News
March 2024
Ruby Mae Wish Day 18th March
19th March 2024
March 18 marks Ruby’s birthday and this year she would have turned 6. Ruby unexpectedly passed away not long after her 4th birthday in April 2022.
We will forever wonder what presents she would have asked for, which friends she would have invited to her party, what sort of cake she would have ... read more
Garage Sale
19th March 2024
Saturday 23rd March 2024 8:30am to 1:30pm
Sunday 24th March 2024 8:30am to 1:30pm
Furniture, Kitchen Appliances, Tools, Jewellery
41 Fitzroy Street Barraba. Contact number 0488030222 ... read more
Barraba Central School T1 Principal's Report
19th March 2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am delighted to share some fantastic news from the recent Regional Carnival in Armidale, where our Primary swimmers once again showcased their incredible talent and dedication. Our relay team deserves special recognition for their remarkable performance, improving thei ... read more
Letter to the Editor
19th March 2024
Hi
I would like to congratulate you on your newspaper. When newspapers seem to be becoming less relevant yours seems to be continuing well. It takes me longer to read your paper than several NDLs which contain little if one ignores the crime reports.
Keep up the good work.
Trish Balcombe ... read more
History Notes - 20 years since Council amalgamation
19th March 2024
History Notes
After last week's "Shop Assistants in 1854" there is another one but it can stay in the folder for the time being. The sorting and filing of the heaps of records continues as I have been trying to make sense of another early family.
The convict records usually g ... read more
Book for Shelly's Sunday roast lunch
19th March 2024
Shelly is serving ‘Roast of the Day’ for Sunday lunches. Phone 0488192256 to book a table. ... read more
Ben Simpson's new production
19th March 2024
You’ll Miss The Tide Productions, based in Tamworth NSW, formed at the beginning of 2023 when founder Ben Simpson (Barraba native and son of Mike and Vicki Simpson), Natacha Curnow (ABC New England-NorthWest) and Peter Ross (Entertainment Venues Tamworth), committed to taking the plu ... read more
Sally Warriner talks about her memoir
19th March 2024
Author Event- Sally Warriner
Sally Warriner is ‘Not Just the Wife of the General Manager’, but also a nurse, mother, travel agent, social secretary, party host and organiser extraordinaire.
Tamworth City Library invites you to an evening of refreshments and re-telling of the memoir of ... read more
Tamworth International Eventing 23-24 March
19th March 2024
2024 Tamworth International Eventing CCI
23 March - 24 March
Eventing returns to Tamworth with the International 4-star competition to be held on 23-24 March 2024.
Run over two days riders compete in the Olympic discipline of eventing consisting of a dressage phase, show jumping phase and a cross ... read more
Artexpress 2024 in Tamworth from 24th March
19th March 2024
Guided Tour: ARTEXPRESS 2024
24 March from 11:00 am
Groups most welcome!
Featuring a selection of outstanding student artworks developed for the art-making component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts in 2023, ARTEXPRESS 2024 provides insight into students’ creativity and the issues impo ... read more
TRC Meeting 12th March 24 overview
19th March 2024
Here is an overview of outcomes from Tamworth Regional Council Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 12th March 2024:
Councillors tonight agreed to allocate $850,000 from the Westdale Land Reserve to provide additional funding for the Jewry Street Extension project, a heavy vehicle bypass from Taminda to the ... read more
Bereen Church restoration completed
19th March 2024
Bereen Church back to life with $14,850 restoration complete
The picturesque and quaint St Mark’s Anglican church, nestled in the Horton Valley, has been brought back to life thanks to $14,850 of funding to restore the 111-year-old building. I inspected the completed works alongside Gwydir Sh ... read more
Valuation NSW Graduate Program
19th March 2024
VALUATION NSW EXTENDS GRADUATE PROGRAM
Exciting opportunities are being offered to launch a new career with NSW’s valuation agency, Valuation NSW, offering up to seven new graduate positions in property valuation.
Valuation NSW CEO Stewart McLachlan said applications are now open for the sec ... read more
Wage rises for aged care workers
19th March 2024
ACCPA Welcomes wage rises for aged care workers
The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has welcomed the Fair Work Commission decision to award further wage rises to direct care workers, but acknowledges the disappointment facing many other workers, who will receive substantially ... read more
Hospital Auxiliary Regional Forum
13th March 2024
The Barraba Branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries is hosting the New England Regional forum at the Playhouse Hotel on Monday March 18th. Almost fifty members from the region’s twenty-one branches will be welcomed to the one day forum. A highlight will be the presentation by Sta ... read more
Westpac Helicopter back in Barraba this week
13th March 2024
About 11:30am, Saturday 9 March, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an urgent inter-hospital transfer from Barraba Hospital to Tamworth Hospital. A woman in her 60s, suffering a serious medical condition, was stabilised by hospital staff and the helicopter’s critical ... read more
Dr Hein starts back in Barraba 12th March
13th March 2024
Welcome back Dr Hein.
