The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Environment
ONE of the last strongholds for the broad-shelled turtle in the Gwydir Wetlands is on the brink of disappearing as the Gingham Waterhole, 70 kilometres north-west of Moree, rapidly dries, prompting urgent calls for environmental water releases from Copeton Dam. Freshwater turtle biologist Professor Deborah Bower said field surveys conducted this week by freshwater turtle [...]
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council, in partnership with planning specialists Ross Planning, is calling on the community to share ideas and feedback to help shape the new Goondiwindi Sporting Facilities Strategic Plan. The long-term strategy will guide Council’s future investment in sporting infrastructure across Goondiwindi. The operational and maintenance costs continue to rise for Council, along with [...]
Elders Olympics
A group of Moree Elders travelled to the New South Wales Northern Rivers region last week to take part in the 24th Annual Aboriginal Elders Olympics at Yamba’s Raymond Laurie Sports Centre. Pius X Elders’ team member Kim Grose said the carnival was an incredible experience. “This is the second time I’ve been, but a [...]
Local Racing
MOREE trainer Doug Fernando says home track advantage will hold him in good stead at today’s seven-race St Patrick’s Day TAB card – Moree Race Club’s first meeting for 2026. Fernando saddles up four runners, including veterans Lady Cornelia and Your Temptation in the 1600m Moree Rural Fire Service BM-58 Handicap. Lady Cornelia, a nine-year-old [...]
Mobile Coverage
FEDERAL Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has welcomed news that new mobile phone infrastructure has been approved for Dubbo through the latest round of the Mobile Black Spot Program, but says this goes only a small way to addressing connectivity problems across the Parkes electorate. Funding for new resilient mobile phone infrastructure at north-east Dubbo [...]
Lucky Lotteries
SOME Australians may say they’re not superstitious, but when it comes to buying lottery tickets, many admit they won’t do it without their lucky charm close at hand. For some, it’s a jade Buddha slipped into a pocket. For others, it’s a lucky pen that “doesn’t feel right” if left behind. One player carries a [...]
Federal Politics
FEDERAL member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has been appointed the role of the Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, as part of the National Party’s new leadership team decided yesterday. Mr Chaffey also resumes his role as Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources. “I am honoured today to once again be part [...]
Local Racing
WELL-travelled hoop Brooke Stower returns after a lengthy absence from one of her favourite tracks – nearly three years to the day, in fact – with a strong book of six rides at Moree tomorrow. Stower, who last rode at Moree’s corresponding March meeting in 2023, has fond memories of the circuit, where she linked [...]
Our Community
A big crowd rolled into Pallamallawa on Sunday for the first edition of the Pally Bush Markets for 2026. Held on the grounds of the Pallamallawa School of Arts and War Memorial Hall and surrounding streets and parkland, the Pally Bush Markets have become a bush institution in a short space of time. Market-day co-ordinator, [...]
2026 Seniors' Festival
A barbecue lunch on a perfect autumn afternoon closed a busy Seniors’ Festival in Moree when Rob and Lorraine Bartel hosted a small group in the picturesque gardens of their Gwydirville home on Saturday. Moree Lions Club served a catered lunch and Moree Ukelele Band provided plenty of toe-tapping favourites throughout the afternoon. The Seniors’ [...]
