The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Local Government
CHAIRMAN of the NSW Country Mayors Association, mayor Rick Firman, has called for the Australian Government and opposition to commit to the restoration of commonwealth funding for local government. “Federal Governments of all persuasions have slowly but surely eroded the funding that is provided to Local Government,” Cr Firman said. “It is alarming that the [...]
Our Community
MOREE Country Universities Centre welcomed 2025 with an open day at its Auburn Street headquarters on Tuesday. The Moree hub, an affiliate of the Country Universities Centre network, is a dedicated learning and study space designed by regional people, for regional people. The centre gives students the option to study online, and stay and work [...]
Regional News
ABORIGINAL language and storytelling will be integrated into the Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment to support a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, staff and families. Interest from community and local Aboriginal organisations is being sought to contribute to a Language Reference Group. The group will be supported by Red Chief Local Aboriginal [...]
Police News
NSW Police are appealing for information after an Anzac memorial in a Walgett park was damaged earlier this week. On Thursday, officers attached to Central North Police District received a report that an Anzac memorial in Walgett Memorial Park on Fox Street, Walgett, had been damaged. Police arrived and found a statue of an Anzac [...]
Youth Crime Crisis
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan gave notice in Parliament today of the introduction of the Regional Youth Crime Reform Bill. Mr Moylan intends to read the Bill either next week or in the March NSW Parliament sittings. The Bill seeks to make three straightforward, yet significant changes, to address the ongoing youth crime problems [...]
Moree Cricket
THE Domino’s Moree T20 Bash Round 2 clash between Nutrien Ag Solutions and Australian Food and Fibre last Friday under lights at Ron Harborne Oval saw Matt O’Donnell shine for AFF, Tom Watts put in a solid knock for Nutrien Ag Solutions and Will Downes respectfully ask to be moved up the batting order next [...]
Border News
QUEENSLAND Police Service and Police and Community Youth Clubs Queensland this week welcomed National Rugby League (NRL) legends to Goondiwindi as part of the 14th annual Hogs National Tour. NRL legend Brad Fittler shed his New South Wales jersey and put aside the state rivalry to empower young Queenslanders to develop leadership attributes and connect [...]
Town Water
MOREE Plains Shire Council advises residents Level 5 water restrictions will be implemented this week, effectively from Tuesday February 12 until 5pm Friday, February 14. The restrictions come after a power outage on Tuesday affected Council’s Yarraman bore field water. All residents and commercial users are requested to only use water for essential purposes. Most [...]
Seniors’ Week
MOREE Plains Shire Council, in collaboration with the Moree Seniors Week committee, is pleased to announce nominations are now open for the prestigious Moree Plains Senior Citizen of the Year Award. The award celebrates the outstanding contributions of senior residents – aged 60 and over – who make a difference in the Moree Plains community. [...]
Regional News
AFTER a five-year closure and a major refurbishment, Australia’s only regional museum of antiquities is set to re-open to the public. From Friday, February 14, visitors to the University of New England Museum of Antiquities will be able to enjoy the new, larger display spaces and lay-out that improve the presentation of more than 3000 [...]
