Regional mayors, farming leaders and senior Nationals MPs have taken the fight over Inland Rail directly to Parliament House, accusing the Federal Government of abandoning communities that invested years preparing for Inland Rail.
Darrell Tiemens
Posted inFeature, Moree, Narrabri, Roads and Infrastructure, Transport and Freight
“Devastating”: Region reacts to news of Inland Trail abandonment
The federal government’s decision to halt Inland Rail at Parkes has sparked alarm across Moree, Narrabri and the wider region, with councils, farmers and Nationals MPs warning major freight, logistics and jobs projects are now in limbo.
Posted inNarrabri, Tenterfield, Water
New England drought tightens as Narrabri eases watering hours and Tenterfield imposes restrictions
Water restrictions are tightening across the New England, with Narrabri easing watering hours under Level 3 rules while Tenterfield introduces new limits as dam levels fall.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri
NarraBRIGHT set to light up Narrabri this Friday
Narrabri will light up this Friday as NarraBRIGHT returns with projections, markets, food and live entertainment.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri, Social issues and services
Mayor warns Narrabri risks being “ripped off” again without accurate Census count
Concerns that Narrabri Shire was undercounted in the last Census have prompted a renewed push from Mayor Darrell Tiemens to ensure every resident is counted in 2026.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, What's on
NarraBRIGHT shines bigger in 2026
Narrabri will light up for the sixth annual NarraBRIGHT on April 10 with the biggest light show it’s hosted yet. The community celebration aims to attract visitors from across the New England North West and beyond.
Posted inEntertainment, Narrabri
NarraBRIGHT to feature national lighting artists in expanded program
NarraBRIGHT will return in 2026 with its most ambitious program yet, featuring large-scale light installations and projections by nationally recognised artists Mandylights and Illuminart.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri, Water
Narrabri drops to level 3 water restrictions tonight
Narrabri Shire Council says that they have reached Drought Management Plan trigger to drop from Level 4 water restrictions to Level 3.
Posted inGwydir Shire, Local politics, Narrabri Shire
A third council vacancy with Brown departing Narrabri Shire
A third councillor in the region has stepped down, with Narrabri Shire Councillor Amanda Brown formally resigning from Council effective Friday, 27 February 2026, after being diagnosed with cancer.
Posted inNarrabri Shire, Parenting and kids
Strong response to Narrabri Shire VR Art workshops
Narrabri Shire Libraries has celebrated the success of its Virtual Reality Art workshops held in Wee Waa and Narrabri during the January school holidays.