IN PICTURES: Welcome to Narrogin 2026 event celebrates connection and community with newcomers in the region

Hannah WhiteheadNarrogin Observer
Camera IconMen’s Shed members David Dewar, Ken Hart, Rick Vincent and Des Triat. Credit: Hannah Whitehead

Wheatbelt locals invited new arrivals to the region for the town’s Welcome to Narrogin event, held at the Narrogin Regional Leisure Centre on Thursday to showcase what’s on offer in the area.

More than 250 people met from 4.30-6pm to peruse 78 stalls that provided newcomers with information on how to get involved in the town, including volunteering, employment, education and services.

For those interested in athletics, clubs such as the Netball and Districts Association and the Narrogin Football Club provided guides on how to make the most of sporting opportunities, whether as a player or support behind the scenes.

Narrogin Art Group promoted its offerings and displayed artwork from its members.

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Arts Narrogin and The Narrogin Reparatory Club advertised much-anticipated performances and workshops where community members could bask in the spotlight themselves.

Narrogin volunteers spearheading the Quarter Midget Youth Speedway Project decorated their stall with tall flags to bring in newcomers for the 2026 season, with young racers set to rev their engines in March.

Environmentalists educated the room regarding native wildlife and how to protect beloved animals like the numbats, while advertising the wonders hidden in Dryandra and local bush trails.

Camera IconSt John’s Sam O’Brien, Nadia Naaman and Sonia Hogermeer. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconNarrogin Art Group members Lynne Dorset and Jeanette Robb. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconAmanda Savage, Matthew Kibos, 3, Mary Robles, and Max Kibos, 3. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconDivine You volunteers Jas Kaur, Sister Mary and Trisha Huggins. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconNarrogin and Dryandra Visitor Centre’s Kelly Nelissen and Rod Slater. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconQuarter midget youth speedway project Narrogin’s Kerri Donnelly and Toni Strange. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconNarrogin Repertory Club volunteers Barbara Fletcher and Louise Cameron. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconCarers WA employee Elissa Currie. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconCentral South Naturalis Club volunteers Yvonne McDougall and Lyn Alcock. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconNarrogin Accessability WA’s Rikarly Ramirez and Heather Waters. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconWheatbelt Strength owner Kate Carvey and Kylee Nelson. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconArts Narrogin’s Simone Lansdell, Casey Sutton and Brad Fletch. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconNarrogin RSL branch president Peter McMahon, members David Baker and Joann Copeman. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconFacey Group’s Tina Astbury. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconNarrogin Croquet Club members Dianne Derbyshire and Rae Clark. Credit: Hannah Whitehead
Camera IconWelcome to Narrogin 2026 at Narrogin Regional Leisure Centre. Credit: Hannah Whitehead

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