Barraba Community News
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Australia Day Awards at the Golf Club
21st January 2026
Communities come together for Australia Day 2026
People right across the Tamworth Region will have a range of bumper events they can attend this Australia Day, from morning barbecues through to an evening concert.
The concert, with a full lineup to...
'ACE' Nomination for Richardson House
21st January 2026
Message to Richardson House from Ageing Australia
Dear Richardson House Aged Care BarrabaYou are ACE!
Here is why [resident family member] thinks so:I would like to nominate my mum's facility for this award in recognition of its extraordinary care ...
Orchard Family gift to the Health Service
21st January 2026
I would like to share a positive and heartfelt update.
The Orchard family recently presented Barraba Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) with generously donated items in honour of their beloved Bob Orchard.
The donation included a new refrigerator and a ha...
A chat with Rachel at The Playhouse
21st January 2026
‘Take 2’ at The Playhouse
The Barraba Community News team caught up with Rachel Bennewitz on her first day as the new owner of The Playhouse. In amongst guests, tradies and fire inspectors Rachel found a few minutes to talk to us.
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Potters and Craft Guild AGM 13 Feb
21st January 2026
Barraba Potters and Craft Guild Inc
Annual General Meeting
Friday 13th February 2026 commencing at 10am.
An ordinary meeting will follow.
All members welcome.
If you are interested to join the Guild, enjoy a variety of craft activities and meet ...
Free entry to the pool
21st January 2026
Yes!! Free pool days are back in 2026.
Following the success of our free days in last summer, we are pleased to announce the dates for our FREE pool days in 2026.
Across the region all of our pools will have free entry on:
Sunday 4th, 11th, 18th...