Regional coverage
Inland Rail
NARRABRI Shire Council has expressed deep disappointment following the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw funding for the remaining northern sections of the Inland Rail project beyond Parkes, New South Wales. Narrabri Shire mayor Darrell Tiemens said funding for the project was announced nearly 10 years ago in Narrabri. “Billions of dollars have already been committed [...]
Regional Tourism
THE Moree Plains region is celebrating a major tourism milestone, with Moree and Mungindi announced as finalists in the 2026 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. Moree is a finalist in the Top Tourism Town category, while Mungindi has been named a finalist in the Tiny Tourism Town category. The awards recognise communities that deliver exceptional [...]
Rural Crime
POLICE are appealing for public assistance after beehive boxes containing bees were stolen from a rural property near Bonshaw, about 100 kilometres north of Inverell. Sometime between Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, May 6, 80 beehive boxes – including active bee colonies – were stolen from a rural property on Bruxner Way, 15 kilometres west [...]
Food and Wine Festival
A $5000 grant from Moree Plains Shire Council will ensure the popular and flavoursome Moree on a Plate food and wine festival goes from strength to strength. Moree on a Plate, now in its 23rd year, will be held from 10am this Saturday, May 9, at Moree racecourse. Moree Plains Shire mayor Susannah Pearse said [...]
Regional Art
RECENTLY announced Archibald Prize portraiture award finalist, David Darcy, opens his exhibition, Self Sabotage – Portraits by David Darcy at the Tamworth Regional Gallery tomorrow. Showing until Sunday, June 21, Self Sabotage marks the first solo exhibition for the Murrurundi-based artist, who has achieved great recognition for traditional portraiture in Australia. His repertoire includes winning [...]
Budget Cuts
MOREE Plains today awoke to the news Inland Rail is facing major budget cuts to sections north of Parkes. Moree Plains mayor Susannah Pearse said this is concerning for residents and businesses that know the real benefit of moving produce from road to rail. “These people have been huge supporters of the project,” Cr Pearse [...]
Inland Rail
FEDERAL Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has slammed the Labor Government’s reported plans to slash investment in the Inland Rail. It comes as media reports reveal the Federal Government plans to end the line at Parkes, instead of the plan to build the Inland Rail to Brisbane. Mr McCormack said the upcoming Federal Budget was [...]
Economic Boost
THOUSANDS of visitors are arriving in Armidale this week as the University of New England rolls out its largest graduation, bringing a significant surge in economic activity to the region. More than 2500 students will graduate across six ceremonies, held between May 4 and 9, with around 1200 attending in person. Each graduate typically brings [...]
Our Community
MOREE residents and wider communities are invited to attend an important volunteering expo at Moree Community College on Thursday, May 21. The Moree Volunteering Connection Hub and Expo, supported by The Centre for Volunteering and Department of Social Services, will showcase a number of not-for-profit community organisations and vital services that rely heavily on volunteerism. [...]
New Recruits
THE NSW Police Force on Friday welcomed 349 new probationary constables, as Class 368 became the largest class to graduate in 13 years. NSW Police Force Commissioner Mal Lanyon, Governor of NSW, Margaret Beazley, and Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Yasmin Catley welcomed the new students on Friday. The graduating students will begin their first [...]
