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Shire to seek funding approval for Wee Waa community park

DYLAN SMITH Narrabri Shire Council will seek the Department of Regional NSW’s approval to amend a funding agreement and enable the development of a community park on the corner of Rose and Church streets in Wee Waa. The council had originally received funding through round nine of Resources for Regions to develop a community centre at the former site of the Wee Waa NAB branch. The council previously reported that construction costs for such a facility would exceed the allocated funding. Members of the community had also suggested amending the plans as similar facilities already existed in Wee Waa. A […]

Sep 28, 2026

Roy Butler seeks review of remote status of police stations and staffing

DYLAN SMITH State Member for Barwon Roy Butler has asked the NSW police minister to consider reviewing the remote and special remote status of police stations in the electorate. Mr Butler tabled the query during question time in parliament and highlighted the need to increase staffing in those locations. “I thank the minister for her visits to the Barwon police stations and her interest in ensuring we have adequate police staffing in those stations,” Mr Butler said. Yasmin Catley, the NSW police minister, acknowledged Mr Butler’s question and said she had visited Wee Waa and met with staff last year. […]

Sep 28, 2026

WWHS turns yellow for R U OK? Day

Wee Waa High School came together on Thursday 10 September to mark R U OK? Day, with students and staff wearing yellow and bringing along a gold coin donation in support of mental health initiatives. The school community rallied behind the important cause, raising an impressive $583 while helping to spread the message that a simple conversation can make a meaningful difference. R U OK? Day is an Australian mental health awareness day that encourages people to check in with friends, family, colleagues and community members by asking, “Are you OK?”. The day is led by R U […]

Sep 28, 2026

Matched Giving Campaign is back for Country Education Foundation of the Namoi

Country Education Foundation of the Namoi (CEFN) has announced that its Matched Giving Campaign for 2026 is back. The local community is now able donate with greater impact as all donations made in September and October are matched. Funds raised will go directly towards supporting local youth and help them break down barriers they face when accessing further education and training, such as financial pressures, distance and isolation. CEFN chair Cara Stoltenberg said support from local donors throughout the campaign will have great benefits for students looking to pursue post-secondary school education and training. “All of the funds raised throughout […]

Sep 27, 2026