Regional coverage
Agriculture
GREENHILLS Pastoral at Willow Tree near Quirindi has taken out the state’s top prize for wheat growers in the 26th annual Suncorp Dryland and Field Wheat competition, with an awards dinner held at Dubbo last week. Rob Cropper’s crop was victorious in a field of strong contenders following a highly successful winter grain harvest across [...]
The Smith Family
NINE out of 10 parents and carers of students supported by The Smith Family are worried they will not be able to afford all items their children need for school this year, a Smith Family survey has found. In the New England north-west region during the 2023-24 financial year, where The Smith Family partnered with [...]
Regional News
INNOVATORS, educators, musicians, healthcare professionals, elite athletes and environmental advocates are among 80 inspirational Australians who will take part in events across NSW as Australia Day Ambassadors on January 26, 2025. Co-founder and president of Bangalow Koalas, Linda Sparrow, has been named Moree Plains Shire Australia Day Ambassador. Ms Sparrow is a passionate environmental advocate [...]
Tourism
AS thousands of country music fans begin descending on Tamworth, more 250 Elvis Presley fans – many sporting blue suede shoes – today climbed aboard the NSW TrainLink Elvis Express for the seven-hour pilgrimage to the annual Parkes Elvis Festival. During the 365km train service, passengers will engage in a little less conversation as they’re [...]
New Year Miracle
INCREDIBLY, a hiker missing in the Kosciuszko National Park for nearly two weeks has been found. The 23-year-old man was last seen by two friends at about 2.30pm on Boxing Day, descending the Hannels Spur Trail, Geehi, between Khancoban and Thredbo, in the Kosciuszko National Park. The three men were expected to meet up at [...]
Education and Training
YEAR 12 graduates are encouraged to consider apprenticeships and traineeships as a practical and rewarding alternative to university studies. More than 95 per cent of trade apprentices secure full-time employment after completing their training and apprentice and trainee-qualified workers surpass their tertiary-educated counterparts at age 25, earning an average weekly income of $1421. Apprenticeship Support [...]
Regional News
NARRABRI Shire Council will host Sunset on Summer, a special community event celebrating the resilience and unity of the shire’s farmers, residents and business owners. Sunset on Summer, to be held at the Tourist Hotel, Narrabri, on Saturday, February 15, invites the community to come together, reflect on achievements, and look forward to a resilient [...]
Youth Crime
THE Queensland Government has locked in four years of funding for the Queensland Police Youth Crime Taskforce. A $15.452 million commitment delivers certainty for the Taskforce to continue operations and with Making Queensland Safer Laws now in effect, gives police the strong laws needed to be effective in tackling youth crime. Premier David Crisafulli said [...]
Health
NEW South Wales residents are urged to stay mosquito safe this summer, with mosquito-borne illnesses such as Murray Valley encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses detected in parts of the state. The Japanese encephalitis virus has been found in mosquitos in the Moree area, NSW Health reports. NSW Health’s executive director of [...]
Moree Show
AMAZING entertainment, popular ring events, a pavilion overflowing with exhibits and displays and, of course, sideshow alley are some of the many attractions scheduled for the 2025 Moree Show. The April 25-26 entertainment roster features Gill Bros rodeo and V8 Trackskill Ute Show, as well as ring events including the farmer’s challenge, demolition derby, ute [...]
