Moree to host Archibald Prize as BAMM unveils 2026 season

BANK Art Museum Moree has announced its 2026 exhibition program, highlighted by the presentation of the 2026 Archibald Prize finalists later this year. BAMM will host the Archibald Prize exhibition from September 11 to October 10. The prestigious touring exhibition from the Art Gallery of New South Wales will feature finalist portraits and provides a [...]

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Tamworth Regional Council welcomes new events manager

TAMWORTH Regional Council has announced the appointment of Joel Ulbricht as new events manager. Mr Ulbricht will replace Barry Harley, who has worked for Tamworth Regional Council for 11 years. Mr Harley leaves an incredible legacy, especially in his role as the Tamworth Country Music Festival Manager. Mr Ulbricht is an experienced festival and events [...]

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Warren Mendes named celebrity chef for 2026 Moree on a Plate

THIS year’s Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival will infuse a global twist on local flavours, with celebrated chef Warren Mendes announced a festival highlight. Over the past 12 months, Warren has launched the third season of his hit food-and-travel series Food Trail: South Africa, and is about to commence filming Season 4, [...]

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Rising Sun Film Society’s full Moree schedule for 2026

MOREE’S Rising Sun Film Society has dusted off the projector and unfurled the big screen in readiness for a full program of feature films in 2026. Movies are shown on the third Sunday of each month, starting March 15, at Moree RSL War Memorial Museum on the corner of Albert and Balo Streets. Doors open [...]

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From Half Yours to all theirs: Moree Cancer Support Group receives $3000 donation

HALF Yours became all theirs last week when Moree Cancer Support Group was handed a cheque for $3000 as part of the proceeds from a Melbourne Cup calcutta held at More Services Club last year. Emerging topliner Half Yours charged away with the race that stops a nation in November, and staff at Moree Regional [...]

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Be quick: 2026 Gravesend Long Lunch tickets selling fast

TICKETS for the 2026 Gravesend Long Lunch are selling fast. The popular event on Saturday, March 7 is now in its fourth year and continues a much-loved tradition that celebrates community, connection and the ongoing support of Gravesend Public School. The event brings together past and present students, families, staff and friends of the school [...]

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Consumer groups call on Government to block Valentine’s Day scams

A coalition of consumer advocacy groups, financial counselling organisations and community legal centres have launched an open letter urging the Government to plug the glaring gaps in proposed scam protections. The consumer groups calling for action include CHOICE, Financial Counselling Australia, Consumer Action Law Centre, Australian Communications Consumer Action Network, Financial Rights Legal Centre, Mob [...]

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Nominations called for 2026 Moree Show Society Young Woman competition

NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2026 Moree Show Society Young Woman competition, with 2025 winner Laura Penfold encouraging young women from across the Moree Plains to enter the celebrated event. Ms Penfold is no stranger to Moree Show Young Woman sashes. She also won the title in 2021 after twice being crowned Junior Showgirl [...]

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Valentine’s Day: How vulnerable are you to AI-enabled romance scams

DEEPFAKES and AI chatbots are transforming romance scams into an industrial-scale threat that extracts millions from Australian victims each year. With Valentine’s Day this weekend, many people turn to dating apps and social media in search of connection, companionship and perhaps that perfect romantic relationship. But lurking behind profile pictures and persuasive messages is a [...]

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Old skills, new thrills: Heritage takes the stage at 2026 Autumn Festival

THIS year’s Autumn Festival at Armidale will feature exciting new elements with the inclusion of New England Heritage Festival highlights, showcasing lost trades and heritage skills. Visitors can enjoy fascinating demonstrations such as blacksmithing, leatherwork, and lacemaking, alongside displays of antique trucks and machinery. A major attraction will be Councillor Rob Taber’s antique steam traction [...]

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