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Our Community
TICKETS are available for Moree Public School’s 2025 Supporting the Now, Paving the Future Long Lunch, and the groundswell of support for the innovative fundraiser has overwhelmed organisers. The long lunch, an initiative of Moree Public School P&C Association, will be served on Saturday, March 1 – traditionally the first day of autumn – at [...]
Regional News
PER-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been detected in the drinking water at Warialda in levels above the current Australian Drinking Water Guideline value. Gwydir Shire Council (GSC) is urgently investigating the bores and possible sources and considering possible solutions with the support of NSW Health. PFAS are chemicals used to make products which resist heat, [...]
Education
MOREE RSL Regional Military Museum broke new ground on Monday when the first school excursion was hosted at the recently-opened facility. Students from St Philomena’s School were guided through the museum by Moree RSL Sub-Branch president John Williams, military trustee John Tramby and committee members Darry Brady, Eric Taylor and Lila Fisher. “This is the [...]
Regional News
AN incident at the Gold Coast on Sunday when a small dog was saved from a hot vehicle by Queensland police officers is a friendly reminder heading into summer for pet owners to be mindful of scorching temperatures – especially in regions like Moree, where temperatures are expected to soar in the coming weeks. The [...]
Festive Cheer
AUSSIE country music artist Will Day will entertain Christmas revellers after the last race is decided at the 2024 Moree Ag Supplies and Steel twilight Christmas races on Saturday. Day, who recently released his new single, My Kinda Crowd, will find his kind of crowd at the night function. Day is a regular at some [...]
Festive Season
IN the lead-up to Christmas, Moree Plains Shire Council invites members of the Mungindi community to enjoy a morning reconnecting, recharging and replenishing. A Christmas morning tea will be held next Tuesday, December 17, at Flock Café from 10am until midday, New South Wales time, providing an opportunity to check in, catch up, and be [...]
New Police
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan welcomed six new constables to the region at their official induction at Inverell Police Station on Monday. The six new police officers will start their careers in the New England Police District after eight months of training at the NSW Police Academy at Goulburn. Two of the new recruits [...]
Local Government
Cr Kelly James was twice called out for acts of disorder by mayor Susannah Pearse, who directed police to be called under clause 15.20 of the Code of Meeting Practice. The mayor defended her actions, which followed a day of drama in council chambers. Cr Pearse said she and deputy mayor Wayne Tighe last Wednesday [...]
Lasting Legacy
THE late Tommy Cain, a highly-respected Moree elder and icon, has been recognised in State parliament by Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan. “I recognise the many achievements of the late Thomas Edward Cain, better-known as Tommy or ‘Killer’ Cain, who passed away recently at age 82,” Mr Moylan told parliament. “He was a tough [...]
Bamba Miyay Pathways
FEMALE students from Boggabilla Central School proudly opened their unique exhibition, Looking Back, Looking Forward, at Moree’s Yaama Ganu Gallery on Thursday in collaboration with Bank Art Museum Moree. Looking Back, Looking Forward is part of Bamba Miyay, a program aimed at building confidence, pride, cultural connections and success for future Gomeroi female leaders. Boggabilla [...]
