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Local newspapers set to return weeks after closure

Local newspapers set to return weeks after closure

Tweed Coast Times - 3rd June 2026

The Narrabri Courier, Gunnedah Times and Wee Waa News will return on June 11, a month after publishing what many believed would be their final editions.

The three newspapers, which ceased publication on May 7, have been acquired by Times News Group and are expected to resume serving their communities in the coming weeks.

The announcement brings an abrupt end to fears that Narrabri, Gunnedah and Wee Waa could lose their local newspapers permanently.

For generations, the three mastheads have reported on everything from droughts and floods to council decisions, sporting triumphs, agricultural developments and community milestones.

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Julie Dowlean Honoured as Narrabri Shire Volunteer of the Year

Julie Dowlean Honoured as Narrabri Shire Volunteer of the Year

A passion for preserving local history and supporting community broadcasting has earned Julie Dowlean the honour of being named Narrabri Shire Volunteer of the Year.

Julie is widely respected across the region for her longstanding commitment to both the Wee Waa Historical Society and Narrabri's community radio station, 2 Max FM. Through her volunteer efforts, she has helped preserve the stories of the past while keeping local communities connected in the present.

As a dedicated member of the Wee Waa Historical Society, Julie has played an important role in recording and preserving the history of Wee Waa and the surrounding district. Her work has helped protect valuable photographs, documents and stories that form an important part of the region's heritage.

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