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Nominations now open for business awards

NARRABRI and District Chamber of Commerce will celebrate local businesses as it prepares for its annual gala awards dinner. Nominations are now open across all categories with hard copy forms distributed to local outlets and available online. Chamber president Russell Stewart confirmed that the presentation dinner, a highly sought-after gala event on the business and community calendar, would be staged on Saturday 10 October. Due to popular demand, the chamber will welcome back comedian and ventriloquist Darren Carr as the evening’s entertainment. Mr Stewart said the awards night is a celebration of the business community. “It’s a great opportunity for everyone […]

Jul 28, 2026

Workplace excellence toagain be recognised by Rotary

THE Rotary Club of Narrabri will again recognise excellence in the workplace through its Pride of Workmanship Award. The award aims to identify outstanding workers within the Narrabri Shire. The selection criteria includes a consistently high level of work over the past 12 months, surpassing expectations (in terms of both quality of work and the level of output) and an ongoing commitment to learning. Rotary’s vocational director Tricia Hadley has encouraged the community to acknowledge excellence in the workplace. “It’s a great opportunity for employers to give credit to hard workers, or for team members to recognise their colleague’s efforts,” she […]

Jul 28, 2026

WWHS runners go beyond the finish line

THE Run Beyond Project is more than just a running club; it’s a program designed to help students build confidence, resilience and valuable life skills through the power of running. Embracing the program, Wee Waa High School students have met each week with teachers Sarah Trevaskis and Olivia Bray for training as they work towards a goal race, celebrating their progress every step of the way. Along the journey, they take part in activities that develop skills to help them succeed not only in their goal race but in life beyond the finish line. In popular news, students also receive […]

Jul 28, 2026

Police investigating Barwan Street motel break and enter

Police are investigating an alleged aggravated break and enter at a motel in Narrabri early on Monday morning. Officers attached to Oxley Police District were called to a motel on Barwan Street, Narrabri, about 1am on Monday, July 27, after receiving reports of a break and enter. “Police arrived and were told the occupants of a motel room – a man and a woman – had awoken to two unknown males in their room demanding car keys, before the pair reportedly stole the keys and a bag and attempted to drive off in a hatchback parked outside,” said a statement […]

Jul 27, 2026