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Push for Vietnam War recognition continues

DYLAN SMITH THE campaign to see some 2,500 National Service Vietnam veterans recognised continues for Narrabri’s Richard Barry. Mr Barry, himself a Vietnam veteran, has led a continued push to see veterans’ service acknowledged through the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVCM). Within that cohort, Mr Barry has also provided assistance to many Vietnam veterans (Army, Navy and Air Force) who, through no fault of their own, were sent back to Australia without being awarded the medal because they had not served the ‘required’ 181 days in the combat zone. “These men had fulfilled their lawful conscription period and under […]

Jul 18, 2026

Successful last hurrah for Rayleigh

AFTER 69 magnificent years, it was the end of an era for the Holcombe family on Friday, 10 July, when the final Rayleigh Poll Hereford bull sale was held at ‘Kombali’, Narrabri. “Enormous result in the final sale and great to go out with a bang,” said agent Bruce Evans of Nutrien Ag Solutions, Narrabri. Competitive bidding pushed the top-selling bull to an impressive $26,000 price tag, but beyond the financial figure, the homozygous polled Rayleigh Valedictorian (Lot 7) was a particularly meaningful sale; the sire heading home with loyal Rayleigh clients Gisela and Wilfred Steiner of Coonamble, who purchased […]

Jul 17, 2026

Wee Waa celebrates NAIDOC Week with Family Fun Day

A burst of winter sunshine provided perfect conditions for this year’s NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day, held at Dangar Park in Wee Waa on Friday 10 July. “Our NAIDOC Family Fun Day is an important celebration, a celebration for everyone,” said Wee Waa Local Aboriginal Land Council (WWLALC) chief executive officer Robyn Keeffe. “We really promote togetherness; this is for the whole community. “We’ve been doing it yearly, and we endeavour to have all the health services here, so that people can get their health checks. “And I want to thank everyone for their support and help to make it […]

Jul 16, 2026

Tradition celebrated at Lodge Namoi debutante ball

THE Lodge Namoi Freemasons debutante ball has been celebrated for 52 years in Narrabri and the treasured tradition continued on Saturday night. “It is something our community can be incredibly proud of and it is wonderful to see the Masonic debutante ball remain such an important event in the social calendar of the Narrabri Shire,” said ball co-coordinator Jordan Rex. “It is a reflection of the strength of our community, the traditions we value, and the support we continue to show one another. “To our debutantes and their partners – congratulations. “Enjoy every moment of tonight, it is a memory […]

Jul 16, 2026