Call for artists to contribute to Moree Hospital redevelopment

ARTISTS with strong connections to the Moree region are being invited to contribute to the arts program for the $105 million Moree Hospital Redevelopment, with Expressions of Interest now open. New artworks will feature in spaces throughout the hospital to create a healing and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and staff. There are a range [...]

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Resealing on region’s highways set to commence as part of $37.5m initiative

FOLLOWING meetings earlier this week with Transport for NSW and the Ministers office, Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is pleased several of the electorate’s highways will be included in the NSW Government’s 10-month spray sealing program. The Northern Tablelands will share in $37.5 million put towards more than 470 kilometres of regional roads to [...]

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DD’s Engineering and Fabrication in Moree looking for yardman

DD’s Engineering and Fabrication east of Moree on the Inverell Road stands as a cornerstone to advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions – and they have a position available for a full-time yardman for an immediate start. Applicants will need a forklift licence, driver’s licence, WH&S induction card and be able to work unsupervised. Founded by [...]

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Dr William Hunter and Healthy Communities scholarships now open

APPLICATIONS are now open for two long-running $10,000 scholarships supporting rural health students from the Moree and Gwydir regions. Supported by HealthWISE and the Gwydir Cotton Growers Association, the Dr William Hunter and Healthy Communities scholarships provide financial support for local students studying medicine, nursing or allied health. Last year’s recipient, Madelyn Johnson, said the [...]

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Narrabri and Wee Waa Libraries to feature Citizen Science Corners

TOWN libraries at Wee Waa and Narrabri will bring curiosity to life, with the launch of an innovative program designed to spark learning, celebrate diversity and bring people together. From this week, Narrabri and Wee Waa Libraries will feature Citizen Science Corners – STEM hubs that make science accessible for everyone. Thanks to grant funding [...]

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Mason Roman Modzelewski installed Lodge Courallie’s new Worshipful Master

VISITING Masons from across New South Wales joined special guests in Moree on Saturday night to celebrate the installation of Lodge Courallie’s new Worshipful Master, Roman Modzelewski. Guests included past Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of NSW and ACT, Les Hicks, 94-year-old Right Worshipful Brother John Walker from Palm Beach, Moree Plains Shire [...]

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Don’t miss a beat: Defibrillator grants now open

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging sporting clubs and recreation facilities from across the region to apply for the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. The program is aimed at providing a grant of up to $3000 for clubs and facilities across New South Wales to purchase Automated External Defibrillators. Mr Moylan said it [...]

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Rural motorists asked to drive safely this harvest season

NSW Farmers’ is urging motorists to take care around agricultural vehicles as New South Wales and Queensland prepares for this year’s grain and hay harvest. Large farm machinery will be a common sight on country roads over the coming months, and NSW Farmers’ grains committee chair, Justin Everitt, said it is vital road-users exercise caution [...]

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Run the Plains goes full pelt across two big days in Moree

IT was proven conclusively at the weekend the hugely successful Run the Plains festival is here to stay after organisers received 800 registrations – double the number recorded at last year’s inaugural event. Hundreds of visitors joined hundreds of locals to take part in running events designed for all ages and abilities, over varying distances [...]

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MSC assembly showcased by special awards and handover of student leadership roles

IT’s been a tough few years for Moree Secondary College’s cohort of Year 12 students, who graduated at a special final assembly at the school’s multi-purpose centre on Friday. In recent years, MSC students navigated the transition from the Carol Avenue campus and battled their way through the COVID-19 pandemic – all while achieving high [...]

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