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Potholed Politics
BETTER roads, not slower trucks, are what’s needed to reduce the surging road toll in the regions, NSW Farmers told a state inquiry this week. Studies have shown farm workers are four times more likely to die on the nation’s roads than any other driver, with New South Wales’ local roads facing a $3.4 billion [...]
Seniors’ Week
ONE of Moree’s truly unsung heroes, Rob Bartel, was named Moree Plains Senior Citizen of the Year at a Seniors’ Week luncheon at Moree Services Club on Wednesday. Mr Bartel was one of five very worthy nominations for the award, which also included local legends Colin Rice, Frank Crump, Marlene Howard and Denise Webb. In [...]
Tycannah Rest Area
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news important rest areas outside of Moree will receive $12 million in upgrades. Tycannah rest areas, about 17 kilometres south of Moree on the Newell Highway, will be revamped to benefit all drivers, including heavy vehicles. Mr Moylan said the improvements to the rest areas on both [...]
Rural Health Pro
MOREE dietitian Renaye Madden has won a national health award for co-developing a First Nations-focused, fussy eating resource for children. Renaye was announced the winner at the Rural Health Pro National Rural and Remote Health Awards at the National Press Club in Canberra last night. Renaye, a dietitian at Pius X Aboriginal Medical Service in Moree [...]
Lions' Roar
CHRISTMAS is just seven weeks away, and Moree Lions Club Christmas cakes are now available across town. Moree Lions’ Beth Hearn said sales have been strong in recent weeks as the countdown to Christmas continues. “We’ve got cakes in shops, businesses and offices all over Moree, and they are selling well – the Moree community [...]
Regional Health
THE countdown is on for the upgraded Gunnedah Hospital to welcome patients as the finishing touches are added to the $53 million development. Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson last week joined Minister for Health Ryan Park and Gunnedah Shire Mayor Colleen Fuller for a first look at the revamped facility. “The Gunnedah community deserve a [...]
Agriculture
CATTLE and sheep sales across Armidale and Guyra have entered a new era, with a $10 million upgrade transforming the region’s saleyards into modern, efficient and sustainable selling centres. The Armidale and Guyra Saleyards redevelopment received $9.78 million from the Commonwealth and NSW Governments, with the project modernising the ageing selling centres, and improving operational [...]
Our Community
MOREE dietitian Renaye Madden has been shortlisted for a major award at the Rural Health Pro National Rural and Remote Health Awards to be held in Canberra tonight. Renaye, a dietitian at Pius X Aboriginal Medical Service in Moree and Associate Lecturer in Allied Health at the Department of Rural Health, is one of three [...]
2025 Shonkys
CONSUMER group CHOICE has announced the winners of their annual Shonky Awards, with the Commonwealth Bank again featuring prominently. For 20 years, CHOICE has been calling out dodgy products, services and companies through the annual Shonky Awards, with the Commonwealth Bank getting a special mention – for the fourth time since the Shonkys’ inception. CHOICE [...]
Agriculture
AUSTRALIA’s on-farm, gap-year program, AgCAREERSTART, is telling a powerful story about young people wanting to make their start in agriculture. A program evaluation shows a high retention rate of AgCAREERSTART participants staying in agriculture through work or study, while every $1 invested delivers $5.56 back into the sector. Delivered by the National Farmers’ Federation and [...]
