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Film-maker Leila McDougall will be in Moree in April to present her multi-award-winning feature film, Just a Farmer, at Moree Town and Country Club. The screening is a free event, with bookings not required. Leila is an Australian film-maker, producer and mental health advocate. She was raised in Walcha, a rural farming community near Armidale [...]
Feature Story
THE Moree Secondary College Clontarf Academy banner soared proudly in Macquarie Street, Sydney, earlier this month when Year 11 student Maverick Noakes was recognised in state parliament for his outstanding contribution to the Moree community. Maverick received the prestigious Tom Harvey Award for Citizenship under the Australian Youth Trust during a parliament house visit that [...]
Bamara Moree
WHAT began as light-hearted banter has transformed Thursdays at Bamara in Moree into meaningful experiences for client Richard and support staff – helped enormously by a generous splash of pink. Following a stroke two years ago, Richard spent more than 18 months in hospital. The pink shirt he was wearing when discharged has stayed with [...]
It’s a BoM
PHOTOGRAPHERS are asked to submit their best weather photos to the Bureau of Meteorology’s 2026 Australian Weather Calendar competition for the chance to be featured in next year’s edition. The 2025 edition of the calendar featured an atmospheric foggy sunrise over Mornington, Western Australia, a glowing aurora australis from Squeaking Point, Tasmania and a stunning [...]
Golden Anniversary
GUESTS travelled from across Australia to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of a family-owned Moree real-estate business that has stood the test of time. Raine and Horne Moree opened its doors in March, 1975, under the banner of John S Atkins and Co in the old Pastures Protection Board building on Balo Street. Moree’s newest stock [...]
Junior Sport
THE Moree Riders Club is excited to announce the commencement of a double-header series in 2025, with the first series scheduled to spring from the starting pads on Monday, March 31. Club president Steele Sutton said the move to Monday nights works in with other sports, and he hopes similar numbers to last year again [...]
Arts and Entertainment
BANK Art Museum Moree has launched its inaugural concert program, presented under the vision of newly-appointed Director Rosie Dennis. The series starts this Sunday, March 23, with Unnamed Road, a collaboration between Jon Rose and Erik Griswold. Combining violins and prepared piano, the performance is inspired by Australia’s diverse landscapes. Unnamed Road is a first [...]
Education and Training
A dedicated group of students are now qualified to work in the aged-care sector after this week graduating Certificate III in Individual Support – Ageing and Disability at Moree Community College. Mimma Bokelund, Jasmine Cleal, Dianne Dahlstrom, Cindie Garrett, Gary Johnson and Vicki Thompson received their certificates at an afternoon tea graduation ceremony at the [...]
Education and Arts
MOREE Secondary College Year 11 student Amber Muller successfully auditioned for selection as a member of the Pulse Alive Dance Company, which performs tonight at Sydney Olympic Park. More than 5000 students are performing in Pulse Alive, showcasing the talents of Kindergarten to Year 12 public schools from across New South Wales. Amber has performed [...]
Feature Story
IAN and Bronte Treloar are firm advocates of advance care directives. The well-known Moree couple firmly believe healthcare choices matter – and National Advance Care Planning Week from March 17-23 heightens the need to make appropriate plans so end-of-life wishes are known and respected. Ian, a retired farmer and contract fencer, turns 81 next week. [...]