The community is very grateful for your return to Barraba and we look forward to a long, happy and healthier future with you back in town.
... read more
Barraba Show Raffle winners
13th March 2024
2024 BARRABA SHOW RAFFLE WINNERS
1st Lyn Forbes
2nd Jenny Bucknell
3rd Ben Layton
4th & ... read more
Remembering Guy Derrick
13th March 2024
March 21 World Down Syndrome Day
A day to celebrate the lives of those born Down Syndrome. A day to wear your most colourful socks and when you’re asked why it becomes an opportunity to start a conversation about the wonderful loving caring people born Down syndrome. So please if you can put ... read more
History Notes - rules for shop assistants 1854
13th March 2024
History Notes
Our first markets for 2024 are safely over. There were a good number of stalls selling interesting items and a number of people going home with a wide assortment of goods, particularly plants. The next markets are after Easter and just before Mother's Day when the weather should be co ... read more
Barraba Show Photography has high standard
13th March 2024
VERY HIGH STANDARD OF PHOTOGRAPHY AT 2024 BARRABA SHOW
An increased number of entries made an impressive display in the Photography Section at this year’s Barraba Show. The quality of the photography was high, making the competition tough.
Local, Rhonda Phillips, was the judge this yea ... read more
Barraba Show Wool section results
13th March 2024
Wool Section – Barraba Show Report by Ian McColl
It was pleasing to receive 39 fleeces in the Wool Section this year. The wool was of a very high standard, congratulations to all of the exhibitors. We thank Mr Bruce Toms from Fox & Lillie Rural, who travelled from Stanthorpe, ... read more
Brian Simpson Memorial - cleanest local shearer
13th March 2024
2024 BARRABA SHOW SPORTS SHEAR COMPETITION
The Brian Simpson Memorial – Cleanest Local Shearer
Brian was a true born and bred Barraba boy who loved his home town. He was a shearer for most of his life, following the sheds and shearing around NSW and Queensland in the 60’s, then in New ... read more
Claypan catering at the Show
13th March 2024
Claypan Happenings at the Barraba Show.
Barraba Potters and Craft Guild members joined forces with a bit of outside help this year to successfully cater on Saturday and Sunday at the Barraba Show.
Some last minute, unexpected, misfortunes saw catering organiser, Bronwyn Clinch short of canteen hel ... read more
2024 heritage awards open
13th March 2024
2024 Tamworth Regional Heritage Award nominations and Festival dates announced
The biennial Tamworth Heritage Awards are set to take place on Friday 19 April, 2024, with nominations now open. Individuals, organisations, and companies are invited to submit their nominations by 5 pm, Thursday 21 Marc ... read more
TRC tree planting plans
13th March 2024
Funding to plant new trees will green our future
Funding from the Australian Government will be used to further green Tamworth’s CBD, with works to prepare the CBD for 18 trees plantings in winter to start next month. The plantings are an initiative of Tamworth’s Urban Street Tree Manag ... read more
PET Scan for Tamworth
13th March 2024
PET Scan for Tamworth
I know many in our community have been waiting for a PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scanner to help with their health needs in Tamworth. PET scans are a highly specialised and complex form of nuclear medicine imaging modality, used to detect cancers, ... read more
NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year
13th March 2024
LOCAL GP WINS NSW ABORIGINAL WOMAN OF THE YEAR
A passionate local doctor and successful business owner has been recognised as the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year as part of the 2024 Women of the Year awards ceremony this morning. The NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year award recognises a role model w ... read more
Have your say about our cultural life
13th March 2024
Have your say about our cultural life!
Tamworth Regional Council invites you to be part of the Cultural Plan development by sharing your ideas before 15 March 2024 through the online survey.
We want to raise the region's profile as an emerging and progressive destination to live, do business and v ... read more
Help the residents at Richardson House - buy a raffle ticket or 4
7th March 2024
Richardson House Fundraising Easter Raffle 2024!!
Tickets: $3 each or 4 for $10
Tickets available please see Richardson House, Barraba Pharmacy, Barraba Beef or Saunders Fruit and Veggie Shop.
The winner will be announced on our Facebook Page and will also be contacted by phone, on Thursday ... read more
The Senior Citz are busy
7th March 2024
Senior Citizens Notes
Hi Everyone,
Our delayed meeting on Friday was quite well attended, but it would be great if a few more members could attend.
