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Festive Season
IT was meant to be. A few weeks ago, Moree local Brett Draper hit a kangaroo on the Gingham Road, about 20km north-east of town. His vehicle, a 20-year-old HiLux ute, was driveable but needed repairs. “I couldn’t find a panel-beater to fix it, so I sold the car a couple of weeks ago,” Brett [...]
Feature Story
There aren’t enough hours in a day for Darryl Brady. At 71, Moree’s best-loved volunteer, larrikin and all-round good bloke should be slowing down and taking his lot in life a little easier, but he’s never been busier. Darryl is an active volunteer firefighter with NSW Rural Fire Service, Moree RSL sub-branch committeeman and a [...]
Northern Tablelands
There has been a positive outcome in the Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) situation in Warialda’s water supply. Two bores – the Saleyard and Gragin Road bores – had no detectable levels of PFAS and the town’s water was secured from these bores. The bores at Hospital Park and Crane Street tested positive for PFAS and [...]
Festive Season
WITH Christmas Day less than a week away, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued its seven-day forecast. Australians can start preparing for the festive season with the likely weather in mind. In Moree, a bright sunny day with a top of 35 degrees is forecast for December 25. Boxing Day will be pretty much of [...]
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, [...]
