Politics coverage
Northern Tablelands
Unfortunately, this week has been dominated by crime. There’s a clear message coming from the communities in our region that everyone has had enough. As I have said before, this is not just a Moree problem, it is a regional New South Wales problem and it is time the government started listening to the people [...]
Australia Day
ERIC Dumas has the weight of the world on his shoulders – the hefty weight of power-lifting world titles and trophies. And he shouldered yet another title at the weekend when named Moree Plains Shire Sportsperson of the Year. Mr Dumas was unable to attend the Australia Day awards ceremony at Jellicoe Park, but said [...]
Youth Crisis
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has demanded NSW Premier Chris Minns return to Moree to hear from the community regarding the ongoing youth crime crisis. It has been almost 12 months since the Moree Pilot Program was implemented and there are real concerns within the community that the program is not working, Mr Moylan [...]
Local sport
TEAMS skippered by Moree brothers Wayne and Rod Tighe battled out a gripping men’s fours NSW Aboriginal Bowls Tournament final at Moree Services Club on Sunday – a hometown derby that went right to the wire. The eight-end final was level-pegging after six ends, and a desperately unlucky bowl by skipper Rod Tighe gave brother [...]
Parkes Electorate
It was a pleasure to participate in Australia Day celebrations in Gunnedah, Boggabri and Narrabri this year. It’s always wonderful to see our communities come together on Australia Day to celebrate those people who contribute so much to our towns and villages and to welcome our newest Australian citizens. Congratulations to all of our new [...]
Local sport
MORE than 60 lawn bowlers are midway through the chase for $20,000 prize money as the 2025 NSW Aboriginal Bowls Tournament continues today at Moree Services Club’s state-of-the-art undercover bowls complex. The Australia Day showdown has drawn bowlers from across New South Wales to play in the men’s fours club tournament – only the second [...]
Local Government
THE peak body for local government in New South Wales says rising construction costs, labour shortages, and higher interest rates for loans are all contributing to a “perfect storm” that continues to negatively impact housing supply across the state. Local Government NSW says the trend is particularly seen in recent dwelling commencement and completion figures. [...]
Northern Tablelands
The final touches on Bundarra Showground’s renovations have been completed thanks to a $368,866 grant from the NSW Government’s Crown Reserve Improvement Fund. I had the chance to get out there and see for myself how fantastic the showground looks now. The renovations have been a four-year work in progress and the community will be [...]
Christmas Races
ORGANISING a race meeting and knowing more than 5000 people will turn up is not an exercise for the faint-hearted. Each year at Christmas time, Moree Race Club holds the biggest race meeting of the year. Locals, visitors and tourists flock to the Moree track for a huge day of racing, rejoicing and catching up [...]
Moree Bowls
THERE will be $20,000 prize money offered when Moree Services Club hosts the 2025 NSW Aboriginal Bowls Tournament on Saturday-Sunday, January 25-26 – a relatively new concept focused on men’s health as well as generating interest in the sport among the youth of Moree. The men’s fours club tournament will bring bowlers from across New [...]
