The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Racing
ALL 19-year-old Charlotte Murrell has wanted to do most of her life is ride horses. She began pony-clubbing and showjumping four or five years ago on an ex-racehorse owned by her mother, Amanda. The galloper, Kay Bea’s Lad, was trained at Armidale by Frank Tanner and won a couple of races. Kay Bea’s Lad didn’t [...]
Consumer Report
THE final report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s supermarkets inquiry has made 20 recommendations after finding that ALDI, Coles and Woolworths are some of the most profitable supermarket businesses among global peers and their average product margins have increased over the past five financial years. The recommendations, which include clearer pricing practices, greater [...]
Border News
WaterNSW on Friday issued a Red Alert warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae for the Barwon River at Mungindi. The alert also extend extends immediately upstream and downstream of the township, however water users further along the river should apply a high level of caution as the algae will likely move downstream [...]
Feature Story
THE Moree Secondary College Clontarf Academy banner soared proudly in Macquarie Street, Sydney, earlier this month when Year 11 student Maverick Noakes was recognised in state parliament for his outstanding contribution to the Moree community. Maverick received the prestigious Tom Harvey Award for Citizenship under the Australian Youth Trust during a parliament house visit that [...]
Bamara Moree
WHAT began as light-hearted banter has transformed Thursdays at Bamara in Moree into meaningful experiences for client Richard and support staff – helped enormously by a generous splash of pink. Following a stroke two years ago, Richard spent more than 18 months in hospital. The pink shirt he was wearing when discharged has stayed with [...]
Northern Tablelands
The Local Small Commitments Allocation program will provide up to $400,000 in funding across the Northern Tablelands. The LSCA program provides benefits to local communities through a range of events, services and programs, playground and park upgrades, and more. This week we revealed Delungra’s Anzac Park will receive $88,000 to construct a skate park and [...]
It’s a BoM
PHOTOGRAPHERS are asked to submit their best weather photos to the Bureau of Meteorology’s 2026 Australian Weather Calendar competition for the chance to be featured in next year’s edition. The 2025 edition of the calendar featured an atmospheric foggy sunrise over Mornington, Western Australia, a glowing aurora australis from Squeaking Point, Tasmania and a stunning [...]
Golden Anniversary
GUESTS travelled from across Australia to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of a family-owned Moree real-estate business that has stood the test of time. Raine and Horne Moree opened its doors in March, 1975, under the banner of John S Atkins and Co in the old Pastures Protection Board building on Balo Street. Moree’s newest stock [...]
Junior Sport
THE Moree Riders Club is excited to announce the commencement of a double-header series in 2025, with the first series scheduled to spring from the starting pads on Monday, March 31. Club president Steele Sutton said the move to Monday nights works in with other sports, and he hopes similar numbers to last year again [...]
Arts and Entertainment
BANK Art Museum Moree has launched its inaugural concert program, presented under the vision of newly-appointed Director Rosie Dennis. The series starts this Sunday, March 23, with Unnamed Road, a collaboration between Jon Rose and Erik Griswold. Combining violins and prepared piano, the performance is inspired by Australia’s diverse landscapes. Unnamed Road is a first [...]
