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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 [...]
Regional News
DEMENTIA Australia’s largest annual fundraising event, Memory Walk & Jog, is heading to Tamworth for the first time to help raise funds in support of people living with dementia, their families and carers. This year walkers, runners and joggers will set off on Sunday, February 9 at Bicentennial Park, Tamworth, to raise money, awareness and [...]
Regional News
THE Lake Inverell Recreational Precinct is set for a major upgrade, thanks to grant funding from the Federal Government. Inverell Shire Council applied to the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program and has been successfully awarded more than half-a-million dollars towards the project. Inverell Shire mayor, Kate Dight, said the major upgrade will safeguard the area [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed funding for a third round of the On Farm Connectivity Program. Announced on Tuesday by Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, the OFCP is designed to assist farmers to adopt advanced connected machinery and sensor technology. In previous rounds of the program, farmers have benefited from a 50 per cent [...]
Regional News
LOCAL Government NSW is seeking Expressions of Interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander council staff in New South Wales to join a council working group to assist with the development of the first Closing the Gap toolkit for councils across the state. The selection of the working group members will be based on having [...]
News
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has provided an update on crime in Moree. Mr Moylan is aware crime continues to be an issue, both in Moree and across the entire Northern Tablelands, and is committed to making sure it remains on the agenda of the state government. “I agree the community needs the courts [...]
MAAC
FOLLOWING the unexpected closure of the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre on Tuesday, January 8, due to a prohibition order issued by SafeWork NSW, Moree Plains Shire Council is working on reopening the facility during the week commencing January 20, 2025. Please note, the gym and cafe remain open to the public. Council has been working [...]
