Narrabri will light up this Friday as NarraBRIGHT returns with projections, markets, food and live entertainment.
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Mark Strahle elected as Narrabri Shire Councillor
Mark Strahle has been elected as Narrabri Shire Council’s newest councillor following the 2026 Narrabri Shire Council Countback Election held last week.
Posted inArmidale, Bingara, Moree, Narrabri, Nundle, Tamworth, Tenterfield, Uralla, Walcha, What's on
Long weekend, big plans: easter across New England
Across the New England region, the Easter long weekend is shaping up to be a vibrant, region-wide celebration, with everything from major festivals and markets to live music, car rallies and relaxed country gatherings on offer.
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Packed school holiday program across Narrabri Shire
Narrabri Shire Council has unveiled a packed school holiday program, with events, workshops and activities across the region.
Posted inNarrabri, 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 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.