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Politics
The Coalition will strongly oppose Labor’s new Misinformation Bill which is an attack on free speech. The Bill would impose huge fines on digital platforms, if the Government decides that they have not removed enough of what they consider to be “misinformation”. To avoid these fines, it’s likely the digital platforms will resort to censoring [...]
Local elections
A table for nine has been set and booked for the next four years, with the announcement today of the newly-elected councillors who will lead Moree Plains Shire until 2028. There were 15 candidates vying for nine seats at the table, with Susannah Pearse, Wayne Tighe, Peter Mailler, Dominique Hodgkinson and Kelly James clear winners. [...]
Run the Plains
SPECIAL races need special trophies, and that’s why Run the Plains platinum sponsor NewPave Asphalt decided to start from scratch and deliver something unique. NewPave Asphalt business development manager, Peter Gellert, was tasked with the project, and delivered four incredible keepsakes to celebrate the inaugural running of Run the Plains. “They wanted something special for [...]
Small Schools
BUCKLE fractures to two key players and the forced departure of another didn’t help Gravesend Public School’s sports stars as they tried their heart out in the NSWPSSA Small Schools Netball Knockout Competition in Sydney last Thursday. Nine Gravesend kids played netball and touch football – not bad, given the school roster totals only 21 [...]
Seniors' Christmas
MOREE seniors will ring in the festive season this December with singing sensations Amy Lehpamer from the musical & Juliet, Arlo Sims, Liz Player and Emily Kate from The Voice, and Will Skarpona from the Conservatorium of Music putting on a free three-hour performance at Moree Services Club. The stars will align on Wednesday, December [...]
Pally Speed Shear
THE big money stayed close to home when Delungra shearer Tom Retallack collected $15,000 first prize at the inaugural Pally Speed Shear on Saturday. Hundreds of spectators turned out on a perfect Pally Pub afternoon to watch more than 80 shearers strut their stuff on a mobile two-stand shed. The smart money said Terry Garnahm, [...]
Run the Plains
THE Run the Plains festival is destined to become an annual event in Moree – the town’s newly-anointed next big thing – after the inaugural edition over two big days was declared a resounding success. The running and fitness festival was a collaboration between Moree Little Athletics Club, Tourism Moree, 2400 Run Club, Moree Parkrun [...]
Run the Plains
A BIG crowd braved a wet, chilly afternoon on Friday to watch local history unfold on Balo Street. As they watched and cheered, dozens of runners in six races held five or 10 minutes apart, darted down the middle of Moree’s CBD. The runners, some pushing prams, all had a common purpose – the inaugural [...]
Police Remembrance Day
A National Police Remembrance Day Service hosted today at the Catholic Church Chapel by the New England Police District at Armidale was attended by a large contingent of past and present police officers and community representatives. National Police Remembrance Day officially falls on Sunday, September 29, and holds special significance for Police throughout Australia, New [...]
Moree on a Plate
CONTINUING its quest to keep the Moree community vibrant, connected, and full of fun, next month Moree on a Plate will host a Sunset Soiree in the gardens of Moree and District Historical Society’s Moree Plains Museum. The committee has a delightful spring evening planned on Saturday, October 26, indulging in an afternoon of canapés, [...]
