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PER-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been detected in the drinking water at Warialda in levels above the current Australian Drinking Water Guideline value. Gwydir Shire Council (GSC) is urgently investigating the bores and possible sources and considering possible solutions with the support of NSW Health. PFAS are chemicals used to make products which resist heat, [...]
Regional News
AN incident at the Gold Coast on Sunday when a small dog was saved from a hot vehicle by Queensland police officers is a friendly reminder heading into summer for pet owners to be mindful of scorching temperatures – especially in regions like Moree, where temperatures are expected to soar in the coming weeks. The [...]
Festive Season
IN the lead-up to Christmas, Moree Plains Shire Council invites members of the Mungindi community to enjoy a morning reconnecting, recharging and replenishing. A Christmas morning tea will be held next Tuesday, December 17, at Flock Café from 10am until midday, New South Wales time, providing an opportunity to check in, catch up, and be [...]
Bamba Miyay Pathways
FEMALE students from Boggabilla Central School proudly opened their unique exhibition, Looking Back, Looking Forward, at Moree’s Yaama Ganu Gallery on Thursday in collaboration with Bank Art Museum Moree. Looking Back, Looking Forward is part of Bamba Miyay, a program aimed at building confidence, pride, cultural connections and success for future Gomeroi female leaders. Boggabilla [...]
Regional News
HUNTER New England Local Health District has appointed two inaugural medical settlement concierges, as part of a new initiative helping doctors and their families settle when they move into new communities. The first-of-its-kind program within the district will offer personalised support to newly recruited doctors, including international medical graduates, ensuring a smooth transition into both [...]
Local Government
THE Country Mayors Association of NSW executive board and members have welcomed the release of the NSW Legislative Council Standing Committee report, Ability of Local Government to fund infrastructure and Services. Association chairman, Temora Shire mayor Rick Firman said financial sustainability is consistently a top priority of rural and regional Councils in NSW. “Our submission [...]
Field Day
PERFECT weather and plenty of rain has seen strong interest in planting mungbeans across the district. Growers, agronomists and industry stakeholders attended a mungbean field day at Shepherd Grain in Moree on Tuesday to hear expert advice from keynote speakers, including Pulse Agronomy industry development manager, Paul McIntosh and recently retired Queensland Department of Primary [...]
Northern Tablelands
I met with representatives from Hunter New England Health and all the mayors from across the Northern Tablelands to discuss issues around healthcare in the region. These regular meetings are incredibly helpful in being able to take concerns from the public, as well as health care workers, directly to the relevant people. We had a [...]
Regional News
UPDATE/FOUND: Queensland Police and NSW Police advise Moala Lang-Moggs has been located safe and well. Police thank the media and the community for their assistance. POLICE in New South Wales and Queensland are seeking public assistance to help locate a 14-year-old girl reported missing from Goondiwindi on Thursday, December 5. The girl, Moala Lang-Moggs, may [...]
Regional News
A Vietnam veteran from Dunedoo has been honoured for his service during a special presentation in Narrabri on Thursday. Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Barnaby Joyce and Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton presented the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal to Dunedoo’s Brian Bowman at the Narrabri RSL. “I’m pleased to be joined by Shadow [...]
