The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Tamworth Races
ALL Too Wild broke through for trainer Tracey Bartley and Tornado Express might head to a Highway Handicap or Country Championship heat after the four-year-old mare’s impressive win at Tamworth on Monday for Cody Morgan. Tornado Express ran down breakaway leader Harbour Gold before claiming to win by nearly four lengths from Noel Hodgson’s Island [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a new report detailing the economic potential of Indigenous agricultural products, which generated an estimated $1.4 billion last financial year. The study also examined the value of a credential system that would enable Indigenous-made agricultural products to be labelled and differentiated in market. Federation president David Jochinke said it was important [...]
All Schools Championships
MOREE 12-year-old running sensation Kate McDonald is ranked 10th in Australia for 1500 metres and ninth for 800 metres after competing at the Australian All Schools Championships at Sydney’s Olympic Park last week – all while overcoming a head cold. Kate created a new personal best for 800m when clocking 2min 18.11 seconds against the [...]
Regional News
PEOPLE at risk of harm from alcohol and drug use in the Hunter New England district, will have greater access to support and treatment, with a $37 million funding boost from the NSW Government to enhance services over four years. The investment includes funding for Hunter New England Local Health District and local non-government organisations [...]
Sponsored Content
MOREE’s first choice for dining in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere – Maslina Bar and Grill – is now taking bookings for the festive season. Whether it’s a staff Christmas party or romantic dinner for two, owners Mick and Zelch Cikota and their incredible staff – led by head chef, Matt Ross – have the [...]
Grants Available
COMMUNITY groups in the Parkes electorate are encouraged to apply now for a share of $66,225 in funding to support the work of their volunteers. Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton said Expressions of Interest (EOI) in the Australian Government’s 2024-25 Volunteer Grants program are now open. “We are lucky to have so many hard-working [...]
Parkes Electorate
I’m pleased that the Carinda community will now be able to access much-needed support to assist with the clean-up following the violent storm that ripped through the town on November 17, causing significant damage to buildings. Assistance will be provided to Walgett Shire Council to help with the clean-up and the restoration of critical infrastructure [...]
Recycling
MOREE has recycled 34,988,000 items since the launch of drink container recycling scheme, Return and Earn, was launched across New South Wales in December, 2017. Moree’s total includes 15,846,474 aluminium cans and 10,826,643 glass bottles. Neighbouring Narrabri Shire recycled 34,465,437 items and Gwydir Shire recycled 12,443,741 items. Inverell Shire recycled a whopping 40,484,975 items and [...]
Our Community
UNDER the Tree, a concept developed four years ago by LifeHouse Care in Coffs Harbour to help families doing it tough over Christmas, last Thursday travelled to Moree for the first time. LifeHouse Pantry multi-site manager, Kellie Small, said Moree lived up to its name as a generous community. “We have a lot of beautiful [...]
Missing Persons
THOMAS has been found. POLICE are appealing for public assistance to locate a boy missing from Armidale. Thomas Sherriff, 12, was last seen on Jeffrey Street, Armidale, about 1.30am Saturday, November 30. When he could not be located or contacted, officers attached to New England Police District were notified Sunday morning and commenced inquiries. Police [...]
