The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Seniors
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan encourages people to make an application under the NSW Government’s Connecting Seniors Grant Program, which is now open. Mr Moylan said the program helps support older people to connect with others to enhance wellbeing and social connection. “This program aims to support people aged 65 years and over and [...]
Community
WHEN Neville Campbell and Lauren Winkley arrived at Moree Services Club Wednesday afternoon, they thought they were there for a photo-op acknowledging a donation made months earlier. But the Moree and District Historical Society president and secretary were left speechless when club president Gary Maidens and club CEO Rob Shields handed them a cheque for [...]
Group 4 Awards
WHITEHAVEN Coal Group 4 completed its 2024 season with a wonderful presentation night handing out well-deserved awards to players and clubs at Wests on Saturday night. Moree Boars excelled, winning the first-grade premiership for the first time since the 2002 victory over West Lions (34-18). It is their fifth Group 4 first-grade premiership following wins [...]
Regional News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council will revitalise tourism signage after allocating $75,000 over the last 12 months to the project, as part of its Visitor Economy Strategy. Mayor Lawrence Springborg, also the portfolio holder for Economic Development and Tourism, said tourism was not just about attracting visitors but about showcasing and promoting the region. “By upgrading our [...]
Community
HISTORIC Bellata Public School next week celebrates its 125th anniversary, and communities from across the north-west are invited to reconnect and reflect on the remarkable milestone. Parent Zara Lowien said the school will open its doors to the public from midday on Friday, September 27 to celebrate 125 years of educational excellence. “We are thrilled [...]
Local elections
MOREE real-estate agent Dominique Hodgkinson has the numbers, and is pretty much assured of a seat when nine new Moree Plains Shire councillors are finalised and sworn in. Hodgkinson is one of 15 candidates vying for a spot at the table, and says she is super-keen to get Moree moving forward and working with – [...]
Agriculture
MEAT & Livestock Australia (MLA) has launched a new advertising campaign showcasing lamb as the “ultimate social device”. Launched on September 15 and running for four weeks, the Australian Lamb Spring campaign parodies the advertising style of technology brands but introduces a device that actually facilitates in-person connections: Lamb. General Manager for Marketing and Insights [...]
Local elections
WITH the second-highest number of first preference votes as the count continues, Wayne Tighe is all but assured of gaining a seat on Moree Plains Shire Council. Tighe sits second behind tearaway leader Susannah Pearse and history indicates he’s the first Aboriginal man to secure such a vote count in a local election. Tighe, 46, [...]
Club Funding
SPORTING clubs and organisations across the Moree Plains have the opportunity to apply for a share of $500,000 in funding from the NSW Government for new life-saving defibrillators. The equipment is funded under the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program which provides up to $3000 to eligible sporting organisations across New South Wales for [...]
History
MOREE was thrown into turmoil in December, 1947 when Matron Margaret Geddes was unceremoniously sacked from the local hospital. All hell broke loose as the town closed ranks around Ms Geddes, who was appointed matron in 1945 after serving four-and-a-half years in the RAAF Nursing Service. Ms Geddes was discharged from RAAF duties as a [...]
