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Wee Waa Hospital

Call for submissions to support Save Wee Waa Hospital campaign

Community members are being urged to share their negative experiences under the local health district and issues with Wee Waa Hospital. To assist residents with the submission process, writing workshops were held at the Wee Waa library and Wee Waa Local Aboriginal Lands Council recently. “My bill to split the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) was referred to an inquiry in NSW Parliament, meaning anyone who has had a negative experience with this health district can write a submission,” said Mr Butler in his regular newsletter. “This is the perfect opportunity for the NSW Parliament to hear directly […]

Apr 17, 2025

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Thumbs Up

Thumbs up 10/4/25

Thumbs up to the high school teacher who has given Narrabri students over 35 years education and personal help. She’s loved every day of teaching. She loves the students – past and present.

Apr 10, 2025

Thumbs Down

Thumbs down 10/4/25

Thumbs down to the people driving through closed streets during the recent rain/flooding event. It’s very rude!

Apr 10, 2025

Thumbs Down

Thumbs down 10/4/25

Thumbs down to whoever is responsible for removing the red bin in Tibbereena street, near the caravan park. It was the only bin on the way to the village and was always used. Can we please have it put back?

Apr 10, 2025

NEWS

Anzac Day long weekend

Double demerit points for Anzac Day long weekend

Double demerit points will be in force later this week with Anzac Day falling on a Friday. Double demerits will apply from Thursday, April 24 to Sunday, April 27. Double demerits will be in place for all speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences. Drivers are reminded not to be complacent throughout the period. Under the Road Transport (Driver Licensing) Regulation 2017, double demerit periods automatically apply over a long weekend when a public holiday falls on a Thursday or Friday, or a Monday or Tuesday. The double demerit period extends to the day before a public holiday to […]

Apr 22, 2025

Federal election

Early voting centre to open on Saturday

Early voting for the May 3 federal election will be available in Narrabri Shire from Saturday. A...

Apr 22, 2025

Council News

Councillors vote on Volunteer of the Year

In a confidential report to Narrabri Shire Council at last week’s ordinary meeting, elected...

Apr 22, 2025

Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

Rescue helicopter tasked to Come by Chance

Around 8.40am, on Saturday, April 19, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a...

Apr 21, 2025

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SPORT

Horseball

Narrabri teenager represents Australia at Horseball World Cup in Argentina

A new name was recently added to Narrabri’s impressive list of Australian sporting representatives when Blake Fielder pulled on the green and gold at the 2025 Fédération Internationale de Horseball World Cup in Argentina. The Narrabri teenager was part of a six-player team that competed at the event in Buenos Aires and finished in 11th place out of 16 teams. Blake, the son of Mark and Mary Fielder, was a late addition to the side after it was named last year when he impressed at training sessions that he was invited to attend. The 16-year-old has shown talent in many […]

Apr 17, 2025

Rugby Union

Fowler stars for Aussie under-20s and earns selection for South African tour

Joey Fowler played a starring role in the Australian under-20s side’s 54-26 win over Eddie Jones’s...

Apr 17, 2025

Rugby League

Strong start to the 2025 Group 4 campaign for the Wee Waa Panthers

The winning feeling is back at Cook Oval after Wee Waa Panthers’ reserve grade side kicked off the...

Apr 16, 2025

Rugby League

Kangaroos kick off reserve grade campaign with a Jubilee Oval win

Ashley Hynch celebrated his first win at his new club on Saturday when Group 4 Rugby League...

Apr 16, 2025

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TOPICAL

Topical 10/4/25

A Topical correspondent has voiced concern with the amount of rubbish and plastic bottles thrown into the river. “This is pollution of the worse kind,” the correspondent says. “Please keep our waterways clear and put your rubbish in the bin.”

Apr 10, 2025

Topical 10/4/25

NSW parents have delivered eight new names into the Top 100 baby names list, showcasing the latest trends in the names being chosen for our newest residents. Breaking into the top 100 for the first time are boys’ names Louie, Ibrahim, Myles, Matteo, Grayson, Maverick and Malakai, with Lainey making the list for the girls. Charlotte claimed top spot, jumping up from fifth in 2023, while Noah tops the list for boys’ names.

Apr 10, 2025

Topical 3/4/25

Has it really been that long? On April 3, 1973, the first mobile phone call was made in downtown Manhattan, NYC by Motorola employee Martin Cooper to the Bell Labs headquarters in New Jersey.

Apr 3, 2025