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Federal Budget

CPA Australia: Budget a “tax grab” punishing aspirations and deterring investment

AUSTRALIA’S largest accounting body, CPA Australia, says last night’s Federal Budget delivers a “tax grab”, not tax reform, placing a heavier burden on ordinary Australians, while undermining investment, productivity and business confidence. CPA Australia tax lead Jenny Wong said the government’s changes to capital gains tax and investment settings would disproportionately impact mum-and-dad investors, small [...]

Tue, 12 May 2026

Federal Budget

NFF: Budget provides tax certainty for farmers despite tough cuts

AUSTRALIA’S peak farming body has welcomed key measures in last night’s Federal Budget. The National Farmers’ Federation says they will ease pressure on farmers and strengthen the nation’s food and fibre supply chains, with hard fought wins for farmers in the tax reforms, including primary production income being exempt from a minimum tax on discretionary [...]

Tue, 12 May 2026

Federal Budget

ALRTA: Budget delivers $10.7bn fuel package but leaves rural freight roads behind

AUSTRALIA’S livestock and rural transport sector has welcomed the Federal Budget’s $10.7 billion fuel reserve and facility, but says the Government has failed to match that investment with a serious plan to fix the rural freight roads that keep agricultural supply chains moving. The Budget includes a $3.2 billion Australian Fuel Security Reserve which, together [...]

Tue, 12 May 2026

Federal Budget

OPAN: Budget’s missed opportunity to improve aged care and empower older people

THE Federal Budget delivered last night leaves many challenges within the aged care system, which risks older people being worse off, says the Older Persons Advocacy Network. While OPAN acknowledges the substantial $3.7 billion investment, including 5000 new residential aged care places a year over the next four years, streamlined financial hardship applications, and the [...]

Tue, 12 May 2026

Our Community

Lachie Butler running for his mum and grandmother and Moree Hospital

LONG distance runner Lachie Butler has close ties to Moree, and will next month run 250 kilometres across five consecutive days to support the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation, with funds flowing directly back to Moree District Hospital. Funds raised will support the donation of specialised breast cancer equipment to Moree Hospital, where his maternal grandmother, [...]

Mon, 11 May 2026

Our Community

Bamara Driver Licensing Access Program and Parent Pathways changing lives in Moree

MOREE provider Bamara proudly delivers two important programs that continue to change lives across the black-soil plains. The Bamara Driver Licensing Access Program, managed by driving instructor Jimmy Bryans, and Parent Pathways, overseen by support mentor Kerry Macey, are important services available to clients facing challenges in a forever-changing world. DLAP is a free program [...]

Mon, 11 May 2026

Group 4 Rugby League

Moree Boars first-grade notch 34-18 win against North Tamworth

MOREE Boars’ incredible start to the 2026 Group 4 rugby league season continued at Jack Woolaston Oval on Saturday. After three rounds, the reigning premiers returned home to the black-soil plains with two-and-a-half wins against North Tamworth Bears. Moree first-grade ran out strong winners, 34-18, while second-grade, coached by Alf Newman and Charlie Shearer, snatched [...]

Mon, 11 May 2026

Group 4 Rugby League

Moree Boars second-grade post 30-all draw against North Tamworth Bears

MOREE Boars second-grade squad was content knowing half-a-loaf of bread is better than no bread at all when logging a 30-all draw against North Tamworth Bears at Jack Woolaston Oval on Sunday. Moree trailed 30-24 well into the second half, but a try one minute from full-time from captain Luke Hobday – converted by Bill [...]

Mon, 11 May 2026

Our Community

Spike Baldwin, Laraine Nolan and Kyla-Belle Roberts recognised in state parliament

INVERELL icon Brian Baldwin has been recognised in state parliament by Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan for his continuing contribution to Inverell and the wider community. Mr Baldwin, universally known as Spike, was recognised alongside Mungindi local Laraine Nolan and Moree singer Kyla-Belle Roberts. Mrs Nolan was recognised for her significant contribution to the [...]

Mon, 11 May 2026

Economy

Regional eyes on tonight’s Federal Budget

THE Albanese Labor Government will deliver the 2026-27 Federal Budget tonight, with bad news for regional Australia – including the electorate of Parkes – already making headlines. The government’s announcement this week that it will axe the Inland Rail project north of Parkes has been labelled a “disaster” by businesses, “devastating” by regional mayors, and [...]

Mon, 11 May 2026