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Wee Waa celebrates Australia Day

Wee Waa celebrates Australia Day

As temperatures soared, Wee Waarians beat the scorching heat on Australia Day by again hosting the town’s ceremony at breakfast time. Water activities proved to be popular on the long weekend - from making a splash at the Wee Waa Memorial Pool to swimming or skiing at...

Beach party at the Wilga Hotel

Beach party at the Wilga Hotel

Truck loads of sand was being delivered to the Wilga Hotel for their Hottest 100 Beach Party held on Saturday to celebrate Australia Day. There were pools, yabbie races and cocktails followed by live music that night.

Packed celebration marks Australia Day in Boggabri | PHOTOS

Packed celebration marks Australia Day in Boggabri | PHOTOS

Boggabri Public School was the host venue with the hall and fences decorated with Australian flag bunting, Australia Day green and gold bunting, banners, pull-ups and a centre piece de resistance in the centre of the hall was a presentation put together by Ben Carter...

Dressing students for success at Barrakets

Dressing students for success at Barrakets

Barrakets Shop 2 in Maitland Street, Narrabri, will have students dressed for success and ready to embrace the 2026 school year. The business has uniforms for Narrabri Public School, Narrabri High School and St Francis Xavier’s Primary School, from size 4 to 3XL. Also...

Little eyes, big picture

Little eyes, big picture

With one in five children having a vision problem, an eye examination is high on the back to school check list. Children often don’t complain of vision problems as they think everyone sees the same way they do. Often problems can go unnoticed until they have already...

Australia Day 2026 – by Max Pringle OAM

Australia Day 2026 – by Max Pringle OAM

Each country has their special day That they love to celebrate, What they’ve achieved throughout the year But some others love to hate. Though things have not been all that good As the year drew to an end, We’re not the country we once were That’s the message we now...

National Day of Mourning acknowledged

National Day of Mourning acknowledged

Statement from Jamie Chaffey, Member for Parkes, dated January 22: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge today’s National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack that occurred on 14 December. This week, I stood alongside Members of...

Community efforts making a real difference to town reservoir level

Community efforts making a real difference to town reservoir level

Over the past few weeks, I know water restrictions have been difficult for many people in the Narrabri township, particularly during periods of extreme heat. I want to begin by acknowledging that this has not been easy. Access to water is something we all rely on...

Michelle Wheeler, Caitlin Evans awarded shire honours

Michelle Wheeler, Caitlin Evans awarded shire honours

Michelle Wheeler and Caitlin Evans are the toast of Narrabri Shire after receiving top honours at the Australia Day celebration at The Crossing Theatre on Monday morning. Michelle, the shire’s Citizen of the Year, has dedicated considerable time to community and...

Nine students awarded education grants at CEFN presentation night

Nine students awarded education grants at CEFN presentation night

Nine students have been celebrated as the Country Education Foundation of the Namoi announced the recipients of education grants at a presentation event held at The Exchange last week. Students, their families, sponsoring businesses and organisations were joined by...

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