The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Poey Raveneau Cup
MOREE Boars first-grade slogged out a commanding 20-4 win over North Tamworth Bears at Boughton Oval on Saturday under cold, miserable, wet conditions to keep the coveted Poey Raveneau Cup on home soil. As rain fell and the temperature plummeted to as low as eight degrees mid-afternoon, Moree took an early eight-nil lead after 10 [...]
Health Forum
RESIDENTS in Moree are invited to help shape the future of health care in the local community at an informal, yet important forum this month. The August 13 forum, at Social Co House, will be hosted by Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network. PHN executive manager of people, finance and operations, Darren [...]
Flood Watch
ABOUT 1500 volunteers have been activated as the NSW SES responds to more than 1800 incidents across New South Wales since the onset of severe weather last week. To late Sunday, volunteers responded to 18 flood rescues, with the majority for vehicles being driven into floodwaters. Major flooding is occurring at Gunnedah as moderate flooding [...]
New Cops
A record number of officers recruited from interstate and New Zealand on Friday started new careers with the NSW Police Force today. Twenty-one officers from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, the Australian Federal Police and New Zealand attested at Sydney Olympic Park as part of the Professional Mobility Program. The recruitment program incentivises experienced [...]
Forever Loved
NATIONAL Missing Persons Week was launched on Sunday, with this year’s theme, Forever Loved, honouring the enduring grief, love and hope held by families whose loved ones have vanished without a trace – and whose absence is felt every single day. Missing Persons Week is an annual national campaign, traditionally launched on the last Sunday [...]
Community Concerns
AN online meeting between Moree Plains Shire council representatives and members of the public was held last week to discuss ongoing issues with Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and a proposed 50-metre pool complex at Taylor Oval. About 50 people registered to hear updates from Moree Plains Shire mayor Susannah Pearse, general manager Natalia Cowley and [...]
Weather Update
SNOWFALLS, heavy rain and major and minor flooding across the New England and north-west have NSW SES units active across the region. People travelling, or planning to travel, are encouraged to go to www.livetraffic.com for all traffic information and road closures. Major flood warnings have been issued for the Peel and Namoi Rivers, with moderate [...]
Featured Property
NEAT, sweet and complete – North West Real Estate in Moree has the perfect dwelling for home buyers entering the property market for the first time. The recently-refurbished three-bedroom timber home at 329 Auburn Street is a perfect example of modern convenience – close to schools, medical facilities, retail outlets and Moree’s exceptional Frome Street [...]
Northern Tablelands
I visited Armidale Tennis Club this week to see their new industrial roller, bought through the Community Building Partnership program. The club received $23,797 to purchase the roller which will be used to maintain their eight clay courts. Having well-maintained facilities means Armidale Tennis Club will be able to continue hosting regional tournaments as well [...]
Agriculture
WHILE the Australian sheep industry has faced its fair share of challenges over the decades, switching enterprises isn’t always the best move. Sheep producers are invited to take a clear-eyed, practical look at the future of the sheep industry at a series of free workshops across the Northern Tablelands this month. Hosted by Northern Tablelands [...]