Top of the list of business, is the information session by Seniors Advocate, Julie Tremayne. Please everyone, if you have any questions o ... read more
History Notes, the Town Clock and ANZAC connection
7th March 2024
History Notes
Well, show weekend is over and it certainly looks to have been successful in spite of Tamworth trying to steal our space. The Show has had its spot at this time of year for most of its 120 year history, while the Tamworth show was always the week before the Sydney Roya ... read more
Historical Society markets on this Saturday
7th March 2024
Barraba Markets
The local markets return for 2024 on March 9th at 8.30 a.m.
There will be plants, cakes, honey, sewing, gift cards, timber/glassware, books and of course tea/coffee and the barbeque. The museum will be open and we love visitors. ... read more
MG 2024 Centenary Meeting 30th March
7th March 2024
2024 Centenary MG National Meeting 30 March
The MG Car Club of Sydney is hosting the 2024 Centenary MG National Meeting in Tamworth & Gunnedah over the Easter weekend with up to 200 vintage MGs participating in the event.
The general public is invited to view these magnificent cars at the Conc ... read more
New Mental Health unit build starts
7th March 2024
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON NEW MENTAL HEALTH UNIT
Construction on a new Mental Health Unit for Tamworth will begin in just a few short weeks with fencing, bunting and scaffolding now on site at the Tamworth Hospital. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has welcomed the arrival of workers o ... read more
Barnaby Joyce unhappy about Veteran reforms
7th March 2024
Proposed New Veterans’ reforms: Government confirms it will add a year long delay
Labor announces year long delay for veteran’s reforms with start date pushed back from 2025 to 2026
Labor’s draft Bill threatens to create four categories of veterans’ entitlements instead o ... read more
TRC meeting report 27th February 24
7th March 2024
Council meeting update
Here is an overview of outcomes from Tamworth Regional Council’s Ordinary Meeting Tuesday 27 February, 2024.
As the first step of the broader comprehensive review of the Tamworth Regional Local Environmental Plan 2010 (TRLEP 2010), Councillors have supported a recommen ... read more
Tell IPART what you think about TRC rates increase
7th March 2024
IPART seeks feedback on Special Variation application
Today the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has opened its public consultation about applications from Tamworth Regional Council and eight others across NSW which are seeking a Special Rate Variation.
All applications are publ ... read more
TRC providing a 'Waste Wagon' to help with dumping at tip
7th March 2024
Do you have bulky waste you need to get rid of and no way to get it to the tip? Book the Waste Wagon!
Here's what you need to know:
It costs just $25, and you'll need to use one of your free Waste Vouchers.
Bookings and payments can be made online at www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/wastewagon
This serv ... read more
February 2024
Hospital Aux meeting postponed
27th February 2024
POSTPONEMENT OF BARRABA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY MEETING
The meeting scheduled for Friday 1st March has been postponed a week to Friday 8th March at 10am at the Day Centre. All welcome! Enquiries to Julie Williams (secretary) on 0412 603831. ... read more
Westpac helicopter pick up on Sunday
27th February 2024
On Sunday 25 February, NSW Ambulance tasked the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to Barraba to assist a man in his 70s suffering from a serious medical condition. The patient was treated at the scene before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition. ... read more
Clearing Sale - Wahroonga this Saturday
27th February 2024
Clearing Sale
A/C: Wahroonga Pastoral Company (property sold)
‘Wahroonga’ 4813 Killarney Gap Road NarrabriSaturday, 2 March 2024, 11am
Ford 4000 tractor with ROPs and 3 pl; Morehouse post hole digger; 3pl bucket; ripper; blade for Ford 4000; New Holland hay rake; Class baler; Ne ... read more
Some Barraba Show memories
27th February 2024
History Notes
Show time is fast approaching with our society sorting a few photos for the pavilion, so go along and see if you can recognize yourself or perhaps your parents who took part in the various shows performed by Barraba residents in the middle to late last century.
I doubt i ... read more
Agsmart Connect comes to Tamworth
27th February 2024
AGSMART CONNECT COMES TO TAMWORTH
AgSmart Connect
6 March @ 9:00 am - 7 March @ 4:00 pm
Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC)
AgSmart Connect provides an educational seminar led event, exhibition, sales and networking opportunity for suppliers of agricultural and agro-ind ... read more
TRC seeks funding support for Council building
27th February 2024
Council seeks State support for remediation
Tamworth Region Council is seeking financial assistance from the NSW Government as it weighs up options for the future of Ray Walsh House which was vacated by staff in 2022 after it was found to contain asbestos. Tamworth Region Mayor Russell Webb met wit ... read more
Showjumping is on again
27th February 2024
SHOWJUMPING AND THE SIXBAR COMPETITION – on again!
There will be a full program of Showjumping at this year’s Show – entries on the day. We missed listing the SIXBAR Competition in last week’s published program.
