Narrabri Shire Council has unveiled a packed school holiday program, with events, workshops and activities across the region.
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Posted inFeature, Narrabri, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Old Violet Street Bridge removed as new structure takes shape
Demolition of Narrabri’s Violet Street Bridge is underway, with work now shifting to foundations for the new $7 million structure.
Posted inFeature, Local politics, Narrabri, Social issues and services
Mayor warns Narrabri risks being “ripped off” again without accurate Census count
Concerns that Narrabri Shire was undercounted in the last Census have prompted a renewed push from Mayor Darrell Tiemens to ensure every resident is counted in 2026.
Posted inAgriculture, Business, Feature, Made in New England 26, Wee Waa
Pumps and gearboxes made for local conditions
From the heart of cotton country, Proton Engineering Pty Ltd is proudly part of the Made in New England story, manufacturing pumps, gearboxes and custom engineering solutions built for real-world conditions.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, What's on
NarraBRIGHT shines bigger in 2026
Narrabri will light up for the sixth annual NarraBRIGHT on April 10 with the biggest light show it’s hosted yet. The community celebration aims to attract visitors from across the New England North West and beyond.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Inverell, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth, What's on
Roll up, roll up! Ashton’s Great Australian Circus heads to the New England
The big top is set to rise once again across the New England and North West as the Great Australian Circus rolls into town this autumn, bringing acrobatics, laughter and high-energy entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Posted inEntertainment, Narrabri
NarraBRIGHT to feature national lighting artists in expanded program
NarraBRIGHT will return in 2026 with its most ambitious program yet, featuring large-scale light installations and projections by nationally recognised artists Mandylights and Illuminart.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, Water
Narrabri drops to level 3 water restrictions tonight
Narrabri Shire Council says that they have reached Drought Management Plan trigger to drop from Level 4 water restrictions to Level 3.
Posted inGwydir Shire, Local politics, Narrabri Shire
A third council vacancy with Brown departing Narrabri Shire
A third councillor in the region has stepped down, with Narrabri Shire Councillor Amanda Brown formally resigning from Council effective Friday, 27 February 2026, after being diagnosed with cancer.
Posted inNarrabri Shire, Parenting and kids
Strong response to Narrabri Shire VR Art workshops
Narrabri Shire Libraries has celebrated the success of its Virtual Reality Art workshops held in Wee Waa and Narrabri during the January school holidays.