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Study support

Young people set off with a helping hand

School leavers setting off for tertiary study, TAFE and vocational training face plenty of challenges, not the least of which is financial. The costs of travel, text books, accommodation and myriad other expenses have to be met. But Narrabri and Wee Waa school leavers have the opportunity to receive some welcome financial help as they set out. The Education Foundation of the Namoi is a voluntary, community group which was established in 2002 with the express purpose of helping young people on their career journey. This year 19 Wee Waa and Narrabri young people have embarked on their career training […]

Jan 24, 2020

Australia Day awards

Who will be Citizens of the Year?

The Australia Day Awards are an opportunity for the community to officially recognise the achievements of community members who make a significant contribution to the Narrabri Shire. The nominees for the 2020 Young Citizen of the Year Award: •Georgia Goodhew – Georgia has excelled in education, environmental and humanitarian duties. She has represented her school locally, in NSW and ACT as well as overseas. She attended ‘Schoolies Unearthed’ in Vanuatu to complete humanitarian duties assisting in the build of toilet blocks for a small village. •Matthew Nash – Matthew was nominated because of his excellence in the areas of school […]

Jan 24, 2020

amazing escape

Young hero saves brother from fire

Ten–year-old Téa Robinson is being hailed a hero for saving her younger brother, two-year- old Tuxton, from a house fire at their family home in Wee Waa on Wednesday morning. “It’s nothing short of a miracle,” said firefighter Todd Cowan. “Her actions were heroic, if she didn’t wake up and react to the smoke alarm we would have been dealing with fatalities,” said Mr Cowan. “This shows that all the work around smoke alarm campaigns has paid off – the fact a 10 year old kid knew what to do and how to get out of the house safely. “A […]

Jan 23, 2020

Police news

Cash and alcohol allegedly stolen from a Wee Waa sports club

The police officer in charge of Narrabri Shire Inspector Robert Dunn said crime scene officers have been investigating the alleged theft of cash and alcohol from a sports club in Wee Waa today. “Officers have taken samples that will hopefully assist in identifying the offenders,” said Insp. Dunn. “Between 6am and 6:15am today, unknown persons gained entry to a premises at Wee Waa by forcing the front door. “Police were notified and on scene very soon after.” Inspector Dunn said it was discovered entry had been gained and that an amount of cash and alcohol had allegedly been stolen from the premises. Police […]

Jan 21, 2020