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Regional News
NARRABRI Shire Council is standing with the Wee Waa community as they demand urgent action from Hunter New England Health and the New South Wales Government to address the resourcing issues facing Wee Waa Hospital. Council has been a strong advocate for the adequate and ongoing staffing and funding of the Wee Waa Hospital in [...]
Our Community
MOREE’S new play-space – Livvi’s Place at Jacaranda Park – was opened on Monday, with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony carried out by Paige Thomas and Moree Plains Shire Council mayor, Susannah Pearse. The new park, two years in the making, is part of the Livvi’s Place national network, designed in conjunction with the Touched by [...]
Regional News
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has hit out at the NSW and Federal Governments after $14.1 million of funding was revoked from the Northern Tablelands. Mr Moylan has been advised $8,721,095 and $5,410,000 million in promised funding to Glen Innes Severn Council and Armidale Regional Council for their Rail Trail project has been withdrawn. [...]
Streamlined System
THE NSW Government’s unclaimed money system has been updated and streamlined, making it easier for people to claim their share of $638 million currently in the fund. The unclaimed money register holds overpayments, refunds, dividends, uncashed cheques, NSW Public Sector superannuation and other money owed to individuals who can’t be tracked down. Revenue NSW has [...]
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 [...]
