Wee Waa Archives - Page 272 of 302

Sixty years in the saddleWee Waa and District Pony Club celebrates 60th anniversary

WHAT better date than the Horses’ Birthday to mark 60 years of riding, friendship and community spirit? On 1 August, the Wee Waa and District Pony Club celebrated its 60th anniversary, bringing together past and present members to share stories, reminisce and honour the much-loved community group. A special guest at the event was one of the club’s founding members, Clive Richardson, who, along with his late wife Greta, made a lasting impact on the club. Since its beginnings in 1966, the Wee Waa and District Pony Club has helped generations of young riders build confidence and skills, while also […]

Aug 17, 2026

Combined team wins state Division 4 title

A COMBINED team of Wee Waa, Narrabri and Lightning Ridge players has claimed Bowls NSW’s State Pennant Finals in Division 4. Wee Waa Bowling Club was represented by Dorothy and Kay Dewson as well as Melissa Allen. For Narrabri Bowling Club, the winning team included Lisa Pillar and Bec Taylor. Team one consisted of Melissa Allen as lead, Bec Taylor as second, Dorothy Dewson as third, and Kay Dewson as skip. Team two consisted of Heidi Monch (Lightning Ridge) as lead, Christie Ravot (Lightning Ridge) as second, Sheila Nagy (Lightning Ridge) as third, and Lisa Pillar as skip. Prior to […]

Aug 15, 2026

Acknowledging police officers’ outstanding work

DARRELL TIEMENS, MAYOR, NARRABRI SHIRE COUNCIL Our community has endured a troubling spike in crime, so I want to begin by acknowledging the outstanding work of officers from the Narrabri area and the Oxley Police District. Their recent announcement that alleged offenders responsible for a number of incidents have been charged is welcome news and reflects determined, professional police work. I thank every officer involved. They have pursued these matters while continuing to respond to the everyday demands of policing a large regional area. Charges are now before the courts and the legal process must take its course, but our […]

Aug 15, 2026

Multiple arrests in Narrabri Shire police operation

A POLICE operation conducted in Narrabri Shire has resulted in multiple arrests. Local police were supported by officers from Oxley Police District, the Western Region Operation Support Group and the Police Dog Unit. The Western Region Rescue Unit, through its remotely piloted aircraft system (drone) capabilities, were also part of the operation. Two teenage boys and three men were charged with alleged property-related, personal violence and breach of bail offences following a deployment of police as part of Operation Soteria. As part of a three-day operation targeting break, enter and enter steal offences in the townships of Narrabri and Wee […]

Aug 14, 2026