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Meet Wee Waa’s 2026 Young Woman Competition entrants

MEET the 2026 Wee Waa Young Woman Competition entrants. The Wee Waa Young Woman Competition is a highlight of the local show, with community members gathering for the announcement and participants describing the initiative as a rewarding experience. This year, Wee Waa’s Elly-May Johns and Spring Plains’ Zoe Pocock are the junior entrants, while Wee Waarians Mackenzie Jones and Montana Winter have thrown their hats in the ring for the senior title. The winners and runners-up will be revealed at the Wee Waa Show, set to be held on 14 and 15 August. As reported previously, judging was held on […]

Aug 10, 2026

The history behind the colourful bikes in Burren

COLOURFUL bicycles are brightening up the streets of Burren Junction, and there’s history behind them. As reported last week, Burren’s Historic Bicycles Walk was launched on Friday 24 July, when the community celebrated memories, history and local talent at the opening of the town’s museum and art exhibition. Readers might have noticed the red, green, yellow, purple, blue and white bikes popping up around town and the new heritage signs. The Burren Junction Historic Bicycles Walk is a self-guided journey through 29 historic sites that tells the story of Burren and the people who have helped shape it over more […]

Aug 9, 2026

WWPS kindy class ages gracefully for 100 days of learning

WEE Waa Public School’s kindergarten class looked well beyond their years as they dressed up as 100-year-olds to celebrate 100 days of learning. The classmates helped each other through the “aches and pains” before enjoying a delicious barbecue and reminiscing about the school year so far. The icing on the cake was a cake stall, thanks to the school’s parents and citizens committee.

Aug 9, 2026

Council responds to rates concerns

NARRABRI Shire Council has responded to community concerns over this financial year’s rates and annual charges, acknowledging feedback from residents including about the impact of increased costs on households. There has been commentary on both social media and direct feedback submitted to the council about an increase in rates. “Council has received varied feedback from residents regarding rates and annual charges for 2026–27, including concerns about the impact of increased costs on households,” said Narrabri Shire Council’s corporate and community services director Mark Watt. “It is not unusual for council to receive a range of views whenever rates are adjusted. […]

Aug 8, 2026