Lifestyle coverage
Reflections
THE New England’s Lake Keepit is soon to sparkle as an international star-gazing tourist destination thanks to an almost $2 million grant from the NSW Government. Work began last week at Reflections Lake Keepit on the Big Sky Dreaming glamping precinct, a $4 million project recently approved by Gunnedah Council. Lining the shores of Lake [...]
The Arts
THE Bank Art Museum Moree (BAMM), Moree Plains’ home of one of the largest collections of Aboriginal art in regional NSW, has reopened offering an enhanced visitor experience after renovations. Renovations include updates to the exhibition spaces, improved external lighting, and enhanced accessibility features, making it easier for visitors to experience the art. Moree Plains [...]
Run the Plains
SPECIAL races need special trophies, and that’s why Run the Plains platinum sponsor NewPave Asphalt decided to start from scratch and deliver something unique. NewPave Asphalt business development manager, Peter Gellert, was tasked with the project, and delivered four incredible keepsakes to celebrate the inaugural running of Run the Plains. “They wanted something special for [...]
Seniors' Christmas
MOREE seniors will ring in the festive season this December with singing sensations Amy Lehpamer from the musical & Juliet, Arlo Sims, Liz Player and Emily Kate from The Voice, and Will Skarpona from the Conservatorium of Music putting on a free three-hour performance at Moree Services Club. The stars will align on Wednesday, December [...]
Pally Speed Shear
THE big money stayed close to home when Delungra shearer Tom Retallack collected $15,000 first prize at the inaugural Pally Speed Shear on Saturday. Hundreds of spectators turned out on a perfect Pally Pub afternoon to watch more than 80 shearers strut their stuff on a mobile two-stand shed. The smart money said Terry Garnahm, [...]
Run the Plains
THE Run the Plains festival is destined to become an annual event in Moree – the town’s newly-anointed next big thing – after the inaugural edition over two big days was declared a resounding success. The running and fitness festival was a collaboration between Moree Little Athletics Club, Tourism Moree, 2400 Run Club, Moree Parkrun [...]
Run the Plains
A BIG crowd braved a wet, chilly afternoon on Friday to watch local history unfold on Balo Street. As they watched and cheered, dozens of runners in six races held five or 10 minutes apart, darted down the middle of Moree’s CBD. The runners, some pushing prams, all had a common purpose – the inaugural [...]
Moree on a Plate
CONTINUING its quest to keep the Moree community vibrant, connected, and full of fun, next month Moree on a Plate will host a Sunset Soiree in the gardens of Moree and District Historical Society’s Moree Plains Museum. The committee has a delightful spring evening planned on Saturday, October 26, indulging in an afternoon of canapés, [...]
Animal Welfare
DOGS and cats of all shapes, sizes and breeds queued obediently at Jellicoe Park on Friday morning as the Animal Welfare League NSW mobile vet clinic rolled into Moree. The NSW Government-funded service offers free animal health checks, micro-chipping and C3 vaccinations for dogs and cats. The mobile unit is a fully-fitted out B-double truck [...]
Photo Gallery
AS far as good old-fashioned entertainment went, it didn’t get much better than this. Sydney-based bush band Swamp Dawkins kicked off their black-soil plains tour at Moree Services Club on Wednesday night and left a couple of hundred people buggered but laughing as they were taught grand chains and cast-offs by lead vocalist Michael Buining. [...]
