Education coverage
New Program
ABORIGINAL students from around New South Wales now have greater access to a program designed to provide valuable work experience and nationally recognised qualifications while still at school. NSW Minister for Skills, TAFE, and Tertiary Education Steve Whan announced a new round of the Djinggi School-Based Traineeship Program while visiting students completing school-based traineeships at [...]
Junior Sport
A GROUP of dedicated Moree junior athletes began serious training during the week in preparation for the NSW State Championships at Sydney’s Olympic Park in September. Moree Secondary College students Karri Weatherall, Lucy Grant, Ruby Wadwell-Graham, Sarsha Maas, Teo Whan, Lakia Noble, Jayden Wilde and Blyde Evans have been selected to represent the Zone 1 [...]
Eisteddfod
A GROUP of rising young stars from Xavier Drama in Moree participated in the annual Narrabri Arts Eisteddfod at the Crossing Theatre during Term 2, when more than 400 entrants from across the district and interstate performed over three days. The eisteddfod encompassed woodwind, brass and piano, and vocal sections included singing, poetry and literature [...]
Long Lunch
THE Gravesend Public School community has delivered a big ‘thumbs-up’ to the many sponsors, businesses and guests who opened their hearts, dug deep, and generously contributed to the school’s 100 Mile Long Lunch fundraiser earlier this year. The ‘Gravo’ school bus will now hit the road in September to Canberra, embarking on an excursion that [...]
Monday Monday
MANY parents dread Monday mornings. But for a handful of Moree mums and dads, the first day of the week is music to their ears. Mainly Music was established in Moree 17 years ago for parents, carers and their toddlers to get together Monday mornings and do what every child under five loves to do [...]
Helpline
THE New South Wales Government has set up an new religious intolerance helpline for students and school staff to report incidences of religious bullying. The NSW Department of Education Religious Intolerance Helpline will provide help to students and staff who have experienced or witnessed religious bullying or intolerance. The service will also provide advice and [...]
Intermediate League Tag
A SPOT in the ILT grand-final was not to be for the Moree Giants, but an incredible 2024 season has meant the world to the Moree Junior Rugby League Club trailblazers and their coach, Warren Sampson. The ILT Moree Giants were beaten 22-14 by Guyra Spuds in the major semi-final last Saturday, but the season [...]
