Ryan Whillas has been elected as Narrabri Shire’s newest councillor following the 2025 Narrabri Shire Council Countback Election this week.
Darrell Tiemens
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 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 inLocal News, Narrabri
The Crossing Theatre re-opening delayed
As fire safety upgrades continue at Narrabri’s Crossing Theatre, the re-opening of the complex will be delayed until late July.
Posted inBusiness, Narrabri
Australia’s Cotton Capital launches cheeky campaign for socks and jocks
Narrabri has launched a cheeky new campaign calling for major retailers to close the regional retail gap.
Posted inHealth, Narrabri
Narrabri Shire welcomes Rural Health Report
Narrabri Mayor has welcomed the release of the final rural health report shining a light on the systemic challenges facing regional healthcare.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Pilliga Road’s $7.84 million upgrade now open
The Pilliga Roads $7.84 million upgrade is now open, including reconstruction of major flood ways and large sections of road pavement.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri Shire
Narrabri Shire Council appoints Eloise Chaplain as GM
Narrabri Shire Council has announced their new General Manager, with Eloise Chaplain taking the reigns for the shire.
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Narrabri Shire named as finalists for Local Government Excellence Awards
Narrabri Shire Council has been named as finalists in not one, but five categories at this year’s NSW Local Government Excellence Awards.
Posted inGood News, Narrabri
Joint winners shine for Narrabri’s 2025 Senior of the Year Award
Fay Kirk and Robert Walker have been named joint recipients of the 2025 Senior of the Year Award, recognising their outstanding contributions to the Narrabri community.