Barraba Community News
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Australia Day Awards in Barraba
28th January 2026
Honours awarded at Barraba and Manilla Ceremonies
Australia Day Award ceremonies in Barraba and Manilla recognised exceptional contributors to the community on Monday 26 January 2026.
A good night, well attended by Barraba locals at the Golf Club
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Andrew Sharp moving on
28th January 2026
Dear Editor,
After twenty-two years as owner of The Playhouse (formerly Central) Hotel, the time has come for me to pass it on to a new owner. I am delighted that Rachel Bennewitz is taking over. She is a warm and friendly person who is excited to j...
Margaret Harris says "Thanks" to the Sunday Sewers.
28th January 2026
Well known Barraba local, Margaret Harris, recently moved home to Richardson House. That meant having to downsize so much from her home of many years in Barraba.
Margaret donated a quantity of fabric to the Guild for use by the Sunday Sewers or for ...
Estate of Wayne Paul Redding
28th January 2026
Form 114 (version4)
Succession Act 2006 s.93, Probate and Administration Act 1898 s 92 and Trustee Act 1925 s 60.
NOTICE OF INTENTED DISTRIBUTION. ESTATE OF WAYNE PAUL REDDING.
NSW GRANT MADE 18TH DECEMBER 2025.
Any person having any claim upon t...
Thanks to the Essential Energy crews
28th January 2026
Dear Editor
In recent months Barraba has had some power outages – some planned and some unplanned. Whilst inconvenient, the latest outage commenced at approx. 6pm and power was returned at approx. 4am next morning. During that time there...
Thanks from the Irwin Family
28th January 2026
Thank you
Gregory Irwin 25-2-1959 – 13-1 2026
We wish to say ‘Thank you’ to the nursing staff and in particular nurses Karen, Abbey, Natalie and Vicki at the Barraba Hospital, as well as Dr. Heinrich Strydom and Jon Gourlay from T...
PBS price cut delivers affordable medicines
28th January 2026
Historic PBS price cut delivers affordable medicines for Australians
The cost of medicine for those without a concession card is reducing to $25. That’s the lowest amount since 2004 and only the second time in history that the price of medicin...
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...