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News
THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Coalition backing a National Food Security Strategy, cementing bipartisan support for this critical election priority. NFF president David Jochinke said it was a proud moment for national farm advocacy. “We’ve fought hard for this commitment, not only working with our members but with other organisations along the [...]
Police News
POLICE are again out in force across the state this Anzac Day long weekend, with a warning to drivers that one bad decision can take a life and changes others forever. NSW Police has launched Operation ANZAC Day 2025, which includes a high-visibility presence on NSW roads, with double demerits now in effect until Sunday, [...]
Our Community
ANZAC Day will be commemorated across the Moree Plains Shire on Friday, April 25. Moree Dawn Service: Memorial Window, Moree Services Club At 6am a dawn service will take place at the Memorial Window and breakfast will be provided at 7am. Moree Max Wales Memorial Park A service will start at 9am at the Max [...]
Lest We Forget
MOREE RSL Regional Military Museum will be open to the public on Anzac Day after commemorative marches and services are completed. Local RSL Sub-Branch president John Williams invites the public to drop by the museum and take a look at the hundreds of exhibits on display. “The museum will be open on Anzac Day in [...]
Police Appeal
POLICE are re-appealing for information as an investigation into a break-and-enter and crash at Boggabilla earlier this year continues. At about 6.45am on Friday, February 21, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Yeoman Street, Boggabilla, after reports of a break-and-enter. Police were told two unknown men arrived at [...]
2025 Moree Show
MOREE Show Young Woman Initiative entrants Laura Penfold and Millie Hobday were officially introduced to judges and guests at a special meet-and-greet at Maslina Restaurant last week. Members of the Moree community came together to recognise the Young Woman initiative and to celebrate this year’s local entrants. Millie Hobday, a 20-year-old beauty therapist at Beauty [...]
Regional News
INVERELL Shire Council has a new councillor, Kelvin Brown, following a vote countback conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission. The election was triggered to fill a vacant position on Council, following the resignation of former councillor Paul Harmon. There were two unsuccessful candidates from last year’s local government elections – Mr Brown and Graem Murray [...]
Regional News
NARRABRI Shire Council has announced the appointment of Eloise Chaplain as its new general manager, following a competitive recruitment process that attracted a strong field of candidates from across the country. Mrs Chaplain has served as Interim general manager since August, providing steady and effective leadership through a period of transition. Her appointment follows more [...]
Regional News
MINISTER for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison has officially opened the completed upgrade of Pilliga Road during a visit to the Narrabri region on Wednesday. Ms Aitchison was joined by Member for Barwon Roy Butler as well as Narrabri Shire mayor Darrell Tiemens. The $7.84 million project saw the upgrade of a [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation has issued a stark warning that mounting red tape and increasingly complex labour laws are choking access to the workers the agriculture industry desperately needs, placing Australia’s food security, farm viability, and regional economies at serious risk. NFF president, David Jochinke, said workforce access is shaping up to be one of [...]
