebe and Eddie Brennan. Guests were all shook up as they slipped on their blue suede shoes and donned their best Elvis‑era outfits to celebrate Jono Phelps’ 70th birthday at House on Rose recently. The birthday bash was also an impressive fundraiser, with $12,000 rallied for the vital WRHS.

WRHS fundraiser

All shook up for Elvis-style birthday bash

Guests were all shook up as they slipped on their blue suede shoes and donned their best Elvis-era outfits to celebrate Jono Phelps’ 70th birthday at House on Rose recently. With a little less conversation and a lot more rock ’n’ roll, the Elvis-themed bash was not only a memorable milestone but also an impressive fundraiser, with $12,000 raised for the vital Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. The cause is close to the hearts of Mr Phelps and his wife Wendy, long‑time supporters of the WRHS through years of volunteering with the Wee Waa support group and events at Spring Plains. […]

May 12, 2026

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Narrabri water restrictions to be downgraded to level three

Narrabri town water restrictions will be downgraded from Level 4 to Level 3, Narrabri Shire Council announced late on Thursday evening. As per Narrabri Shire Council’s Drought Management Plan the trigger to move water restrictions has been reached. The Level 3 restrictions will come into effect from 7pm on Friday, March 6. Narrabri Shire Mayor Darrell Tiemens emphasised that Level 3 restrictions still require care and restraint. “This is not a return to unrestricted water use,” he said. “Level 3 restrictions allow more flexibility, but we still need everyone to use water wisely and follow the rules. If consumption increases […]

Mar 5, 2026

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Level 4 water restrictions to return for Narrabri

Level four water restrictions will return for the Narrabri township in response to high demand and forecast extreme heat into next week. The heightened measures will come into effect from 7am on Saturday, January 24. Narrabri Shire Council announced the restrictions on Thursday evening. Council’s infrastructure delivery director Warren Faulkner said demand is currently exceeding the system’s ability to replenish, resulting in falling reservoir levels. “Over the past few days, more water has been leaving the system than can be fed back in,” Mr Faulkner said. “Current demand is averaging around 145 litres per second, while our maximum inlet supply […]

Jan 23, 2026

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