Armidale groups awarded community grant funding

TWENTY groups – including a community pre-school, cricket club and the Country Women’s Association – have received funding in the latest round of Armidale Regional Council’s Community Grants Program. The program supports groups and services within local government area to address identified community needs, while promoting social inclusion and community connections. The latest grant rounds [...]

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Moree to get four new probationary constables

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed six new probationary constables to the region, including four for Moree. The new constables will start their careers in the New England Police District next week after graduating from the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn. Four will be based in Moree with another two in Inverell, including [...]

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Moree Clontarf boys get police station tracker-ready

THE Moree Aboriginal Tracker Wall will be unveiled at Moree Police Station next week, and to help prepare for the May 8 event, a large group of boys from Moree Secondary College Clontarf Academy rolled up their sleeves and cleared, landscaped and beautified the station’s Frome Street entrance. The boys, under the guidance Moree Clontarf director [...]

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Moree Council appoints Natalia Cowley new general manager

MOREE Plains Shire Council has appointed Natalia Cowley as new general manager. Mayor Susannah Pearse congratulated Ms Cowley on her appointment and thanked other applicants for their interest in the position. “Council agreed that what set Natalia apart from the rest of the field was her deep understanding of local government and proven ability as [...]

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Charming brick home in sought-after Moree location

A beautifully-presented home on a generous 891 square-metre block in a highly sought-after area of Moree is North West Real Estate’s featured property this week. Selling agent Allan Gobbert said 163 Greenbah Road sits on a flood-free block and features lush, well-maintained gardens and lawns, with a fully-fenced rear yard and spacious outdoor entertaining area. [...]

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Moree on a Plate helpers needed as prizes added to monster raffle

MOREE on a Plate is one week away, and the hardworking committee is working even harder to deliver the iconic food and wine festival to an estimated 4000 locals and visitors. The call-out is now on for volunteers to lend an hour or so of their time to ensure everything runs smoothly. The May 10 [...]

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Inverell Shire Council to participate in Bush Bursary Program

INVERELL Shire Council will take part in the 2025-2026 Bush Bursary Program, a vital initiative aimed at fostering future medical professionals in rural communities. The Bush Bursary Program, facilitated by the Rural Doctors Network, provides selected medical, nursing, and midwifery students from NSW and ACT with the opportunity to undertake a two-week placement in rural [...]

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Flood recovery support for Walgett, Brewarrina and Bourke communities

DISASTER assistance is now available in the Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke Local Government Areas following the impact of flooding. The assistance measures are being provided by the Australian and New South Wales Governments through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Support includes assistance for impacted residents to help meet immediate needs like emergency accommodation and grants [...]

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Discover history at Tamworth Regional Heritage Festival

THE 2025 Tamworth Regional Heritage Festival, is underway and will continue until Sunday, May, 18. This year, the festival will take place over a three-week period, allowing plenty of time for community members and visitors to immerse themselves in the Tamworth region’s rich heritage and history, said Tamworth Regional Council’s director liveable communities. “Celebrating the [...]

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Armidale Big Chill Festival kicks off with free launch party

THE countdown to the Armidale region’s chilliest music festival has officially begun – and to kick off festivities, the Big Chill Festival is throwing an unmissable free launch party at the Armidale Showground on Friday, May 16. Live music, local food and brews, and a vibe that just won’t quit is what you can expect [...]

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