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Federal Politics
FEDERAL member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has been appointed the role of the Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, as part of the National Party’s new leadership team decided yesterday. Mr Chaffey also resumes his role as Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources. “I am honoured today to once again be part [...]
Local Racing
WELL-travelled hoop Brooke Stower returns after a lengthy absence from one of her favourite tracks – nearly three years to the day, in fact – with a strong book of six rides at Moree tomorrow. Stower, who last rode at Moree’s corresponding March meeting in 2023, has fond memories of the circuit, where she linked [...]
Our Community
A big crowd rolled into Pallamallawa on Sunday for the first edition of the Pally Bush Markets for 2026. Held on the grounds of the Pallamallawa School of Arts and War Memorial Hall and surrounding streets and parkland, the Pally Bush Markets have become a bush institution in a short space of time. Market-day co-ordinator, [...]
2026 Seniors' Festival
A barbecue lunch on a perfect autumn afternoon closed a busy Seniors’ Festival in Moree when Rob and Lorraine Bartel hosted a small group in the picturesque gardens of their Gwydirville home on Saturday. Moree Lions Club served a catered lunch and Moree Ukelele Band provided plenty of toe-tapping favourites throughout the afternoon. The Seniors’ [...]
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 [...]
