Regional coverage
Agriculture
A NSW Farmers project will get a significant boost from the NSW Government to support livestock welfare across agricultural industries and strengthen the operation of the joint government and industry Stock Welfare Panels. The funding will support NSW Farmers’ One Welfare in Action – Improving Stock Welfare Panels in NSW project, which recognises animal welfare [...]
Show Me The Money
AS the new year begins, nearly $300 million is sitting in the state’s unclaimed money pool waiting to be returned to its rightful owners. North-western New South Wales and the New England district has 14,411 items listed totalling $5,047,864. In total, more than 800,000 items of unclaimed money – ranging from a few dollars to [...]
Regional Sport
GLEN Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution. The investment will see two new full-size playing and training fields completed at Kerry Mead Park, delivering a significant step forward for the home [...]
Charges Laid
A man has been charged following an alleged dog attack injuring a police officer at Wee Waa, west of Narrabri. The 30-year-old man allegedly encouraged a large black Mastiff to attack officers. The man also allegedly bit a sergeant on the shoulder and allegedly struck an officer in the neck at Wee Waa Police Station. [...]
Our Community
REGISTRATIONS are now open for the 24th annual Aboriginal Elders Olympics, where more than 200 Elders from across New South Wales will take part. Moree Elders are encouraged to participate in the event at Yamba on Wednesday-Thursday, March 11-12. The two-day competition provides an opportunity for Elders to gather and celebrate culture, connection and community [...]
Regional News
NARRABRI Shire libraries will host a series of Virtual Reality Art workshops this month, giving young people the opportunity to create immersive artworks using cutting-edge VR technology. The two-hour workshops, suitable for ages 12 and over, will introduce participants to Tilt Brush, a virtual reality art tool that allows users to paint, sculpt and design [...]
Debut Single
NEARLY 12 months ago, Moree was treated to an emerging young talent when singer Lamonay Brown performed at the Jellicoe Park Gomeroi Markets. Lamonay, who grew up in Moree, arrived at the markets unassuming and unannounced, but left her audience speechless as her soulful voice resonated across Jellicoe Park. She mesmerised market-goers with a song [...]
2026
AUSTRALIA Day celebrations across north-western New South Wales and the New England are less than two weeks away, with a diverse range of activities planned across the region. At Narrabri, free entry to all shire swimming pools will be offered between midday and 6pm. Narrabri’s Australia Day Ambassador is Professor Veena Sahajwalla, an internationally acclaimed [...]
Skills Roadshow
THE Rural Women’s Network Skills Roadshow offering free first-aid and mental health training around regional New South Wales is back by popular demand in 2026, with workshops planned for Narrabri and Glen Innes next month. More than 300 women participated in 30 free sold-out workshops last year, aimed at empowering regional and rural women with [...]
Our Community
A team of rural, regional and remote Australians will come together in Dubbo next month to address the challenges faced by women on the land. Harvest Her Power was founded by Katja Williams, a self-taught media creator who launched The Ultimate Farm Wife as a podcast, YouTube channel and social media community. Clinical psychologist, Malinda [...]
