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.
Narrabri Shire
Posted inMoree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Roads and Infrastructure
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.
Posted inEnvironment, Narrabri Shire, Recreation, Sport and fitness events
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.
Posted inBoggabri, Environment
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.
Posted inNarrabri
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.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Violet Street Bridge replacement moves forward
Preparations are underway for the construction of the new Violet Street Bridge over Narrabri Creek. Read more here.
Posted inMining and Resources, Narrabri
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.
Posted inHealth, Narrabri, Wee Waa
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.
Posted inEnvironment, Narrabri
Weed Alert: Sticky florestina spreading south
Narrabri Shire Council Biosecurity Officers have discovered that Sticky Florestina is on the march down from Queensland.