Registrations are open for the 2026 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering, set to bring more than 300 women to Narrabri for a day of learning, inspiration and connection.
Narrabri
Extra funds tip Violet Street Bridge budget over $7m
Narrabri Shire Council has tipped in almost half a million dollars more for the Violet Street Bridge, taking the total budget to $7 million.
Two men charged in separate local machete incidents
Two men have been charged in separate incidents involving machetes, including an alleged home invasion in Narrabri and a high-speed police pursuit in Tamworth.
Local psychologist named among nation’s emerging agricultural leaders
A local clinical psychologist has been recognised as one of the nation’s most promising agricultural leaders, after being named a recipient of the 2026 AgriEmpower Scholarship Program.
Narrabri council to investigate more pedestrian crossings
Narrabri Shire Council will investigate new pedestrian crossings in Boggabri, Narrabri and Wee Waa, and has unveiled brighter new entry signs for towns across the Shire.
Narrabri fire control centre to open doors to community
The NSW Rural Fire Service will open the doors of the new Narrabri Fire Control Centre to the community this Saturday.
Undercount on census night could distort more than just funding
A university researcher says an inaccurate census count doesn’t just cost councils funding, it could distort the independent research regional Australia relies on to understand itself.
Narrabri Shire honoured for turning vandalism into art
A vandalism hotspot turned into public art, and it worked so well the tagging stopped. Narrabri Shire has picked up two Local Government Week awards, its fourth year running.
New England cotton figures front and centre at industry conference
A Goondiwindi grower joins the Cotton Australia board, and four Narrabri professionals graduate from the industry’s top leadership program.
Narrabri to host 2026 NSW Rural Women’s Gathering
Narrabri has been named host of this year’s Rural Women’s Gathering, bringing about 300 women from across regional, rural and remote New South Wales to the North Western NSW town.
