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Wee Waa duo scores international invitation

TWO talented Wee Waa High School students have been offered the experience of a lifetime: the chance to join an international rugby league tour of the United Kingdom and France next year. What started as a pretty ordinary school day soon turned into an extraordinary one when Taylor Horne and Ruby Clayton each received a letter in the mail a fortnight ago, inviting them to take part in Wanderers Australia’s Female Rugby League Tour Program to the United Kingdom and France in September and October 2027. For both girls, opening the invitation was a surreal moment. “I was very surprised,” […]

Jul 8, 2026

Clay target shooting

NARRABRI Clay Target Club held its June Monthly Shoot with the President’s Cup. Thirty-eight shooters attended what was a great day of shooting. Blake Schwartz was awarded the open winner with 149/150. As the open champion, Schwartz was also presented with the President’s Cup by Northern Inland Credit Union’s Narrabri branch manager Josephine (Joe) Morley. In AA-grade, Max Betts was first on 147/150 with second place awarded to Angus Gunn on 146/150. Gus Gibbs on 143/150 was first in A-grade ahead of second-placed Graham Baylis on 141/150. Joshua Knapman was first in B-grade on 140/150 while […]

Jul 6, 2026

Pool fees adopted as NSC commits to further consultation after strong community feedback

NARRABRI Shire Council (NSC) has adopted its 2026–27 Operational Plan, including new fees and charges for aquatic facilities, despite receiving a significant number of submissions raising concerns about affordability and the negative impact on pool users. While fee increases were adopted at June’s ordinary council meeting, NSC said it has ‘heard’ the questions and concerns, and will respond to the strong community feedback by committing to further consultation with pool users before considering the proposed Aquatic Facilities Management Plan and updated policy. Prior to councillors voting in favour of adopting the plan, a requirement was added to request the general […]

Jul 5, 2026

Tough game for Narrabri FC against Moree Minions

NARRABRI FC played its first game of the season at Hogan Oval on Saturday, with plenty of effort on display despite a tough result on the scoreboard. The Moree Minions claimed the win, leading 6–2 at half-time before finishing 7–2 at full-time, with only one goal scored in the second half. The Domino’s Narrabri Player of the Match went to Elijah Ghassan, recognised for an impressive defensive performance. Both of Narrabri’s goals came from Sital Nepal, who continued his strong form and was voted Players’ Player for the match. The team gave a special shoutout to Narrabri FC club […]

Jul 4, 2026