Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report

A $300,000 grant was secured for Macintyre High School’s outdoor multi-purpose sports courts to be redeveloped. The courts are used seven days a week by the school, and the wider community, for outdoor activities so the rebuild is a much needed one. A few years ago, the school’s P&C recognised the need for an overhaul [...]

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Bush towns and villages prepare for Anzac Day, with Bellata CWA raising the bar

BUSH community halls throughout regional and rural Australia will commemorate Anzac Day tomorrow, with services planned across the Moree plains and neighbouring villages. At the Bellata Memorial Hall, members of the local branch of the Country Women’s Association have gone above and beyond to observe Anzac Day, with an incredible display featuring uniforms, slouch hats, [...]

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Police launch road crackdown ahead of Anzac Day long weekend

NSW Police last night launched a statewide traffic operation aimed at curbing dangerous driving and preventing further loss of life as drivers hit the roads for the Anzac Day long weekend. Police will have a high-visibility presence across the state during Operation Anzac Day 2026 from 12.01am today until 11.59pm Monday, April 27. A double [...]

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Jamie Chaffey’s newsletter

FEDERAL Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, says there are currently worrying times for Australians with the cost of living a constant challenge and the recent very real concerns about fuel availability and cost. Mr Chaffey thanked those who sent him their views and experiences, and reported fuel shortages at No Fuel Here. “I continue to [...]

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Cattle program gets tick of approval

NSW Farmers’ has thanked the NSW Government for listening to producers and unveiling a $7 million funding boost and eradication-focused direction for the NSW Cattle Tick Program. NSW Farmers’ Biosecurity Committee chair Tony Hegarty said farmers had engaged constructively with the NSW Independent Biosecurity Commissioner’s review process, and it was important that the NSW Government [...]

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Major reforms proposed to strengthen rural freight sector

THE Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association yesterday appeared before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Productivity in Canberra and proposed major reforms aimed at bolstering economic productivity by strengthening and building resilience across the rural freight sector. ALRTA is the national peak body for Australia’s multi-billion-dollar livestock and rural road freight operators, linking farms, processors, [...]

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UNE Open Day to draw students from across New South Wales

THE University of New England is gearing up for its largest Open Day in years, with more than 1300 prospective students registered to explore its Armidale campus on Friday, May 1. Students will travel from more than 40 schools across New South Wales, alongside individual attendees from Queensland as far north as Townsville and Rockhampton. [...]

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Grant secured to overhaul Macintyre High School sport facilities

MACINTYRE High School’s outdoor multi-purpose sports courts are set for an overhaul with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announcing a $300,000 grant for their redevelopment. The grant was secured through the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program – Clubgrants Category 3 Fund. Mr Moylan said the courts are a popular spot for students, teachers and [...]

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Armidale event to explore what happens to solar panels at end of life

A free community event in Armidale next month will look at a question becoming increasingly important for regional Australia: what happens to renewable energy infrastructure when it reaches the end of its useful life. Closing the Loop: Recycling Solar in the New England will be held at NOVA in Armidale on Monday, May 4 from [...]

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