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They Served
AS part of a new generation of Queensland Police Service Dog Squad graduates honoured at a special ceremony this week, attendees took a moment to reflect on the legacy and sacrifices of past police dogs. Memorial stones were laid in tribute to the loyal canines who served with courage and distinction, many of whom were [...]
Water Conservation
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has announced another $4 million has been committed to a significant water program in the Northern Tablelands electorate. The Reconnecting Watercourse Country program is aimed at increasing the effectiveness of environmental water flows in the Gwydir catchment. The program seeks to increase environmental water release efficiency, enable farming and [...]
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council has allocated more than $560,000 for distribution through various grant and donation programs, supporting events, creative projects and community initiatives in the Goondiwindi region. A change has been made to Goondiwindi Regional Council’s Community Grants funding this financial year. In 2024-25, the Community Grants funding program was depleted well before the end [...]
Regional News
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has been officially advised the LP Dutton Trout Hatchery at Ebor has been re-opened to the public. The facility has been closed to visitors since late 2024 and Mr Moylan has previously made campaigned to have it re-opened through numerous requests to Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty. The trout [...]
Police News
NSW Police are appealing for assistance to locate a woman missing from Moree. Toni Barnden, aged 31, was last seen about 4.12pm on Monday, July 7 on Balo Street, Moree. Unable to be located or contacted since, officers from New England Police District were notified today and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts. Police and family [...]
News
NOMINATIONS are being called for the 2025 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government, which recognise the achievements of talented and inspirational women in councils across New South Wales. The 18th annual awards will be presented on Thursday, October 23 during a ceremony at NSW Parliament House. The awards will be co-hosted by Minister for [...]
NAIDOC Week
JUNIOR debutantes and their partners wowed audiences at two Moree Boomerangs Mini-Deb Balls this week at SHAE Academy as part of local NAIDOC Week celebrations. The mini-deb balls, opened by Moree Elder Lloyd Munro, were held Monday and Tuesday night, and featured more than 60 debutantes and their partners. The balls, supported by Abcare and [...]
Agriculture
FERAL animals, regional airlines, farm data and artificial intelligence are just some of the topics up for debate as NSW Farmers gears up for its annual conference this month. More than 250 farmers are set to descend on Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on July 22–23 to decide what policy positions the state’s peak farm body [...]
Pathways
MOREE Women’s Refuge – Ngala House – has warmly welcomed the Minns Labor Government’s announcement of the Pathways to Prevention strategy and its $38.3 million commitment to stopping domestic, family, and sexual violence before it starts. As part of the program, more than $1 million will be invested in Local Government NSW to support councils [...]
Regional Tourism
AFTER sold-out and award-winning runs across the Australian Fringe Festival circuit, Marcel Cole and his mother Katie are bringing their hit show The Ukulele Man on the road to the New England region. In partnership with Arts North West, the sensational story of George Formby is set to delight audiences in Barraba, Gunnedah, Baan Baa [...]
