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MOREE’S last-surviving connection to service in Australia during World War 2, Royal Australian Airforce veteran Des Hurst, this week welcomed 2026 with a special presentation at Whiddon residential care facility. Mr Hurst, who turns 100 on July 13, was presented with a commemorative display box to house his medals and pins. The presentation was a [...]
Debut Single
NEARLY 12 months ago, Moree was treated to an emerging young talent when singer Lamonay Brown performed at the Jellicoe Park Gomeroi Markets. Lamonay, who grew up in Moree, arrived at the markets unassuming and unannounced, but left her audience speechless as her soulful voice resonated across Jellicoe Park. She mesmerised market-goers with a song [...]
2026
AUSTRALIA Day celebrations across north-western New South Wales and the New England are less than two weeks away, with a diverse range of activities planned across the region. At Narrabri, free entry to all shire swimming pools will be offered between midday and 6pm. Narrabri’s Australia Day Ambassador is Professor Veena Sahajwalla, an internationally acclaimed [...]
TCFM 2026
WITH all roads leading to Tamworth for the city’s upcoming annual country music festival, NSW Police are urging country music fans to plan their trip ahead of time and travel safely on the roads. Attendees will see a high-visibility police operation in full swing for the major event, from this Friday, January 16 until Sunday, [...]
Skills Roadshow
THE Rural Women’s Network Skills Roadshow offering free first-aid and mental health training around regional New South Wales is back by popular demand in 2026, with workshops planned for Narrabri and Glen Innes next month. More than 300 women participated in 30 free sold-out workshops last year, aimed at empowering regional and rural women with [...]
Our Community
A team of rural, regional and remote Australians will come together in Dubbo next month to address the challenges faced by women on the land. Harvest Her Power was founded by Katja Williams, a self-taught media creator who launched The Ultimate Farm Wife as a podcast, YouTube channel and social media community. Clinical psychologist, Malinda [...]
Australia Day 2026
MOREE Shire residents are encouraged to nominate local legends – individuals and groups – for the Moree Plains 2026 Australia Day Awards, to be held at Jellicoe Park on January 26. Nominations can be lodged online HERE or by using the QR code embedded in this story. Council staff and volunteers will have an information [...]
Recycling
RECYCLERS in New South Wales have benefited from $1.5 billion in refunds by returning a record 15 billion containers through the Return and Earn scheme. Enthusiasm for Return and Earn has seen the tally of bottles, cartons and cans returned through the network soar from 14 billion to 15 billion containers in less than six [...]
BAMM Art
IMPORTANT works by Gomeroi artist Margaret Adams that were thought to be missing, are safely being held at Bank Art Museum Moree. A total of 11 pieces loaned to BAMM by collector Anna Winter, a former Moree resident, are held at the museum. Ms Winter sought clarification from BAMM when she was incorrectly informed only [...]
Australia Day
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: She’s got a heart of gold – the heart of a Lion. Beth Hearn was lost for words – almost – at Jellicoe Park last year when Moree Plains Shire mayor Susannah Pearse presented the Moree Lions Club cornerstone with the 2025 Australia Day Mayoral Award. “This award is not just for me, [...]
