The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Regional Tourism
FROM campdraft’s uniquely Australian roots to broncs and bulls in the arena, Warwick will shine from October 20-26 when the world-famous Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft takes centre arena. Known as the Melbourne Cup of campdrafting, the Warwick Gold Cup celebrates a sport born from Australia’s legendary stockmen and women, making it the nation’s [...]
Public Speaking
THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, and Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey have launched the My First Speech competition for students in the Parkes electorate. The national competition challenges students in years 10, 11 and 12 to envision themselves as newly-elected Members of the House of Representatives and write a 90-second speech, [...]
Parkes
THIS week is the 52nd year of the AgQuip Agricultural Field Days in Gunnedah, one of the biggest field day events in the Southern Hemisphere and a significant week in the agricultural calendar. This event brings together primary producers, representatives from a huge range of support industries, and many, many people who just want to [...]
Local Government
NARRABRI Shire Council has received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council, for work in the Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development category impacting a population less than 25,000 residents. Narrabri Shire’s Economic Development Team, though not attending in person, will be honoured in front of their peers at [...]
Group 4 League
TODD Mitchell loves this time of the year. As Moree Boars Rugby League Football Club president, Mitchell will be watching proudly – with just the hint of a smile – at Boughton Oval on Saturday as his beloved Boars charge into the Group 4 major semi-finals across three grades. The club hosts five big games [...]
Education
MOREE electrician and refrigeration mechanic Oscar Davis will soon be armed with dual trades, thanks to a scholarship from Country Education Foundation in Moree. CEF Moree – part of an Australia-wide network – was established to provide much-needed financial assistance and support to local youth. Grants assist post-high school education, training and vocation aspirations and [...]
Regional News
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has announced a funding injection to preserve the history of Uralla. The Uralla Historical Society runs and maintains the popular McCrossin’s Mill Museum which proudly showcases Uralla’s unique history, and now the Historic Stables Building will undergo a revamp thanks to $18,115 from the Community Building Partnership program. Mr [...]
Art and Culture
BANK Art Museum Moree is proud to announce the relaunch of the BAMM Regional Art Fair – opening Thursday, September at 5.30pm – and reminds artists and creatives they can submit artwork up until next Monday, August 25. The Regional Art Fair brings together professional artists and galleries from across New South Wales and beyond [...]
NSW Weather
RESIDENTS in northern and north-western New South Wales should prepare for the impacts of widespread rainfall and flooding, as the NSW State Emergency Service puts assets and personnel on standby to respond. Rainfall is forecast to develop west of Tamworth from today, August 20, with moderate 24-hour totals of 30-45 mm likely, and isolated falls [...]
2025 Moree Cup
WESTPAC Rescue Helicopter Service this year celebrates 50 years in the air, and part of those celebrations include a charity gala ball in Moree on Friday, August 29 – the grand curtain-opener to Moree Race Club’s new-look Moree Cup weekend of racing action. The charity ball, to be held on the grounds of Moree racecourse, [...]
