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Bee hive surveillance west of Barraba
By Jane Harris The biosecurity threat to bees, Varroa mite, has been detected in the Narrabri region, resulting in hives west of Barraba being assessed for the pest. Parts of the Barraba area are within the 25km surveillance zone, where officials
MHERV Van to visit
“Saving men’s lives” is the catch cry of the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van ( Mherv) which will be in our local area in the Park, next to the Tourist Information Centre, Manilla St, Manilla Wednesday 10th August 9.30am –
Rural Fit Classes to start in Manilla
From next week, new mums and the active ageing of Manilla will be able to reap the benefits of health professionals Rural Fit starting up exercise classes in the town. Beginning on Monday July 4 and run under the guidance of
Winter blows into Barraba for exhibition
By Brenda McColl The mercury dropped and the cold winds blew for the “Fireside Yarns” Winter Exhibition hosted by Barraba Potters and Craft Guild at the Fuller Gallery over the June long weekend. Members and helpers did a tremendous job of putting
Kevin’s passion is working with leather
Manilla’s Kevin Dodds admits to being a bit of a chatter box, and loves embarking on a good yarn, especially if the subject is anything to do with logging in the bush, working in sawmills, droving cattle or hitching up