Friday 1 March from 12 midday: Junior and lower height classes ... read more
What's fresh in your garden
27th February 2024
Competitions for fresh things from your garden
You can still enter flowers, vegetables and fruit growing in your garden in this year’s Show competitions.
ENTRIES for:
Section 15: Farm and Garden Produce – take them to the Luncheon Pavilion at the Showground between 2pm and 4pm on Frid ... read more
Yard Dog Trials at the Barraba Show
27th February 2024
YARD DOG TRAILS – Muster Dogs at work!
Competition starts 8 am Saturday 2 March
All levels of Competition.
Yard Dog area – north-eastern side of the Showground.
Keep left from the main gate. ... read more
Thank you to the Rural Medical Clinic at Manilla
21st February 2024
OUR THANKS TO THE RURAL MEDICAL CLINIC, MANILLA
Over the last 6 months Barraba has had a patchwork of GP services. Dr Boyd from Newcastle and Dr Wearne from Bingara have supplied some part-time service in the interim after MedCIRC left town. But throughout the time the Rural Medical Clinic in Manil ... read more
NSW Farmers AGM
21st February 2024
The NSW Farmers Barraba Branch AGM
Monday 11th March 2024 at 7pm at the Commercial Hotel.
All are welcome to attend. RSVP to Liam Johnston on 0419 993 742 by Friday 8 March. ... read more
Enrol now for RSA and RCG training at the College
21st February 2024
COLLEGE CHAT
www.ccni.nsw.edu.au
Community College Northern Inland will be holding RSA and RCG training at the Barraba campus in April.
If you're going to work at a licensed premises (that is, a place that sells alcohol), you must complete competency training in the Responsible ... read more
RSL Club AGM - new date
21st February 2024
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Of the Barraba RSL & Recreational Club Ltd
To be held Sunday 10th March 2024 @ 11am
@ the clubhouse ... read more
2024 Barraba Show program
21st February 2024
2024 Barraba Show Program
THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY
4pm – Encouragement Draft
FRIDAY 1 MARCH
Daylight Start - Campdraft
9am - Dressage
9:30am - Wool Judging
11am - Wool Judges comments
Fa ... read more
Popular pet show is on again
21st February 2024
2024 Junior (U18) Dog and Small Pet Show
Our very popular pet show is on again at the 2024 Barraba Show. Bring along your small pet; entries are open to all young people up to senior high school. It is not just dogs; there are classes for birds, cats, and other small animals. There is even a ... read more
Don't miss the Motor Bike Barrel Race
21st February 2024
NEW AT THE 2024 SHOW – THE MOTORBIKE BARREL RACE!
This year, Friday night’s entertainment in the Rodeo Ring won’t feature horses or bulls, but motorbikes! For the first time in many years, the spectacular Barrel Racing on bikes returns to Barraba Show. Competitors are timed racing ... read more
Update from the Senior Citz
21st February 2024
Senior Citizens Notes
Hello everyone,
How is everything at your place? I do hope that the heat is not knocking you about too much. There was a great roll up at Housie last week.
People please keep the morning free to come along and listen to Julie Tremayne, an advocate for senio ... read more
Adam Marshall pushing for pensioner concessions on council rates
21st February 2024
Pensioner concessions for council rates should be doubled
I have called on the State Government to act swiftly and increase the pensioner concessions for local council rates which have been fixed at a maximum of $250 for the past three decades. I placed a motion on the notice paper in State Parliam ... read more
History Notes - banks in Barraba
21st February 2024
History Notes
This week we hosted two small busloads of seniors from Tamworth for morning tea. Our group set up a group of tables and umbrellas and produced lots of delicious treats which our visitors thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to all those who assisted with the event.
We still have not heard a ... read more
TRC developing a Cultural Plan - have your say
21st February 2024
Cultural Plan 2024-2029
Have your say about our region's cultural life
Tamworth Regional Council is committed to supporting and developing arts and culture throughout our region. The Tamworth Regional Cultural Plan 2024-2029 will outline the region's arts and culture priorities for the next five y ... read more
TRC Meeting report 13th Feb 2024
21st February 2024
Council meeting update
Here is an overview of outcomes from Tuesday 13 February, 2024 Ordinary Meeting of Tamworth Regional Council:
In a series of Mayoral Minutes, Mayor Russell Webb secured the support of his fellow councillors on three actions which aim to build the region’s resilience: ... read more
Thanks for all you do Roylene
21st February 2024
Thank you to Roylene Conway
I just thought it would be nice to send a general note, to the Barraba Community News, to thank Roylene for her dedication to her role and for the wonderful service she has given to the town and residents over the years.
Many people, over the years, have enjoyed the ver ... read more
AGM for the Cancer Fundraising Group
14th February 2024
Barraba Cancer Patients Fund Raising Group Inc.
