β ROAD ALERT β
There is water over the Kamilaroi Highway between Gunnedah and Boggabri and the road is likely to close later today, Saturday, 24 September 2022. Please obey signage and drive with caution.
β ROAD CLOSURE ALERT β
Rising water overnight has closed Yarrie Lake Road at Wee Waa Lagoon, with Wee Waa now inaccessible by road. Doreen Lane is open with caution.
β ROAD ALERT β
The Kamilaroi Highway between Boggabri and Gunnedah is reopening at 7.30am this morning, Tuesday, 20 September 2022 to all traffic. Please obey signage and drive with caution.
β ROAD CLOSURE ALERT β
The Kamilaroi Highway between Wee Waa and Burren Junction is closing at Doreen Lane from 4.00pm today, Monday, 19 September 2022. Please obey all signage and stay safe.
β ROAD CLOSURE ALERT β
The Kamilaroi Highway between Narrabri and Wee Waa will be closing to all traffic at 6.00pm Saturday, 17 September 2022. An alternative route is available via Spring Plains Road and Doreen Lane. Please obey signage and drive with caution.
π COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT π
Many roads are impacted by flooding so please be patient in these circumstances. With excessive rainfall, conditions can change without warning and drivers should travel with caution.β― Keep to essential journeys only and stay safe.
π REMEMBERING QUEEN ELIZABETH II π
A condolence book will be in the foyer of Narrabri Shire Councilβs administration building until Friday, 23 September 2022. Condolences can also be left online at:
https://t.co/sSBz0uwD22
πNarrabri Shire resident Shanna Whan is the NSW Local Hero in the 2022 NSW Australian of the Year Awards!
Shanna was recognised for her efforts in single-handedly creating radical social impact and change around how we discuss and use alcohol in rural Australia. π Congrats!
Progress continues on Bellata Recreation Precinct plan!
The Bellata Recreation Precinct plan provides a social and sporting hub which includes a new playground, multi-sport court and a camping area.
Funding was granted through the State and Federal Governments.
π National Volunteers Week Award announced π
The 2021 Narrabri Shire Volunteer award winners are:
βͺοΈ Merle Wooldridge
βͺοΈ Peter Carrett
βͺοΈ Patricia Hadley
Thank you all for your ongoing volunteer work and contributions within the community! π
Council celebrated #IWD2021 with a free breakfast where attendees heard from 3 inspiring female speakers followed by an opportunity to participate in a Q & A Panel.
Council is pleased to celebrate womenβs achievements and reinforce our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Not long now until Create Festival is launched! π To view the full festival program visit https://t.co/pC2TKy1RhL Thank you to the NSW Government through @Create_NSW for your support! π¨
@NarrabriShire will be launching the new CREATE festival on Saturday 13 March with 16 days of creative arts, exhibitions and performance, and is encouraging the community to become involved. Check it out: https://t.co/gG9M0VVGfv
Narrabriβs CBD will come to life on 19 March 2021 for Councilβs CBD pilot activation project, Narra-BRIGHT, which is proudly funded by NSW Government Summer Fund initiative designed to support community wellbeing and economic recovery in local centres in a COVID-safe way.