The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Our Community
LAW firm King Wood & Mallesons has donated award-winning artwork by Barkindji-Italian artist, Teena McCarthy, to the BAMM collection. At an AGM with a difference earlier this month, BAMM was presented the artwork by Sarah Cox on behalf of King Wood & Mallesons, along with artist Teena McCarthy and Djon Mundine, a curator, writer and [...]
Our Community
TRAMBY and Hanks at Gurley and McGregor Gourlay in Bellata, along with a local farming family, have helped with the cost of new perimeter fencing at the Gurley Public Recreation Reserve. Revenue from caravanning campers has also gone into major upgrades, which will greatly assist Gurley Pony Club be compliant for future horse sports events. [...]
Parkes Electorate
FEDERAL Member for Parkes Mark Coulton has congratulated 19 young athletes from the electorate – including Moree, Narrabri and Warialda – who have received financial assistance to fulfil their sporting dreams. The young sportspeople from Breelong, Coolah, Coonamble, Condobolin, Dubbo, Gunnedah, Moree, Narrabri and Warialda have received grants of up to $750 to assist with [...]
Local Government
THREE former Moree councillors – well-known for their strong views – spoke passionately in front of a packed public gallery at the December 12 council meeting that saw Cr Kelly James’ motion of no confidence in mayor Susannah Pearse defeated. Community members all wanted the answer to one question: Why was general manager Kelvin Tytherleigh [...]
Inland Rail
THERE is a renewed push for the Inland Rail project to be completed, following meetings with key stakeholders in the Parkes electorate. Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Bridget McKenzie joined Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton and The Nationals candidate for Parkes Jamie Chaffey in Narromine, Dubbo and Moree last week. The [...]
Festive Season
MOTORISTS heading off for a Christmas celebration or a summer escape this week are being reminded to plan their journey and drive safely this holiday period, with high traffic volumes expected across NSW. NSW Police will enforce double demerits for speeding, motorcycle helmet, seatbelt and mobile phone offences from Friday, December 20, 2024 to Wednesday, [...]
Local Government
MOREE Plains Shire Council general manager, Kelvin Tytherleigh, will spend Christmas in Queensland before returning to Moree in early January to finalise his term of employment. He was absent from council’s extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, when urgent, confidential matters regarding tender submissions to Ron Harborne Oval and community hall upgrades at Garah and Boomi were [...]
Festive Season
WITH the help of Moree Rural Fire Service and local stores and supermarkets, Santa Claus has taken time out from his busy schedule to cruise around Moree on Saturday. Volunteer Darryl Brady said the Moree RFS always get tremendous support for the annual Santa Run, a festive event that sees volunteers spread holiday cheer among [...]
Inland Rail
BELLATA Rail Station’s rich history has been put on display thanks to the installation of three heritage markers provided by Inland Rail. The heritage markers, which commemorate the station’s history since it opened in 1897, were unveiled on December 6, at a small ceremony at Sugar’s Park in Bellata, 55 kilometres south of Moree, They [...]
Local Government
THE Minns Labor Government is investigating reforms to strengthen local government, announcing changes to the way council meetings are conducted to ensure greater transparency and increase community confidence in council decision-making. All councils are required to adopt a code of meeting practice based on the Model Meeting Code issued by the Office of Local Government. [...]
