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Moree Tourism
THE Econo Lodge Moree Spa Motor Inn in Moree has been named one of Choice Hotels Asia-Pac’s top-performing properties for 2024, earning a prestigious Gold Award. The motel, owned by Mick and Zelch Cikota, is one of 20 franchisees from a list of more than 300 in the Asian-Pacific region to receive an award, and [...]
Rural Health
A highly successful regional, rural and remote deployment program for key healthcare roles is set to be expanded over the next three years, with NSW Health recruiting nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to be posted to short-term placements across the state. The NSW Health Deployment Program was first established in May, 2023 to create [...]
Border News
THE Queensland Police Service has kicked off the year by welcoming 136 recruits as sworn officers, including a new officer posted to Goondiwindi. This month’s graduation sees recruits with a range of diverse experiences including past service with the Australian Defence Force and Queensland Ambulance Service, as well as international policing backgrounds and finance industry [...]
New England
CELEBRITY chef Matt Golinski enjoyed his guest appearance at last year’s Glen Innes Show so much, he’s returning this year on February 14-15 to again share his passion and expertise. Golinski, known for his regular appearances on the television series Ready Steady Cook, jumped at the chance to again be the star attraction of Glen [...]
Flights Suspended
UPDATED: Link Airways on Monday announced a series of updates to its New England and north-western New South Wales network, and will suspend Sydney flights from Inverell and Narrabri from March 1. Link cited reduced demand as the reason for the suspension, however will “continue to monitor the market closely and look to return to [...]
Anzac Grants
NARRABRI RSL Sub-Branch has been awarded $1500 to purchase speakers, a microphone and iPad to support Anzac Day Services at the Narrabri West War Memorial and other official functions, including funerals of veterans. The sub-branch is of nearly 100 community groups, schools and ex-service organisations to be awarded grants through the Anzac Community Grants Program. [...]
Town Water
MOREE Plains Shire Council has announced in-town water restrictions are now reduced to Level 1. General manager, Natalia Cowley, thanked residents for their swift and effective response to the recent Level 2 water restrictions. “Thanks to your efforts, alongside the use of advanced SMART meter technology, reservoir water levels have seen significant improvement,” Ms Cowley [...]
Regional News
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news $6 million will be invested in Armidale to attract and retain healthcare workers for the region. The new dwellings are part of the NSW Government’s Key Health Worker Accommodation Program aimed at strengthening regional and rural health workforces across the state. Mr Moylan has been calling [...]
Agriculture
THE state’s peak agriculture body, NSW Farmers, is launching a series of free workshop for farmers looking to build resilience and forward-planning within their businesses, with the first workshop scheduled for Moree on February 11. The Moree workshop will be held between 6pm and 8.30pm at Moree Services Club. Funded by the NSW Farm Business [...]
New England
EARLY bird tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Australian Celtic Festival, giving festival-goers the chance to secure discounted weekend passes to the vibrant celebration of Celtic heritage at Glen Innes. The festival will be held May 1-4 at the Australian Standing Stones National Celtic Monument. This year’s Festival will celebrate the Celtic nations [...]
