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.

ANZAC Day 2024 arrangements

17th April 2024
ANZAC DAY 2024 DAWN SERVICE Commencement 6.00 AM After the dawn service breakfast will be provided by the Barraba RSL & Recreation Clun Limited. MAIN SERVICE. Marches will form up at 10:45 am opposite Andy’s Guest House. March will com...

2024 Volunteer of the Year awards open

23rd April 2024
NOMINATE A VOLUNTEER TODAY! Nominations have now opened for the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year awards which celebrate the hard work and dedication that goes into the community. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said volunteers are the backbone...

Barraba Rotary recruiting for leadership course

23rd April 2024
Please help Barraba Rotary Club to find a suitable 19-27 year old that can be encouraged to develop some leadership skills to then help contribute to our great community. We need young people to get involved. This is a great opportunity and it will ...

Hospital Aux - 100's club results

23rd April 2024
Results of Barraba Hospital Auxiliary 100’s Club: 1st:  Judy Ely               $5 2nd: Jan Greenwood $ 30 3rd:  Shirley Simmons  $20...

History Notes - some war stories

23rd April 2024
History Notes This week is Anzac Day week - a time to remember our family members who went to war so that we may be able to live safe lives. Personally, I had four Great Uncles who went to World War 1 and grew up to know two elderly men without real...

TRC Heritage Festival on this week

23rd April 2024
Step back in time with the Heritage Festival Get ready to embark on a journey through time as the Tamworth Regional Heritage Festival returns from Friday 19 April to Sunday 28 April, 2024. This annual festival will showcase the rich tapestry of our ...

Arts North West Storytelling workshops on again

23rd April 2024
VISUAL STORYTELLING AND PERSONAL BRAND WORKSHOP Arts North West are pleased to be partnering with Workforce Australia Local Jobs & UNE Smart Region Incubator to deliver a series of Visual Storytelling and Personal Brand workshops across the regi...

TRC Rate rise decision soon

23rd April 2024
Decision on rates soon Tamworth Regional Council is one of nine in NSW awaiting the decision from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) on a Special Rate Variation application. Last month the IPART sought feedback from communities ...