Regional coverage
Everybody Wins
CHRISTMAS shoppers are encouraged to spend to “spin-and-win” at participating retailers across the Moree shire, with more than $20,000 worth of prizes and “artesian dollars” up for grabs – and every ticket holder wins. The Spend to Spin and Win promotion, launched this week by Moree and District Chamber of Commerce, is in full swing, [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a new report detailing the economic potential of Indigenous agricultural products, which generated an estimated $1.4 billion last financial year. The study also examined the value of a credential system that would enable Indigenous-made agricultural products to be labelled and differentiated in market. Federation president David Jochinke said it was important [...]
Regional News
PEOPLE at risk of harm from alcohol and drug use in the Hunter New England district, will have greater access to support and treatment, with a $37 million funding boost from the NSW Government to enhance services over four years. The investment includes funding for Hunter New England Local Health District and local non-government organisations [...]
Sponsored Content
MOREE’s first choice for dining in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere – Maslina Bar and Grill – is now taking bookings for the festive season. Whether it’s a staff Christmas party or romantic dinner for two, owners Mick and Zelch Cikota and their incredible staff – led by head chef, Matt Ross – have the [...]
Grants Available
COMMUNITY groups in the Parkes electorate are encouraged to apply now for a share of $66,225 in funding to support the work of their volunteers. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said Expressions of Interest (EOI) in the Australian Government’s 2024-25 Volunteer Grants program are now open. “We are lucky to have so many hard-working [...]
Recycling
MOREE has recycled 34,988,000 items since the launch of drink container recycling scheme, Return and Earn, was launched across New South Wales in December, 2017. Moree’s total includes 15,846,474 aluminium cans and 10,826,643 glass bottles. Neighbouring Narrabri Shire recycled 34,465,437 items and Gwydir Shire recycled 12,443,741 items. Inverell Shire recycled a whopping 40,484,975 items and [...]
Missing Persons
THOMAS has been found. POLICE are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Armidale. Thomas Sherriff, 12, was last seen on Jeffrey Street, Armidale, about 1.30am Saturday, November 30. When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to New England Police District were notified Sunday morning and commenced inquiries. Police [...]
Airport Blaze
STATEWIDE Aviation proprietor Campbell Briggs has praised his staff, the Moree community and emergency service personnel after his company’s east hangar was all but gutted by fire on Saturday. Fire fighters and emergency service crews battled strong winds and shocking weather to contain the blaze at Moree Regional Airport. Miraculously, aircraft worth hundreds of thousands [...]
Flood Warning
RECENT localised rainfall has caused significant river level rises along the Barwon and Moonie Rivers upstream of Mogil Mogil where minor flooding is possible early next week. BoM will refine forecasts once upstream peaks are observed. BoM: Minor flood warning for Barwon River at Mogil Mogil Issued at 4.48 pm EDT on Saturday, November 30, [...]
Weather Update
FALLS of more than 100mm have been recorded in the Moree district as the rain continues to saturate much of New South Wales and Queensland. To 9am Saturday, more than 100mm has fallen around Mungindi and the same amount again in the Coonamble district. To the east, nearly 40mm has been recorded at Copeton Dam, [...]
