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Fuel Crisis
THE National Farmers’ Federation says reports from its members across Australia show farmers and fishers in regional communities are increasingly struggling to secure fuel, putting food security and animal welfare at risk. The concerns come as the Federal Government temporarily amends Australia’s fuel quality standards to allow higher sulphur levels for the next 60 days. [...]
Regional Crime
A 12 year-old boy will face court following multiple alleged break-and-enter incidents at Tamworth, allegedly committed while on bail. He appeared before a children’s court on Wednesday, where he was granted conditional bail to face a children’s court today. Officers attached to Oxley Police District were called to a home on Waree Drive, Hillvue, last [...]
Market Day
IT’S all about community – and the incredible community at Pallamallawa will again roll out the red carpet on Sunday and welcome visitors from far and wide to the Pally Bush Markets. The market days, held on the grounds of the Pallamallawa School of Arts and War Memorial Hall and surrounding parkland and streets, are an [...]
Local Racing
THE annual Moree Ag Supplies twilight Christmas race meeting in Moree doesn’t happen without the help of volunteers, organisations and in-kind donations from local businesses. In terms of turnstile clicks, the meeting is one of Moree’s biggest events. As a thank-you, Moree Race Club’s St Patrick’s Day TAB meeting next Tuesday features races bearing the [...]
Border Sport
THE 35th annual Hell of the West Triathlon was held at Goondiwindi last weekend, with the race drawing more than 900 professional and amateur athletes from across Australia and overseas. Kieran Storch won back-to-back Hell of the West triathlon men’s titles, with Sophie Malowiecki winning the women’s title. On the fast and flat bike course, [...]
Environment
ABORIGINAL communities in the Northern Tablelands are this year lending a hand to release more than 450 tiny Bell’s turtle – myuchelys belIi – hatchlings into Northern Tablelands waterways, marking another critical step in the fight to save one of Australia’s endangered freshwater turtles from extinction. The work is funded by the Australian Government Natural [...]
Agriculture
THERE has been spirited debate and productive discussion about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review at the 2026 Basin Leadership Summit. Nearly 200 senior leaders from across communities, agriculture and tourism industries, environmental groups, First Nations, government and science converged in Brisbane over two days to discuss the future management of the Murray–Darling Basin. Stakeholders included [...]
Regal Visit
HER Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, and her husband, Dennis Wilson, will visit Moree Plains Shire late next week. Her Excellency is the 39th Governor of New South Wales, and has held the distinguished title for nearly seven years. The Governor and Mr Wilson will meet with Member [...]
Agriculture
LAND managers in the NSW Government’s Western Local Land Services region are participating in a three-year project that is set to boost farm profitability, sustainability and climate resilience. The Sustainable Productive Landscapes – Western Connections project is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program. The [...]
2026 Seniors' Festival
EACH year, a small group of volunteers get together to organise the annual Seniors’ Festival in Moree – and each year, this dedicated group led by Lorraine Bartel delivers in spades. The Seniors’ Festival, a statewide initiative held each March, celebrates the role and contributions of older adults in local communities, with this year’s theme [...]
