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Our Community
GURLEY born-and-bred Katherine Munn has been named one of eight finalists in the Royal Agriculture Society Rural Achiever Program, which recognises emerging agricultural industry leaders working to make a difference in their local community, show and regional New South Wales. Katherine, whose parents Brendan and Karen Munn are president and secretary of the Moree Show [...]
Agriculture
THE Country Mayors Association of NSW executive board has welcomed the recent announcement by the NSW Government that they intend to remove some of the red-tape that has prevented farmers from using their water to fight fires on their property and adjacent land. It’s understood the legislative improvements include the provision that a landholder can [...]
Aussie Lamb
AUSTRALIA’S favourite lamb ad is back, and it’s roasting the comments section on social media platforms as part of this year’s Summer Lamb Campaign. From how to make the perfect cuppa, to some of the year’s most viral moments – this year’s ad was created using real online comments that divided our nation on so [...]
Missing Persons
POLICE are appealing for assistance to locate a man missing from Glen Innes in the state’s New England region. Jordie Zarro, aged 27, was last seen about 6pm on Wednesday, January 15 at a licensed premises on Grey Street, Glen Innes. When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to New England Police [...]
Regional News
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging local organisations, schools and community groups to apply for funding to maintain and make any repairs to war memorials across the region. Grants of up to $10,000 per project are available for as part of the State Government’s Community War Memorials Fund. The grants program was established [...]
Law and Order
POLICE are continuing investigations into a break-and-enter robbery at a Moree service station earlier this month. At approximately 3.25am on January 6, an unknown male broke into the Ampol Service Station on Frome St, Moree. An axe was used to smash the front glass door to gain entry. Officer in Charge of Moree Police Station, [...]
Agriculture
BEEF producers will soon have the chance to build industry networks and improve their skills in the breeding, feeding and management of cattle bound for feedlots at the Feeder Steer School in Armidale in February. Tailored for feeder steer producers, the conference will feature hands-on workshops and practical advice from leading industry research agencies, buyers, [...]
Holiday Magic
COLOUR runs, pool parties and craft and movie days – school holiday fun with important social and wellbeing information is being rolled out across Moree Plains Shire this month, with more events planned in the coming weeks. The Moree Plains Holiday Program, funded by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, includes events at Moree, Boggabilla, Ashley, [...]
On The Buses
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan encourages commuters across the region to have their say on proposed bus routes and timetables slated to be introduced in mid-2026. NSW TrainLink has proposed to introduce new services as well as improve routes and timetables. The new services would include a bus service from Armidale to Port Macquarie [...]
Our Community
YOUNG ladies from across the district are reminded a date has been set for the 2025 Masonic Debutante Ball. Moree Masons Lodge Courallie will host the ball on Saturday, July 5, at Moree Services Club. Debutante ball co-ordinator, Gwanita Hill, said debutantes and their families need ample time to prepare for the evening. “We need [...]