AGM
Thursday 29th Feb 2024 12MD
Andy’s Guest House
New Members welcome ... read more
Seniors IT at the Community College
14th February 2024
COLLEGE CHAT
www.ccni.nsw.edu.au
It’s never too late to brush up on your online skills or learn new ways to stay connected with your loved ones.
Our Tech Savvy Seniors program helps you build the skills and confidence to use computers, tablets and smartphones. If you are a Seniors Card hold ... read more
Barraba Show 2024, contact details and entry costs
14th February 2024
Contact Information
Phone: 0447 222 347
Mail Address: PO Box 108, Barraba
Address: 1 Rodney St, Barraba, NSW 2347
Email: barrabapah@hotmail.com
Website: barrabashow.com.au ... read more
Photography Section at the Barraba Show
14th February 2024
ARE YOUR PHOTOS READY FOR THE BARRABA SHOW?
A timely reminder that photography entries close at 3:30pm on Tuesday 27th February 2024.
All exhibits, entry forms and fees must be with the Show Secretary by this time.
NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DEADLINE.
The full schedule for Section 19 ... read more
Wool Section at the Barraba Show
14th February 2024
BARRABA SHOW 2024 - WOOL SECTION
With more producers moving to shorter shearing intervals, we have decided to continue a “Merino Short Wool” class in 2024. This class will be open to fleeces with 6-8 months of growth as well as the usual 12 month fleece classes. If this class rece ... read more
Sport Shear is on again at the Barraba Show
14th February 2024
Sports Shear and Wool Handling Competition – bigger and better in 2024!
Eighteen months ago, local shearer Jock Mallise decided to work to get Barraba on the national shearing and wool handling competition circuit. “Barraba has a long and proud history as a centre of the wool industry & ... read more
Intended distribution of the Roblin Estate
14th February 2024
Form 114 (version 4)
Succession Act 2006 s.93, Probate and Administration Act 1898 s 92 and Trustee Act 1925 s 60.
NOTICE OF INTENDED DISTRIBUTION.
ESTATE OF JAMES ARTHUR ROBLIN
Any person having any claim upon the estate of James Arthur Roblin, late of Barraba who died on 23rd June 2023 must se ... read more
History Notes - Robert Genge family
14th February 2024
History Notes
Although we did not have markets this week, members are having a busy time with enquiries, changes to the Dean Room, and a special lot of visitors coming this week.
The enquiries still keep on coming with another Thompson one this week. Unfortunately, there are several family memorie ... read more
Bill Rumsby remembers many years of the Barraba Show
14th February 2024
A BARRABA SHOW STORY
Bill Rumsby stopped me in the street: “You’ve been asking for local stories,” he said. “Here’s one – I’ve been to every Barraba Show in the last eighty years. Can anyone beat that?” Bill was born in 1943. He has seen a photo of hi ... read more
Adam Marshall lobbies to split HNE Health
14th February 2024
From Adam Marshall MP’s Newsletter –
Bills back on the table on first day back in ParliamentI wasted no time getting back to business in Parliament, tabling two Bills which seek to reduce enormous cost burdens on the region’s local councils and return local power and control over ... read more
Kevin Anderson talks roads
14th February 2024
TIME TO START WORK ON MAJOR ROAD UPGRADES
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has called on the NSW Labor government to commence work on two significant road projects in the Tamworth electorate.
The duplication of Goonoo Goonoo Road and safety upgrades to Port Stephens Cutting remain top priorities ... read more
Have your say about Crown Lands
14th February 2024
PUBLIC INVITED TO HAVE THEIR SAY ABOUT CROWN LAND MANAGEMENT
Crown land managers, community groups, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, native title groups, tenure holders, and members of the public are invited to have their say on a review of the legislation that governs the management and use of Crow ... read more
UNE celebrates 70 years
14th February 2024
The University of New England
The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC today called on the NSW Parliament to acknowledge The University of New England as the first Regional University in Australia. Ms MacDonald said it was entirely appropriate for the House to make an official recognition given the Univers ... read more
Dr Hein returns on the 12th March
7th February 2024
Barraba Medical Centre
It is with the greatest of pleasure to inform the Barraba Community of the return of our much loved and missed Dr Heinrich Strydom to the Barraba Medical Centre.
Dr Strydom is set to commence practicing on the 12th March 2024.
All patients welcome, past and present.
Please ... read more
Barraba Medical Centre update
7th February 2024
Further details and information in relation to the reopening of the Barraba Medical Centre have been provided by the BCN team.
