Barraba Community News

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2026 ANZAC Day arrangements

14th April 2026

ANZAC DAY Saturday 25th April 2026 The commemoration of ANZAC Day in Barraba will commence with our dawn service which will be held at the Memorial Clock in Queen Street. This service will assemble at 5:45am with the service to commence at 6.00am. ...

Seniors visit the Historical Museum

14th April 2026

Morning Tea at the Museum An enjoyable morning was had at the Museum on Wednesday, 1st April, when residents of Richardson House and the Garvin House joined the Historical Society for morning tea. The weather was great, and everyone had ...

Whitehaven Coal ecological burn notice

24th March 2026

Ecological Burn Notice Please be advised that Whitehaven Coal will be undertaking burn preparation and cool season Ecological Burns on the following Biodiversity Properties “Nindethana”, “Rosevale”, “Wirradale”, a...

Wheelchair for sale

14th April 2026

For Sale: Merits Maverick 10 power wheelchair. 5 years old, excellent condition with brand new batteries. $1,500 Contact Amanda Koopman 0429 958 816...

Volunteer Awards now open

14th April 2026

Volunteer Awards nominations now open Nominations are now open for the 2026 Volunteer Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of community members from across the Tamworth region as part of National Volunteers Week. National Volunteers We...

Community Participation Grants

14th April 2026

From Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Newsletter Active Regional Communities Package - Community Participation grants Applications for grants from $100,000 to $1 million are now open through the Community Participation stream of the Active Regional C...

Rugby kicks off this Saturday

14th April 2026

Barraba rugby season to kick off on Saturday 18th April with a home game against Tamworth Magpies. The women’s game will commence at 2.15 followed by the men’s game at 3.15. To kick off the season we are having an Hawaiian pa...