Barraba Community News

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Back to the Bush - Sat 17th Oct Program

13th October 2026
Not long now! The annual Back to Bush auto festival brought to you by Aircooled Assembly Inc is a few days away. Be sure to check out the Muddy MAYhem display (this year only) – take a look up close at the cars, chat with their owners/creators...

Back to the Bush FIREWORKS NOTICE

6th October 2026
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Still time to book into the Resin Workshop

13th October 2026
THIS WEEKEND AT THE BARRABA POTTERS AND CRAFT GUILD Resin Workshop Guest tutor Andrea Robinson from Bundarra will be on hand to guide you through a resin workshop to create beautiful resin flowers and other ornaments, to be held at the Fuller Galle...

Pool is open for the season

13th October 2026
Dive in: Region's pools open for the season Public pools across the Tamworth region are preparing to welcome swimmers back as the 2026-27 pool season gets underway. The Tamworth Olympic Swimming Pool reopens from Monday 12 October, while Barraba Me...

Update your First Aid Certificate at the Community College

6th October 2026
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Manilla Markets this Saturday

13th October 2026
MANILLA MUSEUM MARKETS Saturday 17 October 2026 Discover the charm of the Manilla Museum Markets, held in beautiful Pioneer Park from 8am to 1pm on the third Saturday of every month Browse a wonderful range of locally produced goods, including pla...

Resin workshop at the Claypan - book now

15th September 2026
Notice - Save the date Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October Crafting flowers and ornaments in Resin at the Claypan. Call Patti Crowley 0459608486 for info and to book....

Historical Society 'Small schools bus trip'

13th October 2026
SMALL SCHOOLS BUS TOUR  An enjoyable day was had by all last Thursday when a group of people joined the Historical Society for a bus trip around some of the small school sites in the district.  We headed out to Woodsreef, where unfortunate...