The reestablishment of the medical practice on a part time basis would not have been possible without the generosity of people within our community. Without this community ... read more
Barraba Show Pavilion details
7th February 2024
Barraba Show: Friday 1 March – Sunday 3 March 2024
Get involved – enter your local Show
The Show is coming very soon – here’s a list of the many Pavilion sections you we would love you to enter -it’s fun, and you might win a prize! Most of us have grown things, cooked ... read more
Time to 'show off' your knitting
7th February 2024
Barraba Show, held from Friday 1st March to Sunday 3rd March 2024 has a large knitting and crochet section and Chief Steward of the section, Penny Blomfield, wants to encourage people to pick up their needles or hooks and get creating – there’s a section for everyone and everything &ndas ... read more
History Notes - The Courthouse Hotel
7th February 2024
To begin with, thank you to those, especially Terry, who have kept the History Notes going for the last couple of months. You have all done a most interesting job especially in the car world.
This week I have been presented with a hotel enquiry. The Courthouse Hotel began about 1880 with John Thoma ... read more
Breaking down the barriers for people with a disability
7th February 2024
New plan aims to break down barriers
Being mindful of the needs of people with a disability and increasing opportunities for inclusion are the principles driving efforts to create a new Tamworth Regional Council Disability Inclusion Action Plan. The project is about to get underway with an online s ... read more
Save on solar
7th February 2024
The offer
This offer helps homeowners on low incomes reduce their electricity bills by installing 3 kilowatt solar systems on their homes.
Solar is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint and you can save up to $600 a year on your household electricity bills. That’s up to twice as ... read more
New exhibition in Tamworth
7th February 2024
Bejewelling Shakespeare’s Women
An eye-catching new exhibition has commenced in Tamworth City Library today, with a highlight being an Author Talk at the end of the month. Bejewelling Shakespeare’s Women is a look at some of the women that are a part of William Shakespeare’s liter ... read more
Protect yourself from cyber attacks
7th February 2024
CYBER ATTACKS – threat levels increasing ahead of Safer Internet Day
February 6 marks the 21st Safer Internet Day with the theme Connect. Reflect. Protect – a call to action for the whole community. Kids Helpline, a service of yourtown is part of a safety-net for children and young ... read more
Update from the Hospital Auxillary
7th February 2024
The Barraba Branch of the United Hospital Auxiliaries of NSW had a successful meeting on Friday 1st February. We are very happy to approve funding for some new toys for the Emergency Department as well as an air fryer for the staff accommodation. Without our hard working staff we wouldn& ... read more
January 2024
Barraba's Australia Day winners
31st January 2024
Australia Day Award winners announced in Barraba
The Barraba Community came together at Barraba Golf Club to recognise and celebrate Barraba’s Australia Day Award winners.
Australia Day Ambassador MR John Lee OAM, PHF, BS0cSci founder of ‘You Have a Friend charity’ presented the ... read more
Australia Day ceremony in Barraba
31st January 2024
BARRABA AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS REPORT FROM THE ‘NEWS TEAM’
This year’s Awards ceremony was once again held at the Barraba Golf Club – inside in relative airconditioned comfort, thank goodness, given it was a day of extreme heat in Barraba.
The proceedings were kicked off by t ... read more
Peake Family 3 generations of 'givers'
31st January 2024
Peake Family Community Service over 3 generations
Muriel Crowley, Ros Peake’s mum, was the first recipient of the Barraba Citizen of the Year in 1970 and was awarded a Silver platter to mark the occasion
The Stuart Peake Memorial Cancer Research Trust was established to raise funds to assist ... read more
2024 Barraba Show coming soon
31st January 2024
2024 Barraba Show – coming soon
The 113th Barraba Show will be held from Friday 1 March to Sunday 3 March 2024.
This year’s Show will be bigger and better than ever; all popular events are back, and there are exciting new events. On Friday evening, 1 March, a Motorbike Barrel Racing ev ... read more
Get your Food Safety cert at the Community College
31st January 2024
COLLEGE CHAT
www.ccni.nsw.edu.au
Do you know about the changes to the Food Standards Code for food businesses that came into force on 8 December 2023?
Act now to ensure compliance.
Visit foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/safetytools for more information
SITXFSA005 Food Handling (Level 1) - T ... read more
History Notes and the Roy Collins and Sons business
31st January 2024
History Notes by Terry Threlfall
The third instalment from Ron Hiscock - this week he tells us about the cars he serviced at Roy Collins and Sons.
