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Blue Boars through to preliminary finals

NARRABRI Rugby Club’s premiership hopes remain firmly alive across four grades, with the Blue Boars’ first and third grade teams earning a spot each in Central North’s preliminary finals. Dangar Park hosted Saturday’s minor final with the Blue Boars’ third grade squad downing the Tamworth Pirates in a dominant display, 66 to 36, in the first of the day’s games. First grade remained in control of their clash with the Inverell Highlanders despite some early adversity, defeating the visitors 48-33. The Blue Boars lost Jonty White at kick off and Hamish Nolan within about 15 minutes of the first grade […]

Aug 13, 2026

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

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

CWA medical grant invests in the future of rural healthcare

STUDENTS from across the region are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 CWA Barwon Group Medical Grant, a long-running initiative that has distributed more than $300,000 to local students pursuing health-related careers since 1998. Applications for the 2026 grant round are now open. The grant provides valuable support to students undertaking tertiary and vocational studies in a wide range of health and allied health disciplines. Established by the CWA Barwon Group Medical Grant Committee in 1998, the grant was created to assist local students with the costs associated with health-related study while encouraging graduates to return to their rural […]

Aug 7, 2026