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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 [...]
Moree Water
DUE to ongoing demand on the Moree Plains Shire Council water supply, Moree residents are advised that Level 2 water restrictions need to be implemented from 10am, Tuesday, January 28 until further notice. Most Moree parks and gardens are irrigated using non-potable water. Usage to the small number connected to the town water supply will [...]
Survival Day
MOREE Aboriginal Elder Darryl French knows what it’s like to survive. Mr French joined hundreds of community members and visitors at Jellicoe Park on Sunday to commemorate Survival Day, following a memorial walk from Moree Court House to remember the Waterloo Creek massacre, which tragically took place 187 years ago on January 26. “Our culture [...]
Mungindi Water
DUE to a pump failure at the water treatment plant in Mungindi, Moree Plains Shire Council advises Mungindi residents that Level 5 water restrictions have been implemented, effective today, Monday January 27. The level 5 restrictions will be in place until 5pm, Tuesday, January 28. All Mungindi residents and commercial users are requested to only [...]
Australia Day
MOREE welcomed five new citizens to town – and the country – at Jellicoe Park on Sunday, as part of local Australia Day celebrations. Australia Day in Moree commenced with citizenship ceremonies for the shire’s newest citizens from Canada, New Zealand and India. Moree Plains Shire Council mayor, Susannah Pearse, proudly wore the mayoral robes [...]
Local sport
TEAMS skippered by Moree brothers Wayne and Rod Tighe battled out a gripping men’s fours NSW Aboriginal Bowls Tournament final at Moree Services Club on Sunday – a hometown derby that went right to the wire. The eight-end final was level-pegging after six ends, and a desperately unlucky bowl by skipper Rod Tighe gave brother [...]
Parkes Electorate
It was a pleasure to participate in Australia Day celebrations in Gunnedah, Boggabri and Narrabri this year. It’s always wonderful to see our communities come together on Australia Day to celebrate those people who contribute so much to our towns and villages and to welcome our newest Australian citizens. Congratulations to all of our new [...]
