The Boggabri Transfer Station has re-opened following clean-up of asbestos-contaminated waste and official clearance of the site by a hygienist.
Narrabri Shire
Narrabri thrives as Santos Festival of Rugby comes to town
The community of Narrabri is poised for a boom in visitor numbers and economic activity as the Santos Festival of Rugby arrives in the regional centre this weekend.
Road safety on the Newell Highway gets a boost
Drivers on the Newell Highway will soon notice the start of construction of two new Average Speed Cameras targeting heavy vehicle speeding offences.
Pilliga Ultra: A weekend of running, nature, culture, and community
From Friday 19 to Sunday 21 September, runners and supporters will gather on Gomeroi Country at Pilliga Pottery, near Coonabarabran, for the fourth Pilliga Ultra. The event promises a weekend of trail running, on-Country activities, and family-friendly fun.
Boggabri Transfer Station closed due to illegal dumping of asbestos
Narrabri Shire Council is looking for those responsible for an illegal dumping of asbestos-contaminated waste at the Boggabri Transfer Station last week.
Ryan Whillas elected as Narrabri Shire’s newest councillor
Ryan Whillas has been elected as Narrabri Shire’s newest councillor following the 2025 Narrabri Shire Council Countback Election this week.
Violet Street Bridge replacement moves forward
Preparations are underway for the construction of the new Violet Street Bridge over Narrabri Creek. Read more here.
World-leading cotton research takes centre stage in Narrabri
Narrabri welcomed some of the world’s leading cotton scientists last week when the sixth biennial Australian Cotton Research Conference took place.
Community calls for urgent clarity on Wee Waa hospital services
Narrabri Shire Council and the Save Our Wee Waa Hospital Group have expressed disappointment at the lack of progress towards restoring services at Wee Waa Hospital.
