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Youth Crime
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is urging the Minns Labor Government to stop tinkering at the edges of the youth crime crisis and deliver major legislative reforms to ensure regional communities can start to feel safe again in their homes. He says the NSW Government needs to introduce wide-ranging legislative reform to protect the [...]
Australia Day
ERIC Dumas has the weight of the world on his shoulders – the hefty weight of power-lifting world titles and trophies. And he shouldered yet another title at the weekend when named Moree Plains Shire Sportsperson of the Year. Mr Dumas was unable to attend the Australia Day awards ceremony at Jellicoe Park, but said [...]
Youth Crisis
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has demanded NSW Premier Chris Minns return to Moree to hear from the community regarding the ongoing youth crime crisis. It has been almost 12 months since the Moree Pilot Program was implemented and there are real concerns within the community that the program is not working, Mr Moylan [...]
Water Alert
WITH the potable water supply in Mungindi sourced from the Barwon River, current conditions are causing problems with water treatment. The current situation means drinking water from the Mungindi potable water supply is unsafe for consumption. Water used for drinking or food preparation should be brought to a rolling boil to make it safe. Kettles [...]
Police News
THREE teenaged boys have been charged following the death of a motorcyclist at Gunnedah yesterday. At about 7.15am on Tuesday, January 28, officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a ute – which had been reported stolen from Moree – on the Kamilaroi Highway, west of Gunnedah. The ute failed to stop, [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation has announced Troy Williams as its new chief executive. Mr Williams’ appointment will take effect on March 3. His leadership will focus on delivering measurable outcomes for the agricultural sector and NFF’s member organisations, ensuring farmers remain at the forefront of national policy and reform. NFF President, David Jochinke, said Mr [...]
Australia Day
MOREE running machine Kate McDonald etched another entry on her CV – a burgeoning work in progress – when named Young Sportsperson of the Year at the 2025 Australia Day awards ceremony on Sunday. The Moree Midget completed an exceptional year – not only at running and cross-country events, but also in the swimming pool [...]
Youth Crime
THE NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to take strong and immediate action to help regional communities being gripped by youth crime, after a tragic escalation of the crisis. Member for Tamworth, Kevin Anderson, said he is deeply disturbed by an incident involving a stolen car, that led to the death of [...]
Water Alert
DUE to ongoing issues with the local water supply, the Mungindi community is advised Level 5 water restrictions are to remain in place until further notice. This extension is a direct result of continuing water quality concerns, which have led to the need for a Boil Water Alert. Despite efforts to resolve the situation, the [...]
Police News
A critical incident investigation is underway after a motorcyclist died following a pursuit with a vehicle that was allegedly stolen from Moree. At about 7.15am, Tuesday, January 28, officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol attempted to stop a Isuzu D-Max utility – reportedly stolen from a Moree home earlier this morning – on the [...]
