Regional coverage
Bush Fire Safety
THE official Bush Fire Danger Period will conclude at midnight tonight for most of New South Wales, but will remain in place for the Moree Plains, Narrabri and Gwydir Local Government Areas until midnight, April 30 due to local conditions. Despite the easing of restrictions across much of the state, residents in the Narrabri, Moree [...]
New England REZ
MORE than $180 million in funding has been allocated to upgrade sections of the New South Wales road network – to support the safer movement of oversize and over-mass vehicles transporting components for wind and solar projects. Regionally, a total of $68.2 million has been set aside for New England REZ to begin upgrades at [...]
Price Gouging
CONSUMER group Choice has launched a campaign in response to rising prices. As prices continue to soar across the economy, especially fuel, consumer group Choice is launching a new campaign calling on the Federal Government to ban price gouging whenever and wherever it happens. Choice head of policy, Morgan Campbell said, with global disruptions causing [...]
Health Crisis
THE Australian Medical Association’s New South Wales president, Dr Kathryn Austin, has issued a statement responding to the Bureau of Health Information’s Healthcare Quarterly report for October to December, 2025, releases earlier this month. Dr Austin said if the quarterly report was a bank statement, the trajectory of numbers would be pleasing. of the numbers. [...]
Regional News
THE latest fire engine to roll off the Fire and Rescue NSW production line has arrived at its new home at Coonamble. Valued at around $560,000, the Compressed Air Foam System Class 2 Pumper allows firefighters to tackle structural, chemical, petrol and grass fires, using up to five times less water. The truck boasts a [...]
It’s Showtime!
WITH the 2026 Moree Show fast approaching, shutterbugs are urged to enter their favourite images for the photography competition. The competition, proudly sponsored by McGregor Gourlay Moree, is a highlight of the show each year and regularly attracts a strong field of entries from photographers of all ages and skill levels. Organisers encourage anyone with [...]
Recognition
MORE than 34,000 emergency services volunteers and personnel will be recognised at events held across New South Wales, honouring their extraordinary efforts during the state’s flood response between 2021 and 2023. Moree suffered major flooding in March-April, 2021 and again in October, 2022. The Premier’s Flood Emergency Citation honours individuals who played a significant role [...]
Fuel Crisis
FAMILIES and small businesses from the Parkes electorate are being hit hard by a deepening national fuel crisis, with the Coalition calling on the Albanese Government to immediately halve the fuel tax for three months to deliver urgent relief. Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says this is a practical step the Government can take [...]
Fuel Crisis
THE NSW Minister for Energy has issued formal information notices to a number of liquid fuel companies, as New South responds to fuel distribution challenges arising from the conflict in the Middle East. The NSW Government last week sought voluntary information from major fuel companies about historical stocks and sales as well as future orders [...]
Fuel Crisis
THE fuel crisis is hitting remote, rural and regional communities hard, with farmers, freight carriers, tourism operators and local government all expressing concerns about the lack of supply and the impact it’s having on running their operations. Country Mayors Association of NSW chairman Rick Firman said, given the impact on the communities, the CMA welcomes [...]
