The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Local Government
MOREE Plains Shire Council’s draft Operational Plan and Budget 2026-2027, the key document guiding Council’s daily activities, capital projects, budget and fees and charges over the next 12 months is currently on public exhibition and open for comment until 5pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Other key documents going on display include the Delivery Program for [...]
Regional Education
WEE Waa High School has unveiled its new mural, A New Journey – a vibrant celebration of identity, growth and connection, depicting the hopes and ambitions of the students. The mural has been created by local Indigenous-identifying artist, Ethan Towns, in collaboration with a group of students, tracing the path of an Aboriginal student from [...]
Furry Friends
RESEARCH commissioned by RSPCA has revealed that 98 per cent of Australians believe it is important people and their pets are kept together in times of crisis. Furthermore, 96 per cent believe keeping people and pets together has a positive impact on their wellbeing. The research from McCrindle shows 96 per cent of Australians overwhelmingly [...]
Opal Mining
THE people of White Cliffs in far-western New South Wales are celebrating following the Commonwealth decision earlier in the week to allow opal mining to recommence in the region. Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey said it has been almost an eight-years wait for White Cliffs’ residents, who have struggled to keep their outback town [...]
Renewable Energy
HIRINGA Energy and Sundown Pastoral Company yesterday welcomed a key construction milestone of New South Wales’ first large scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facility. Construction of the green hydrogen and ammonia plant at the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia project is underway. The GEGHA Project is a joint venture between New Zealand’s Hiringa [...]
Junior Athletics
MOREE junior athlete Jayde James is taking Moree to Las Vegas – crossing towns, cities and countries to compete in cross country. Jayde’s story is inspiring. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease – a painful condition affecting the knees. The infliction is caused by inflammation of the growth plate at the top [...]
Northern Tablelands
Although the dry conditions are hitting the region hard, there was still an excellent turnout at the 120th Warialda Show on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday last week. It was a pleasure to attend the official opening, catch up with Gwydir mayor Tiff Galvin, Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman 2026 Louisa Gilmour and former [...]
Regional Health
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has backed growing concerns from rural communities, nurses and local councils on the ever-increasing reliance on virtual emergency department care in regional hospitals. As reported this week, the use of telehealth services is widespread across regional and rural New South Wales with many healthcare workers lamenting the over-reliance on [...]
Federal Budget
LAST Tuesday night’s Labor Federal Budget delivered by treasurer Jim Chalmers has been an epic fail for the electorate of Parkes, Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says. Ahead of the Budget, Mr Chaffey called on the 20 Councils within the vast electorate of Parkes to put forward their priorities. “There is a cost-of-living crisis, [...]
Education
A vintage caravan turned travelling museum will roll into Moree Plains schools this month, giving students a hands-on look at how people communicated before mobile phones, text messages and the internet. The exhibition, Connected: Signal to the Stars, includes historical objects, interactive displays, storytelling and activities such as flag signalling. Students will be able to [...]
