A major light and entertainment event is set to transform Narrabri tomorrow evening, with NarraBRIGHT 2026 promising a night of colour, creativity and community. The event will turn the Narrabri CBD, including Maitland Street, Dewhurst Street and the Narrabri Creek...
Construction has officially begun on the long-awaited replacement of Quirindi’s iconic Swinging Bridge, more than three years after it was destroyed in severe flooding in November 2022. Liverpool Plains Shire Council confirmed work is now underway on the new...
A surge in feral rabbit populations across New South Wales is raising alarm among farmers and regional communities, with the Opposition warning the issue is being overlooked. Recent reports have highlighted a growing problem, with favourable seasonal conditions and...
Two teenage boys were charged following an alleged aggravated break and enter in Moree. Police were called to a home on Jones Avenue about 2.45am on Sunday, March 15, after reports of a break-in. Officers were told a 61-year-old woman was woken by loud banging at her...
Next month’s Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival will infuse a global twist on local flavours, with celebrated intrepid chef Warren Mendes set to be a festival highlight. During the past year, Warren has launched the third season of his hit food-and-travel series...
Two teenage boys have been charged as part of an investigation by the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team (NSW JCTT). In December 2025, officers attached to New England Police District commenced an investigation after receiving information a teenager was allegedly...
The state government has agreed to scale back plans for the Moree Special Activation Precinct following concerns from Moree Plains Shire Council about the project’s long-term financial impact. The Minns Labor Government agreed to revise the scope of the project after...
Next Wednesday’s ordinary council meeting will be an important one for our shire. We will formally swear in our new councillor, Mark Strahle, and I look forward to welcoming him to the table. It is a solid agenda, with a number of items that continue to move our work...
I would like to say a sincere thank you to all the volunteers across Wee Waa who give their time every week to support our community. Many people don’t realise how much work is done behind the scenes to run local events, support community groups, maintain facilities...
Now that daylight saving has finally finished is the council going to change the times of water restrictions? At 90 years of age, it has been most difficult to water my garden during the hours allowed, but now it is impossible, as it’s dark well before 7pm and I can’t...
Artemis II is NASA’s first crewed mission in the Artemis program, designed to send four astronauts on a lunar flyby and safely return them to Earth without landing on the Moon. Launching aboard the powerful Space Launch System on April 1 and traveling in the Orion...
I’m all in favour of trees, but in the right place. I see on my daily commute to work across the Namoi River bridge - sorry, I mean Narrabri Creek - a flourishing gum tree growing on the roadway next to the pedestrian walkway. It’s about 700cm high at the moment but...