Lifestyle coverage
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 [...]
Tablelands
NORTHERN Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has called for a moratorium and stocktake of renewable energy projects in the New England REZ, calling for certainty together with a fairer and more transparent process. Mr Moylan said there is enormous pressure on councils and landholders and growing uncertainty within the community about proposed projects within the New [...]
Moree PCYC
MOREE PCYC opened the Virtual Reality Room last week to accommodate for the expansion of the U-nites program after the announcement from NSW Premier Chris Minns for funding to help curb juvenile crime in Moree. The local PCYC was awarded $285,000 to expand the U-Nites program to Thursday and Saturday evenings until 10pm each night. [...]
Border Talks
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council welcomed newly-appointed Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner Ian Leavers to the border region on Tuesday. Mayor Lawrence Springborg emphasised the importance of the Commissioner’s role in understanding the specific needs and concerns of border communities. “Mr Leavers’ appointment presents a valuable opportunity to advocate for our region and find solutions to different rules and [...]
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 [...]
Dads’ Day
THERE’S horsepower in the morning and horses in the afternoon – Fathers’ Day in Moree on Sunday offers everything a dad could wish for on his one big day of the year. Fathers’ Day starts with the Moree Motor Trade Expo and Show & Shine at Jellicoe Park, traditionally held in conjunction with Moree Markets. [...]
Fundraiser
ONE of Moree’s best-loved, not-for-profit organisations, Gwydir Industries, is closer to establishing a girls’ administration training area after receiving a sizeable donation from Moree Rugby Club. Rugby club committee member, Maddie Watts, and ladies’ day committee members, Meg Dunford and Maddy Hunt, last week proudly handed Gwydir Industries board president, Bill Crawford, a cheque for [...]
Man’s Best Friend
Every day of the week is an opportunity to show love and appreciation for furry friends, but August 26 was set aside 20 years ago to really celebrate canine love around Australia – and the world. International Dog Day was founded in 2004 in the US by animal welfare advocate and pet lifestyle expert, Colleen [...]
Submissions Sought
PROGRESSIVE fundraising group, Young Aggies Moree, invites local volunteer groups to submit expressions of interest for donations from funds raised at the 2024 Gold Rush Ball in September. Since 2015, the Gold Rush Ball has been a major fundraiser for the Young Aggies Moree Rural Scholarship Fund. The scholarship provides financial support to help tertiary [...]
Housing
THE New South Wales Government and Narrabri Shire Council are seeking community feedback on the future of Narrabri and how the town can grow and evolve over the next 20 years. The draft Narrabri Place Strategy identifies the potential for up to 2100 homes on flood-free land supported by local amenities in the residential precinct. [...]
