Barraba Community News
Barraba Community News is Barraba's own local newspaper. It is free, community owned and edited. You can obtain a hard copy from many of our local shops, receive an emailed copy every Wednesday morning or just log onto our site at a time to suit yourself. Please support us and advertise with us.
Barraba's mosaic street art nears completion
19th August 2025
A Vision Becomes Reality
What started as a vision is now becoming a Visual Mosaic Artistic Feature on Queen Street, Barraba. The planter pots are coming to life with the installation of beautifully crafted 20x20cm mosaic tiles. Titled: Village Art C...
We remember Long Tan
19th August 2025
The Battle of Long Tan was one of the largest battles fought by Australians in the Vietnam War. On 18 August 1966, Delta (D) Company, Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR), fought an 'encounter' battle to defeat enemy forces in the Long Tan rubber plantat...
'Come and Try Day' - learn about Bonsai
19th August 2025
Barraba Potters and Craft Guild
“Come and Try Day”
Bonsai
Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees in containers, (tray planting) creating a miniaturized, replica of a mature tree. It involves techniq...
Join The Nats for a steak sandwich at Agquip
19th August 2025
NATS FAMOUS STEAK SANDWICHES RETURN THIS AGQUIP
The popular NSW Nationals steak sandwich fundraiser will return at this year’s AgQuip agricultural field day near Gunnedah. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the pollies will be picking up ...
Eat your fruit and vegs for better health
19th August 2025
Study finds correlation between diet and mental health
A diet rich in vegetables and fruit is associated with reduced psychological distress, a detailed analysis of health survey data from more than 45,000 Australians has found.
The study by QUT re...
Essential Energy award to Barraba local
19th August 2025
Celebrating the future of energy with the class of 2025
Ceremony honours the skills, spirit and success of Essential Energy's newest graduates.
We are proud to announce that the David Britten Award for Peer Excellence was awarded to John Scanlon at...
