The replacement Violet Street Bridge in Narrabri will not open until mid-November, after workers uncovered huge rock formations under the riverbed during piling.
Narrabri Shire
Posted inAgriculture, Local festivals and shows, Wee Waa
Wee Waa Show set to celebrate 90th event this August
The Wee Waa Show Society is putting the finishing touches on its 90th show, with the gates set to open on Friday, 14 August and Saturday, 15 August.
Posted inGrants and funding, Narrabri
Community Financial Assistance Grant Program opens in Narrabri
Narrabri Shire Council has opened applications for its 2026–27 Community Financial Assistance Grant Program, supporting local community projects and events.
Posted inNarrabri
Man dies in three-vehicle crash west of Narrabri
A man has died after a three-vehicle crash on the Kamilaroi Highway, west of Narrabri.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Major milestone for Violet Street Bridge replacement
The replacement of Narrabri’s Violet Street Bridge has reached a major milestone, with foundation piling works now complete.
Posted inNarrabri Shire, Water
Water secured for communities as NSW opening allocations announced
Communities across NSW have essential water secured for 2026–27 despite mixed seasonal conditions and variable opening allocations statewide.
Posted inGood News, Local festivals and shows, Narrabri Shire
A weekend of fire, iron and community: Eulah Creek’s big event returns
A beloved fixture on the north-west calendar is gearing up for its 28th year, with the Eulah Creek Vintage Machinery Day and Cast Iron Chef Weekend set to draw crowds to Beulah Park Hall once again.
Posted inInvestigation, Local News, Long Read, Narrabri, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
Where do all the bad numbers come from?
In the next part of our New England Times investigation by RK Crosby, we delve more deeply to find out where the bad numbers come from.
Posted inAgriculture, Narrabri Shire, Tamworth Regional
Varroa mite reality sinks in, calls for managed pollination plans
Bee industry leaders say free pollination is gone for good, and growers everywhere need to start paying for it.
Posted inNarrabri, Technology
NBN Fixed Wireless launched near Narrabri
The new nbn Fixed Wireless tower is improving broadband connectivity for more than 700 homes and businesses near Narrabri.