A huge 3-day venture packed with curiosity, experiments and learning with the University of Newcastle’s Science & Engineering Challenge. Primary and High schools across the district tested their critical thinking skills and most importantly had fun along the way. The Rotary Club of Narrabri wishes to sincerely thank all our Friends of Rotary who rallied around to help us - we couldn’t have done it without you! #rotaryclubofnarrabri #rotarydistrict9660 #FunWithSTEM #engineeringentrepreneurs ... See MoreSee Less

A big thank you to Thursday’s guest speaker Sam Peacock of the Rotary Club of South Dubbo. Sam gave an interesting talk on one of the main projects that the club undertakes, the Toyota Tour de Oroc. This is an initiative of the club and a unique biennial cycling event which ran last year from 6 to 11 October 2025. Covering more than 800 kilometres across the Orana Region, it is one of the longest charity rides on the global calendar.
First held in 2013, the ride was established to raise funds for Macquarie Home Stay—an essential accommodation facility for people from regional and remote communities needing medical treatment in Dubbo. Since then, the tour has contributed over $1 million towards the facility, which officially opened its doors in 2019.
Funds raised from sponsors through the 2025 ride were put towards the planning and development of Stage 3, which included the addition of much-needed family accommodation. Establishing a team in the Tour de Oroc not only helps make the visions of the club a reality, but also demonstrates to government and funding bodies that this is a project backed wholeheartedly by the community and the Rotary Club of Dubbo South. Well done on this great initiative!
Also on Thursday evening, Di Ainsworth and Liz Campbell were presented by President Chris Cole with 5-years of Service to Rotary plaques. ... See MoreSee Less