ABS ramps up nationwide field officer recruitment drive for 2026 Census

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics has ramped up its recruitment drive ahead the 2026 census, with positions available in all major cities and regional areas nationwide. Field officers are a key part of the Census team, with the position providing opportunities for people across Australia to play a role in making sure communities are counted [...]

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Man with the wheelbarrow to include Pallamallawa Public School in three-state journey

THE man with the wheelbarrow will be back in town this week to start planning the Moree leg of an epic, Australia-wide fundraiser that includes a drop-in to Pallamallawa Public School. David Batterham, from Goondiwindi and originally Moree, was in Moree last year to take part in Run the Plains. What set Mr Batterham apart [...]

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Collarenebri Central School welcomes Granville Boys High on Anzac Day

TWO schools from very different parts of New South Wales came together for Anzac Day commemorations on Saturday. Collarenebri Central School welcomed students from Granville Boys High, with the visit marked by a moving performance by Granville’s renowned bagpipe band. Collarenebri Central School relieving principal, Fiona Donnelly, said Granville’s bagpipe band played a beautiful rendition [...]

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Councillors raise concerns about illegal drug use in Narrabri Shire

NARRABRI Shire Council minutes from the Crime Prevention Committee generated discussion at a recent council meeting regarding illegal drug use in the Shire. Cr Navin Erathnage, a Narrabri doctor, raised concerns about the ongoing problem of drug use, particularly among younger people. “I have seen many people affected by drugs,” Cr Erathnage said. “I know [...]

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NarraBRIGHT 2026 widely praised

THE hugely successful NarraBRIGHT festival has been widely praised. At a recent Narrabri Council meeting, Cr Ethan Towns thanked the team who worked on NarraBRIGHT, including those who worked behind the scenes on the event, which drew thousands of visitors to the region. “To see all of the people come to NarraBRIGHT, I want to [...]

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North West Real Estate offers large family home in the heart of Moree

CLOSE proximity to schools, Moree’s CBD and supermarkets, and a round of golf within walking distance are major drawcards for North West Real Estate’s featured property this week. No.13 Mackenzie Street, Moree is a spacious and well-maintained brick home close to everything. As well as four bedrooms, there is an office that can double as [...]

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Moree War Memorial Hall officially re-dedicated as part of Anzac Day commemorations

MOREE War Memorial Hall was re-dedicated and officially reopened on Saturday as hundreds of people gathered at the historic building to observe Anzac Day. Built in the early 1920s and officially opened on April 17, 1923 by Governor of New South Wales, Sir Walter Davidson, the Balo Street showpiece has been lovingly restored to its [...]

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Moree: Hundreds gather for Anzac Day dawn service

HUNDREDS of people gathered at the Moree Services Club Memorial Window at dawn today to remember the thousands who fought and died defending Australia in global conflicts. The Anzac Day dawn service was attended by veterans, serving military personnel, families of returned men and women, and members of the public. Master of ceremonies, Michael Andersen, [...]

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