Wee Waa

The community cheered on Namoi Valley Christian School teacher Geraldine Cronje recently as she completed a marathon distance: 42.2 kilometres, running from her home in Wee Waa to Narrabri. “It’s my first marathon in Australia since we immigrated here one and a half years ago – very exciting,” she said.   “I’m just a South African teacher running in my new home country. “My husband (Stefan) will be driving behind me all the way.”   Mrs Cronje was also supported by NVCS students and families, some cycling beside her as they all cheered her on, every step of the way, […]

Narrabri Shire’s small businesses will have access to a range of workshops, networking opportunities and business development events throughout October as part of NSW Small Business Month. Narrabri Shire Council has participated in the annual initiative since 2018, with this year’s program focusing on emerging technology, digital capability, tourism development, financial management, networking and regional economic growth. The program includes six free events, the ticketed Business NSW New England North West Future Invest Forum and the council’s continued support of the Narrabri Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, which was held on Saturday 10 October. The council’s small business liaison officer, […]