Barraba residents and their cars
Ron Hiscock speaks of very happy times in the 1960s and 1970s servicing cars at ... read more
SES recognised Geoff Hanson
31st January 2024
Bingara NSW SES stalwart awarded Emergency Service Medals for decades of volunteer service
Tamworth Unit and Bingara Unit member Geoff Hanson was awarded Emergency Service Medal (ESMs) in this year’s Australia Day Honours List for commitment to volunteer service with the NSW SES over several ... read more
Kevin Anderson - slams cancelation of school vouchers
31st January 2024
COST-OF-LIVING SHOCKER FOR LOCAL FAMILIES
More than $2 million has been ripped out of the local economy thanks to the Minns Labor Government’s decision to slash the former government’s Back to School Vouchers. The vouchers, which were hugely popular in the Tamworth electorate, gave pare ... read more
Sign up for Prograze
31st January 2024
PROGRAZE PROFITABLE SUSTAINABLE GRAZING MANAGEMENT
Would you like to gain a better understanding of how to achieve a more profitable and sustainable grazing system on your property? Producers can do this through PROGRAZE™, a recognised, industry-led training course based on understanding the ... read more
Aged Care Advocate Info session
31st January 2024
Join your local Aged Care Advocate to find out about Seniors Rights Service: who we are and what we do, how seniors can access aged care services and how to resolve concerns with in-home and residential aged care services.
Place: 50 Fitzroy St Barraba
Date: Friday 15th Ma ... read more
NBN upgrades in the Barraba area
31st January 2024
Work is underway in Barraba and Barraba Fossickers Way to upgrade the NBN Fixed Wireless network
Work has continued on upgrades to the NBN® Fixed Wireless network in Barraba and Barraba Fossickers Way, which will benefit households and businesses across Australia, including Tamworth, providing ... read more
2024 Hats Off announced
31st January 2024
2024 Hats Off To Country - new dates, new events
The organisers of the Hats Off To Country, mid-year country music festival, have revealed a new event will celebrate traditional Australian country music at the three-day event which will run Friday, 19 July to Sunday 21 July 2024.
Hats Off To The B ... read more
Update from the Barraba Lions
23rd January 2024
Following some decent rain, a decision had to be made to move the Christmas Tree celebrations from Rotary Park to the Bicentennial Hall. Council and Lions inspected the park earlier on Sunday and decided it was far too wet to hold the event there with water running out of the ground. Despite all of ... read more
Kids Helpline with back to school support
23rd January 2024
Back to School support - Kids Helpline @ School delivering more opportunities in 2024
With the start of a new school year upon us, Kids Helpline has announced expansion of the Kids Helpline @ School program.
Almost 70 per cent of all young people who reach out to Kids Helpline are high school-aged ... read more
Skills course on offer at the Community College
23rd January 2024
COLLEGE CHAT
www.ccni.nsw.edu.au
Welcome back from all the Staff at the Community College Northern Inland.
Everyone should soon receive the Term 1 flyer in their letterbox, but if you don’t please drop into the Barraba Campus at 47 Fitzroy Street and pick one up.
Some of the training we wi ... read more
History Notes - Ron Hiscock talks about cars
23rd January 2024
History Notes
by Terry Threlfall
Ron Hiscock continues his story - this week and next week he tells us about his time at Roy Collins and Sons.
Ron Hiscock talks about cars
Ron Hiscock started his mechanic’s apprenticeship with White’s garage. In 1961 he moved to work fo ... read more
Powerstation Museum - Steam engine in action
23rd January 2024
Steam Engines in Action at the Tamworth Powerstation Museum
25 to 27 January 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us at the Tamworth Powerstation Museum as we celebrate the Toyota Country Music Festival!On the 25th, 26th and 27th of January we will be running our John Fowler Steam Engines from 10am till 3pm.At ... read more
NBN upgrades to commence
23rd January 2024
Work is underway in Barraba and Barraba Fossickers Way to upgrade the NBN Fixed Wireless network
Work has continued on upgrades to the NBN® Fixed Wireless network in Barraba and Barraba Fossickers Way, which will benefit households and businesses across Australia, including Tamworth, providing ... read more
Adam Marshall recognises the CWA in Bingara
23rd January 2024
From Adam Marshall’s website –
Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall at the CWA Centenary monument in Bingara, where the NSW heritage Blue Plaque will be fixed, honouring the life of CWA founder Mrs Grace Emily Munro MBE.
NORTHERN Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has today congratulated the ... read more
Veterans wellbeing grants available
23rd January 2024
APPLICATIONS FOR THE VETERAN WELLBEING GRANT PROGRAM TO END SOON
NSW Shadow Minister for Youth Justice, Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC, is putting out a reminder to the veteran community that applications for the Australian Government’s ‘Veteran Wellbeing Grant Program’ are now open. &l ... read more
What have the Senior Citz got planned?
23rd January 2024
Senior Citizens Notes
Hello Everyone,
I hope everyone had a nice break, now we are off to a flying start for 2024. We had our first meeting for the year on Friday, numbers were down but still we managed to plot out a busy year.
Firstly – a short get away. How about a trip to Dub ... read more
Join the 'Stepping on' program
17th January 2024
“STEPPING ON” - FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAM
Free community program for seniors, men and women – enrol now!
