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Wee Waa Carp muster catches big crowd on Australia Day

Wee Waa Carp muster catches big crowd on Australia Day

The coolest place to be on Australia Day was the Wee Waa Carp Muster: the popular event lured a big crowd of local families and friends, who gathered under the shady trees at Yellow Banks and celebrated the long weekend. “The kids especially had a great time being...

Topical 8/2/24

Flamingoes aren’t born pink. They actually come into the world with grey/white feathers and only develop a pinkish hue after eating a diet of brine shrimp and blue-green algae.

Topical 8/2/24

People who eat whatever they want and stay slim have a slow metabolism, not fast as people think. A skinny person tends to have less muscle mass than others, meaning their basal metabolic rate (BMR) is lower than a high muscle mass - this gives them a slow metabolism...

Joan Griffiths – a beacon of community service in Narrabri

Joan Griffiths – a beacon of community service in Narrabri

Joan Griffiths was awarded Citizen of the Year for her remarkable contributions to the Narrabri Shire community, volunteering with multiple organisations. The highly active community member was presented with her award by mayor Darrell Tiemens and Australia Day...

Topical 8/2/24

The Lunar New Year starts on Saturday and kicks off the Year of the Dragon, which is said to be a very lucky year in Chinese astrology. In Chinese culture, the Dragon symbolises talent, power and excellence meaning 2024 is forecast to be a year for change, opportunity...

Thumbs up 8/2/24

Thumbs up to Boggabri’s Sam Snape who auditioned for Australian Idol. It was a fantastic performance singing Thank God I’m A Country Boy.

Thumbs up 8/2/24

Thumbs up that the monthly markets have started again for the year.

Thumbs down 8/2/24

Thumbs down to people who parallel park in angle parking spaces. There is a sign reading 45 degree angle park - and they still parallel park.