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Crash near Wee Waa claims three lives

Two men and a teenager have died following a two-vehicle crash near Wee Waa yesterday. Just after 5.30pm on Wednesday, June 15, emergency services were called to Culgoora Road, about 20km east of Wee Waa, following reports two utilities had collided. The driver and...

Topical 16/6/22

With new federal portfolios being announced, including an ‘Assistant Minister for the Republic’, a reader has suggested another new role be created - ‘Minister for Common Sense’. “The new minister could look at some intriguing issues such as why Australia’s strategic...

Topical 16/6/22

Super powers in the animal kingdom! Topical was fascinated to read that raccoons can actually hear a worm breathing underground.

Thumbs down 16/6/22

Thumbs down to the people who can’t park their cars properly. Some people take up two car spaces instead of one which prevents others from parking. I saw one car in Maitland Street on Saturday morning, diagonally parked across two bays.

Queen’s birthday honour for regional and rural advocacy

Queen’s birthday honour for regional and rural advocacy

Former Deputy Prime Minister and sixth-generation farmer from Mullaley, John Anderson AC, has been recognised with the highest appointment in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Mr Anderson has been appointed as a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent...

New deputy mayor elected to Narrabri Shire Youth Council

New deputy mayor elected to Narrabri Shire Youth Council

Narrabri Shire Youth Council has a new deputy mayor, following the resignation of Charlotte Penberthy from the position. Wee Waa’s Mackenzie Jones was appointed by her fellow councillors and will represent the youth community alongside Youth mayor Jordan Kay, Youth...

Charlie’s Charts 15th June 2022

Charlie’s Charts 15th June 2022

The local market is under pressure as inflation and the prospect of much higher rates begins to sap investor and consumer confidence. The index is now similar to January 2021 levels. The four-hour chart shows we reached our downside target and the market continued to...

Ideas, inspiration and award announcements at cropping seminar

Ideas, inspiration and award announcements at cropping seminar

About 200 professionals from the agricultural sector gathered in Narrabri for the 2022 Crop Consultants Australia seminar, held at The Crossing Theatre last week. The two-day event covered various topics impacting agronomists and cropping consultants, from...

Wee Waa climbs the ladder after scoring a big win

Wee Waa climbs the ladder after scoring a big win

Wee Waa United climbed the Namoi Soccer League first grade ladder last week after scoring a massive victory against Narrabri Eleven FC at Hogan Oval. Wee Waa’s attacking midfield gun Alex Lucero ran rampant from start to finish in the Thursday night fixture and netted...

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