This is a fun program for over sixty-fives designed to keep you active, improve your strength and balance and keep you independent as you age. Run by Deb Cunningham from ... read more
TRC pensioner rebate
17th January 2024
Tamworth Regional Council Pensioner and Hardship rebate 10 January 2024
As part of our ongoing communication around the special rate variation proposal, we wanted to share more information about our pensioner rebates and hardship policies which were on public exhibition ... read more
Barraba RSL Club AGM
17th January 2024
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Of the Barraba RSL & Recreational Club Ltd
To be held Sunday 18th FEB 2024 @ 11am
@ the clubhouse ... read more
Rugged Rustlers Outfit
17th January 2024
Rugged Rustlers Outfit!
Michael Clare, a country school teacher for some twenty or so years, Michael has lived in many country towns. His experiences giving him the inspiration for his song writing. Michaels songs have been recorded by many artists including Brian Letton, Reg Poole, Gre ... read more
Garage sale this Saturday
17th January 2024
48 Gotha Street, Barraba
8:30am Saturday, 20 January 2024 ... read more
Nominate a 'senior' now
17th January 2024
SENIORS ARE TOPS – NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY!
Residents of the Tamworth electorate are encouraged to celebrate the positive impact our seniors make in our community, by nominating them for a 2024 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson MP said the 2024 N ... read more
Thank you from Dale Hamilton
17th January 2024
Thank you
My dad Mark Scarlett was called home to heaven in early December.
I wish to acknowledge and thank Barraba Funerals and the Barraba RSL for the respect and care shown to dad.
I found the necessity of planning dad’s funeral a celebration of his life. Thank you, Gavin.
The tea ... read more
Thank you from Kenneth Monk
17th January 2024
Thank you
I moved to Barraba 2 weeks ago and basically had to camp in my new home without furniture. I have been overwhelmed by the support and kindness of the Barraba community during a difficult couple of weeks. In particular I would like to thank Pat Penna, Ian Maddison and Rachel and Jo from th ... read more
History Notes - a chat with Ron Hiscock
17th January 2024
History Notes
by Terry Threlfall
Substituting for Margaret Currell for a week or two, I thought I would do some Barraba “Car Stories”. First, I spoke to Ron Hiscock – here’s a bit of his story. T ... read more
Country Music Festival kicks off
17th January 2024
TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL – FREE CONCERTS AT TOYOTA PARK
Feeling the heat? Must be nearly January which of course means it's Toyota Country Music Festival time! Be in the know and stay across what's on. Toyota Park will have free concerts each night of Festival, and the lineup is now li ... read more
What 'love' does to our brain
17th January 2024
Love scrambles the brain and scientists can now tell us why
Love is blind, the saying goes, and thanks to a world-first Australian study, we are now a step closer to understanding why. It is well known that romantic love changes the brain, releasing the so-called love hormone oxytocin, responsible ... read more
DPI - Genetics in the Paddock podcast
17th January 2024
The NSW Department of Primary Industries proudly announces the launch of Genetics in the Paddock with Emily, a podcast series set to demystify the complex world of livestock genetics.
The 10-part series welcomes a diverse line-up of guests from NSW DPI and Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU), ... read more
New land values in the NW region
17th January 2024
New land values published for North West Regional NSW
The NSW Valuer General has published land values for the North West Regional NSW Region. The land values reflect the value of land only, as at 1 July 2023.
Land value is the value of the land only. It does not include the value of a home or oth ... read more
TRC waste vouchers now available
17th January 2024
The January Q3 Waste Vouchers are now available for residents to dispose of up to 2 cubic metres of non-recyclable bulky household waste for FREE (some limits apply).
Residents who are signed up to the digital service should see the voucher in their account automatically.
If you do not have a digi ... read more
Defribs for sport clubs
17th January 2024
LIFE-SAVING DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT OPEN
The NSW Government’s life-saving Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program has returned, and local sport clubs and organisations are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $3,000. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said it was critically important that loca ... read more
Veterans Compensation Reform delay
17th January 2024
VETERANS COMPENSATION REFORM: MINISTER FAILS TO MEET ROYAL COMMISSION’S DEADLINE
A major overhaul of veterans’ entitlements has hit a roadblock with the Labor Government failing to meet the end-of-year deadline to release draft new laws to harmonise and consolidate compensation claims. ... read more
TRC Meeting Report 12th Dec 2023
15th January 2024
Council meeting update – 12 December 2023
Here is an overview of outcomes from the Ordinary Meeting of Tamworth Regional Council:
Councillors agreed to put the Draft Ratepayers Hardship Policy, Draft Ratepayer Pensioner Policy and the Draft Debt Recovery Policy for Property Debts on ... read more