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Senior citizens theme a winner at bingo fundraiser

COMMUNITY members embraced the ‘senior citizens’ theme at the Wee Waa United Football Club’s fundraiser on Friday, held at the bowling club. Grey wigs, oversized reading glasses and walking sticks were the accessories of choice, while pearls, cardigans, floral blouses, dressing gowns and cosy blankets completed the creative costumes. Organisers thanked everyone who came along to support the Bingo Night and Reverse Raffle. “What a fun night it was; we loved seeing so many people there and your support means so much to our club,” said committee member Rachel Hamblin. “A massive thank you to all of […]

Jul 30, 2026

Brilliant night out in Burren: Community celebrates heritage, history and local artists

The Burren Junction community celebrated memories, history and local talent on Friday at the opening of the town’s museum, the launch of its bicycle walk and a fabulous art exhibition. BURREN Junction certainly knows how to turn on a fabulous evening, with more than 100 people gathering on Friday to celebrate the opening of the town’s museum, the launch of its historical bicycle walk and an art exhibition. The Burren School of Arts Hall was buzzing as people from across the district caught up over drinks and a delicious meal before admiring the impressive art exhibition and exploring the treasures […]

Jul 30, 2026

What makes a strong community?

DARRELL TIEMENS, MAYOR, NARRABRI SHIRE COUNCIL What makes a strong community? I’ve been thinking about that question a lot lately. It’s certainly not just roads, parks or buildings. They’re important, of course, but they’re only part of the picture. A strong community is built by people who take pride in where they live, look after one another and invest in the future. That’s something I see every week as I travel around the Narrabri Shire. Whether it’s volunteers serving at a community event, a sporting club maintaining its facilities, a farmer helping a neighbour or council staff repairing roads after […]

Jul 30, 2026

Violet Street bridge reopening delayed

THE reopening of Violet Street bridge will be delayed until mid-November while the project could experience cost increases, Narrabri Shire Council has announced. The council issued an update earlier this week and cited difficult ground conditions encountered during piling due to the multimillion-dollar project’s delay. “The project is now programmed to be finished and open to traffic in mid-November 2026, subject to weather conditions,” the council’s update read. “Council is currently working with the project’s contractor on anticipated cost increases due to the adjusted program schedule. “A report regarding these costs will be presented to councillors at next month’s ordinary […]

Jul 29, 2026