The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Politics
Opposition to Future Made in Australia Bill Last week in Parliament I spoke against Labor’s Future Made in Australia Bill, which is all about investing in an economy powered by renewable energy. I’m becoming increasingly frustrated by the constant virtue-signalling of the Labor Government and this is just another example of the disconnect of our [...]
Pally Field Day
AN innovative trade show and field day at Pallamallawa next month is expected to bring more than 300 attendees from across the region to see new and innovative farm practices that deliver real-world regenerative, commercial applications. The September 11 event, a collaboration between PURE Grain and Boolah Farms, includes a trade show at the Pally [...]
Helpline
THE New South Wales Government has set up an new religious intolerance helpline for students and school staff to report incidences of religious bullying. The NSW Department of Education Religious Intolerance Helpline will provide help to students and staff who have experienced or witnessed religious bullying or intolerance. The service will also provide advice and [...]
Man’s Best Friend
Every day of the week is an opportunity to show love and appreciation for furry friends, but August 26 was set aside 20 years ago to really celebrate canine love around Australia – and the world. International Dog Day was founded in 2004 in the US by animal welfare advocate and pet lifestyle expert, Colleen [...]
Vale Sandy Munro
WHEN Sandy Munro was handed the microphone at the 2023 Moree picnic races and told it was his turn to make a speech, the look of sheer pride on his face fully captured the very essence of bush racing. The horse Sandy part-owned, Fiocchi, had just won the Boolooroo Cup – for the second year [...]
Submissions Sought
PROGRESSIVE fundraising group, Young Aggies Moree, invites local volunteer groups to submit expressions of interest for donations from funds raised at the 2024 Gold Rush Ball in September. Since 2015, the Gold Rush Ball has been a major fundraiser for the Young Aggies Moree Rural Scholarship Fund. The scholarship provides financial support to help tertiary [...]
Housing
THE New South Wales Government and Narrabri Shire Council are seeking community feedback on the future of Narrabri and how the town can grow and evolve over the next 20 years. The draft Narrabri Place Strategy identifies the potential for up to 2100 homes on flood-free land supported by local amenities in the residential precinct. [...]
Keynote Speaker
MOREE palliative care clinical nurse consultant Fiona Lysaught will be opening speaker at the NSW Palliative Care State conference at Tamworth in November. The conference, at West Tamworth Leagues Club from October 31 to November 2, will showcase how the palliative care sector delivers services, tackles challenges and embraces opportunities. Mrs Lysaught will speak about [...]
Lions’ pride
LIONS Clubs across Australia have been servicing the nation for nearly 80 years, and the Moree chapter has been looking after this neck of the woods for 70 of them. That’s a lot steak sandwiches over a lot of years, and two former members who manned the barbecue for most of those decades will, in [...]
Intermediate League Tag
A SPOT in the ILT grand-final was not to be for the Moree Giants, but an incredible 2024 season has meant the world to the Moree Junior Rugby League Club trailblazers and their coach, Warren Sampson. The ILT Moree Giants were beaten 22-14 by Guyra Spuds in the major semi-final last Saturday, but the season [...]
