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Health
NEW South Wales residents are urged to stay mosquito safe this summer, with mosquito-borne illnesses such as Murray Valley encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses detected in parts of the state. The Japanese encephalitis virus has been found in mosquitos in the Moree area, NSW Health reports. NSW Health’s executive director of [...]
Education and Training
EDUCATION, employment and training will be key elements at a newly-formed career hub at the Aboriginal Employment Strategy in Moree. In July last year the AES secured funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency to provide young Aboriginal people aged between 15 and 30 additional support, training and mentoring. Moree AES team leader and career [...]
Moree Show
AMAZING entertainment, popular ring events, a pavilion overflowing with exhibits and displays and, of course, sideshow alley are some of the many attractions scheduled for the 2025 Moree Show. The April 25-26 entertainment roster features Gill Bros rodeo and V8 Trackskill Ute Show, as well as ring events including the farmer’s challenge, demolition derby, ute [...]
Regional News
TAMWORTH Regional Council, with the support of the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Lands Council, has unveiled an Aboriginal artwork element which will feature in its corporate branding. Gomeroi artist Tess Reading’s submission to Council will be rolled out in 2025 across a range of assets to better reflect the significant role that Aboriginal people have played [...]
Agriculture
MOREE farmer Tom Winter has been named a National Farmers’ Federation Agricultural Leadership Program cohort member for 2025. The cohort will undergo the policy-making and leadership program under the guidance of industry mentors. Mr Winter grew up in Moree, where he farms alongside his father Peter and siblings, Thomas and Jonny. “I am deeply rooted [...]
Road Safety
THE New South Wales and Queensland governments urge motorists to drive safely and look out for each other, after a record number of deaths on the roads last year. New South Wales recorded 340 road deaths in 2024 – the same number lost in 2023. Queensland recorded 302 road deaths – the highest since 2010 [...]
History
BILL McKechnie was a giant of a man, and his big frame and big heart cast big shadows across the north-west during a lifetime of commitment to the Moree district. McKechnie was a civic leader, loyal to his town. He was a council alderman in the 1940s and endorsed as Liberal candidate for Barwon in [...]
Police News
A 61-year-old man was today refused bail, charged with 23 domestic violence, firearm and drug-related offences following an incident near Tamworth last week. Officers from Oxley Police District were called to a property at Woolbrook, 65km north-east of Tamworth, about 5.30pm on New Year’s Day, following reports of a domestic dispute. Police had entered the [...]
Regional News
NARRABRI Shire Council invites the Wee Waa community to view the draft Wee Waa Community and Business Centre detailed plans. At the December 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council unanimously approved the design for the Wee Waa Community and Business Centre as well as the design for Boggabri Civic Centre and public exhibition. Council has engaged [...]
Health
HUNTER New England Local Health District has appointed Dr Kirsten Molloy as board chair, effective January 1, 2025, succeeding associate professor, Martin Cohen, who steps down after a successful tenure as chair since 2021. Dr Molloy brings extensive leadership experience to her new role. With a career spanning executive positions in resources, manufacturing, and supply [...]
