Wee Waa
  • celebrating nurses

International Nurses Day celebrated in Wee Waa and new health service manager appointed

The dedicated and hard-working nurses of the Wee Waa District were celebrated last week on International Nurses Day. The important occasion is celebrated worldwide on May 12 every year, the date Florence Nightingale was born. Regarded as the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale was a trailblazing British nurse, statistician, social reformer, and leader of improved health care. The day is a time to honour the invaluable work being done by members of the nursing profession. This year’s theme for International Nurses Day was Nurses: A Voice to Lead – invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health. […]

May 18, 2022

  • Anzac Day

Commemorations in full force in Wee Waa district

Anzac Day commemoration services were back in full force in the Wee Waa district on Monday, with dawn and day services held at the town’s war memorial clock tower as well as in the surrounding villages of Burren Junction, Gwabegar, Pilliga and Rowena. For the past two years, COVID-19 restrictions have impacted traditional events in some way. This year, schools, community groups and residents were able to march and gather to pay tribute to servicemen and women. Anzac Day, April 25, is regarded as one of Australia’s most important national occasions, marking the anniversary of the first major military action […]

Apr 28, 2022

  • Wee Waa Health housing

Health housing for medical professionals arrives in Wee Waa

Wee Waa has welcomed the arrival and construction of two new homes for medical professionals. The modern houses are located at 101 Alma Street, opposite the hospital, and it’s hoped they will help attract more health professionals to the Wee Waa district by offering convenient, clean, comfortable, and homely accommodation. There is a two-bedroom and a three-bedroom house, both include two impressive bathrooms as well as a kitchen and living area. The houses will also be furnished. “We’re thrilled,” said Wee Waa Community Complex Incorporated chair Andrew Greste. “It’s been a pleasure to work with the committee, and I also […]

Apr 21, 2022

  • Debutante Ball

Debutantes dazzle at Wee Waa balls

Wee Waa Lions Club has had a busy few weeks, hosting Seniors’ Week events in town and at Rowena Pub as well as two debutante balls. On March 26, debutantes Elise Platt, Dani Newman, Acacia Bell, and Chloe George were presented to Lions district governor Robin Parker. Wee Waa Lions Club president Julia Dowleans OAM said the four young women were meant to be debutantes in 2021 but COVID restrictions delayed their ball. Elsie’s partner was Dylan Dixon, Sam Galagher partnered Dani, Hayden Shearin partnered Acacia and David Allen was Chloe George’s partner. “They are a really lovely bunch of […]

Apr 13, 2022

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