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Parkes Electorate
It was an incredible honour to deliver my valedictory speech to the House of Representatives last week, just short of 17 years since I was elected as the Member for Parkes. I was really pleased that all my family and a lot of friends and supporters from the electorate, as well as current and former [...]
Military Museum
THE Moree RSL Regional Military Museum will host political heavyweights Barnaby Joyce, Mark Coulton and Jamie Chaffey in December to present medallions to the families of Noel Dean and James Shepherd, who both served their country during World War 2. Military museum trustee, John Tramby, said family members of the late Mr Dean and Mr [...]
Academy of Dance
AN afternoon of ballet and entertainment drew more than 700 spectators when Moree Academy of Dance held its annual concert at Moree West Public School on November 16. Dreaming of Wonderland was a perfectly-choreographed, modern interpretation of a classical favourite – Alice in Wonderland – and featured a range of dance mediums, from contemporary jazz [...]
Regional Sport
EACH year, Tamworth Regional Council recognises the sporting achievements and dedication individuals, teams, clubs and associations make to sport in the region and the winners of the 2024 Tamworth Regional Sports Awards were announced on Friday. This year’s event was proudly sponsored by Intersport Tamworth, who provided gift vouchers for each winner. Coach of the [...]
Northern Tablelands
It is always great to get out to various parts of the Northern Tablelands and connect with members of the communities. Next week I am heading to Croppa Creek, North Star, Coolatai and Ashford for mobile offices. Croppa Creek and North Star: On Tuesday, November 26, I will be at the Crop Croppa Creek Store [...]
Sponsored Content
DIPPER’S Home Timber and Hardware Moree has been named New South Wales group Store of the Year – 12 months after undergoing extensive renovations and expansion. The new-look Dipper’s, with increased parking for customers and easy access for tradies, was named NSW Store of the Year for Excellence by the Independent Hardware Group. November 1 [...]
Agriculture
A grinning musterer taking a mob of cattle out at sunset has taken out the top prize in the 2024 National Agriculture Day photo and video competition, with Moree’s Sascha Estens finishing one of four runners-up. National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said Bronte Tremlett’s striking shot won the judges over in a record field [...]
Art & Culture
AS diaries fill with festive cheer and celebrations, the fully refurbished Bank Art Museum Moree is asking the public to take part in a survey to share thoughts, comments and ideas for the future of BAMM. Director Rosie Dennis said BAMM was seeking commentary over the Christmas period. “I hope people can find a spare [...]
Regional News
REGIONAL New South Wales is no longer a reprieve for Sydneysiders looking to escape skyrocketing rents in the city, with affordability in the regions hitting record lows, according to the tenth annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released on Friday. Low income earners are bearing the brunt of the rental crisis with [...]
Kids on Bikes
THEY came, they saw, they bunny-hopped. Some were a bit goofy-footed and some struggled the rollers. But they came to have fun – and that’s exactly what happened when more than 40 kids and twice as many parents and carers converged at the Moree Riders’ Track late Thursday afternoon. The newly-formed Moree Riders’ Club staged [...]
