The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Education
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton encourages school leavers in the Parkes electorate to pick up his free guide to assist with life after school. Mr Coulton said the 2024 School Leavers’ Guide contains information about further education and training opportunities, financial assistance available, finding employment, and mental health support services, as well as important [...]
Border News
THE newly-appointed Queensland cross-border commissioner, Ian Leavers, has expressed gratitude to the Goondiwindi community for the overwhelming support since taking up his new role. “It’s been a busy start, and the warmth and enthusiasm I’ve received from residents and businesses alike has been appreciated,” Mr Leavers said. “Goondiwindi is a vibrant hub for the broader [...]
Ladies League Tag
MOREE Boomerangs Ladies League Tag take on Warialda Wombats in the Group 19 B-grade plate grand-final at Warialda’s Jim Payne Oval on Sunday. In week one of the finals, the Boomerangs were beaten in extra time by Warialda but earned their grand-final slot with a thumping 34-nil win against Inverell Hawks at Armidale last week. [...]
Agriculture
MORE than 300 people attended the highly-anticipated PURE trial farm field day at Boolah Farms, near Pallamallawa east of Moree, on Wednesday. A mix of industry members, farmers, agronomists, partners, and stakeholders were involved in the Boolah trials, an event that provided a valuable networking platform. Partnered with Asahi Beverages, the field day showcased innovative [...]
New Hub
THE word Bamara means “helper, friend and companion” in the Yolngu language in Arnhem Land, and the hands of friendship were extended further on Wednesday when Bamara Moree opened its new hub on Balo Street. Bamara, an NDIS service provider, relocated from smaller premises in the Max Centre, and owner David Liddiard and CEO Lesley [...]
Relocation Assistance
THE Welcome Experience is a step closer to being rolled out across the Moree Plains, with the announcement Fiona Kennedy will start as the new local connector. The Welcome Experience is a free, concierge-style service supporting essential workers and their families to feel more at home in their new community through personalised support, local information [...]
Health
NORTHERN Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has continued to support hardworking nurses and midwives across his electorate and regional NSW, in their concerted effort to push for fairer and more appropriate salaries. Mr Moylan has made further comments amid widespread media attention, reaffirming his position to support the nursing profession. “As the first member of the [...]
Local Government
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council and Moree Plains Shire Council on Tuesday met with the newly appointed Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner Ian Leavers to discuss the urgent need to address the complex web of government regulations and rules impacting businesses and individuals living in shared border communities. Following the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between [...]
Equestrian
A GROUP of young riders from the Moree district will represent New South Wales at the Marcus Oldham College Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships at Tamworth next week. Alec Dunlop, Kate McDonald, Lucy Doolin and Lola Barwick will join hundreds of young riders from around the country at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre in [...]
Bamara Moree
MOREE services organisation Bamara has relocated to new premises, and the entire community is invited to the grand opening next week. Bamara, a joint venture between the David Liddiard Group and Asuria, is an Indigenous-owned business delivering social impact programs to Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Owner and NRL great, David Liddiard, will officially open the [...]
