News

Heartening to see response to newspapers’ return

IT has been heartening to see the community response to the return of the Wee Waa News and the Narrabri Courier. Local newspapers are not just businesses. They are part of the fabric of a community. They record our milestones, ask questions, cover local events, and give communities like ours a voice of our own. There will no doubt be some teething problems as the papers settle back in, but I think most people understand that. The important thing is that they are back, and I wish them well as they rebuild. I also want to reassure residents that the […]

Jun 18, 2026

Cotton Capital Music Muster hits all the right notes

HUNDREDS of visitors rolled into town for the 2026 Cotton Capital Country Music Muster, a four-day celebration of music and mateship that delivered a major boost to the local economy. This year’s muster was hosted by the Wee Waa Lions Club, with members taking charge of the catering and serving up their signature camp-oven cooking, which quickly became a crowd favourite. The muster brought more than 80 caravans and camping groups to the Wee Waa showgrounds in May, along with travellers staying in local motels. Over four days, the showground was buzzing with walk-up performers, market stalls and […]

Jun 18, 2026

$13 million fire precinct celebrated

IT was an action-packed day in Narrabri on Friday, with the grand opening of the Namoi-Gwydir Rural Fire Service Precinct and the honouring of some incredible RFS volunteers during National Medal and Long Service Medal presentations. The day marked a major investment in local emergency services, with almost $15 million committed across the Namoi Gwydir District. This includes the new $13.1 million Fire Control Centre and the official handover of six new firefighting vehicles, valued at a combined $1.896 million, to local brigades. The precinct is located on the Old Newell Highway at Narrabri West, adjacent to the […]

Jun 18, 2026

High Tea on the Green – raising funds for the vital WRHS

RALLYING funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) is a cause close to the hearts of many locals, with most community members having some experience with the vital lifeline. On Sunday, the dedicated members of the Wee Waa WRHS Volunteer Support Group hosted the High Tea on the Green fundraiser at the golf club, drawing a cheerful crowd for a relaxing and fun afternoon. Guests enjoyed delicious homemade sandwiches and slices while catching up over a cup of tea or a glass of bubbles. The atmosphere was light and social, but the purpose behind the gathering was deeply meaningful. […]

Jun 18, 2026