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Wee Waa Panthers ready for Cook Oval return

By Geoff Newling Wee Waa Panthers will play their first home games of the season at Cook Oval this Sunday when they host the Boggabri Kangaroos in ladies league tag and first grade fixtures. They enter round three searching for their first wins in both grades after a...

Alarming increase in alcohol offences: Police

Alarming increase in alcohol offences: Police

Narrabri police have voiced concerns about an increase in alcohol-related offences and incidents, including drink-driving and brawls in licensed premises in recent weeks. Police have urged people to ensure they do not drive while intoxicated and to behave in a manner...

Local star power on display at Royal Easter Show

Local star power on display at Royal Easter Show

Narrabri and Wee Waa Show society star Francis Drysdale shone brightly at the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year, he was part of a winning team in the hotly contested District Exhibit Competition. Central District was announced the 2024 display winner, second overall...

80th birthday celebrations for Geoff Brown

80th birthday celebrations for Geoff Brown

Geoff Brown OAM celebrated his memorable milestone 80th birthday surrounded by many of his friends and family at The Exchange in Narrabri on Saturday, April 6. Geoff and Janet Brown were married and lived in Narrabri before moving to Wee Waa in 1969 where Geoff was...

Drovers’ Campfire is back!

Drovers’ Campfire is back!

The Boggabri Drovers’ Campfire has become a much-anticipated event for caravanners, motorhome owners, travellers and day visitors from all over Australia. From humble beginnings in 2006, the 2024 Drovers’ Campfire is shaping up to be another award-winning event. The...

$5 million for replacement of Violet Street bridge in Narrabri

$5 million for replacement of Violet Street bridge in Narrabri

One of Narrabri’s most flood-prone bridges will be replaced after the state government awarded Narrabri Shire Council $5 million as part of the Infrastructure Betterment Fund. The Violet Street bridge will receive a massive overhaul as part of the jointly-funded...

Community awareness a priority this World Parkinson’s Day

Community awareness a priority this World Parkinson’s Day

The Narrabri Parkinson’s Support Group gathered in Post Office Square on World Parkinson’s Day on Thursday, April 11 to raise awareness for a cause that is close to the hearts of many members of the community. Part of World Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an...