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Posted inFeature, Local festivals and shows, Narrabri

New dates and theme confirmed for CREATE Festival 2026

blankby New England Times News Desk1 day agoJanuary 17, 2026

Narrabri Shire Council has confirmed new dates and a fresh theme for the 2026 CREATE Festival, with the popular community arts event set to run from Friday 2 October to Sunday 18 October 2026.

Posted inEducation, Narrabri Shire, Technology

Virtual Reality Art workshops coming to Narrabri Shire Libraries

blankby New England Times News Desk3 days agoJanuary 16, 2026

Narrabri Shire Libraries will host a series of Virtual Reality Art workshops during this month, giving young people the opportunity to create immersive artworks using cutting-edge VR technology.

Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure

Works to start on Violet Street Bridge replacement

blankby New England Times News Desk5 days agoJanuary 14, 2026

The Violet Street Bridge replacement is set to take a significant step forward with works to get underway on the project next week.

Posted inGood News, Narrabri Shire

Community groups share in Narrabri Council funding

blankby Kate BrownDecember 16, 2025December 17, 2025

Five community groups have received funding for local projects, community events and facility upgrades through Narrabri Shire Council’s Community Financial Assistance Program.

Posted inLocal News, Narrabri, Narrabri Shire

Funding secured for major solar upgrades at key community facilities

blankby New England Times News DeskDecember 13, 2025December 14, 2025

Narrabri Shire Council has welcomed $157,151.00 in funding to deliver new rooftop solar systems at two of the Shire’s highest energy-use facilities.

Posted inArmidale, Disability, Narrabri, Tamworth

Communities invited to celebrate IDPwD 2025

blankby Lia EdwardsDecember 1, 2025December 6, 2025

Communities across the New England region are gearing up to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) this Wednesday, with a fantastic line-up of events

Posted inEntertainment, Narrabri, Parenting and kids, Tourism

More seats, more movies, more fun at the Crossing Theatre

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 21, 2025November 23, 2025

Movie lovers have another reason to grab the popcorn, with Cinema 2 at The Crossing Theatre officially reopening today following a major technology upgrade.

Posted inNarrabri, Water

$4 million boost to bolster Narrabri’s water security

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 10, 2025November 15, 2025

Narrabri’s water supply is set for a significant upgrade, with the NSW Government committing $4 million to deliver a portable water treatment plant and develop new production bores for the town.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri

NarraBRIGHT goes for fantasy in 2026

blankby New England Times News DeskNovember 4, 2025November 8, 2025

Narrabri Shire Council has unveiled the theme for NarraBRIGHT 2026 – Fantasy – inviting attendees to step into a world of imagination, light and wonder when the much-loved event returns on Friday, 10 April 2026.

Posted inArts, Narrabri, School News

Narrabri proud of our patch

blankby New England Times News DeskOctober 4, 2025October 7, 2025

Narrabri Shire Council has launched a new initiative, Proud of our Patch, to encourage community pride and help keep the Shire clean, safe and welcoming.

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