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Endurance Cycling
THE Squadron Energy Grafton to Inverell Classic once again lived up to its reputation as one of Australia’s toughest and most prestigious one-day cycling races, with this year’s edition producing the fastest race in the event’s history. The classic featured relentless attacks, heroic breakaways and a thrilling sprint finish in Inverell, with 22-year-old Finlay Walsh [...]
Operation Soteria
TWO teenaged boys will face court charged after an alleged aggravated break-and-enter in Moree. At about 2.45am today, Sunday, March 15, officers attached to New England Police District were called to Jones Avenue, Moree, after reports of a break-and-enter. Police were told the occupant – a 61-year-old woman – was awoken to loud banging on [...]
Our Community
AFTER 10 years, Michelle Harrison is retiring from her role as CEO at Moree Care, one of the district’s most trusted, community-based not-for-profit organisations. It’s now time to slow down a bit, travel, and finish some projects that have been sitting on the back-burner for quite a while. “I’m planning to finish writing a film [...]
Northern Tablelands
The Bureau of Health Information’s Healthcare Quarterly report reveals the number of people leaving emergency departments before treatment is increasing across the state at an alarming rate. The numbers show demand at Armidale, Inverell and Moree Hospitals has increased and more people are leaving emergency departments without treatment due to large wait times. The numbers [...]
Fuel Crisis
THE National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the announcement by the Government to temporarily reduce the Minimum Stockholding Obligation for petrol and diesel to help address current fuel supply chain disruptions. NFF president Hamish McIntyre said the announcement is an important step by the Government. “This acknowledges the shortages being experienced in regional Australia, particularly as [...]
Fuel Crisis
THE Rural Crime Prevention Team are warning the public of possible fuel thefts as they appeal for information as part of an investigation in the State’s west. Officers attached to Central West Police District commenced an investigation after they received a report of a stealing at a property where 800 litres of diesel was taken [...]
Fuel Crisis
THE National Farmers’ Federation says reports from its members across Australia show farmers and fishers in regional communities are increasingly struggling to secure fuel, putting food security and animal welfare at risk. The concerns come as the Federal Government temporarily amends Australia’s fuel quality standards to allow higher sulphur levels for the next 60 days. [...]
Regional Crime
A 12 year-old boy will face court following multiple alleged break-and-enter incidents at Tamworth, allegedly committed while on bail. He appeared before a children’s court on Wednesday, where he was granted conditional bail to face a children’s court today. Officers attached to Oxley Police District were called to a home on Waree Drive, Hillvue, last [...]
Market Day
IT’S all about community – and the incredible community at Pallamallawa will again roll out the red carpet on Sunday and welcome visitors from far and wide to the Pally Bush Markets. The market days, held on the grounds of the Pallamallawa School of Arts and War Memorial Hall and surrounding parkland and streets, are an [...]
Local Racing
THE annual Moree Ag Supplies twilight Christmas race meeting in Moree doesn’t happen without the help of volunteers, organisations and in-kind donations from local businesses. In terms of turnstile clicks, the meeting is one of Moree’s biggest events. As a thank-you, Moree Race Club’s St Patrick’s Day TAB meeting next Tuesday features races bearing the [...]
