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Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation and Woolworths on Tuesday opened applications for the second round of the AgriEmpower Scholarship Program. The program is open to people aged 25-40 with a proven commitment to advancing the agriculture industry. The scholarship will guide ambitious workers to foster networks and innovate their ideas in the agriculture sector. Each scholarship [...]
Junior Rugby League
THE NRL HOGS Footy Clinic is coming to Moree for an afternoon of fun, skills development and inspiration for young rugby league players from across the region. The popular grassroots initiative, now in its 15th year, is supported by the NRL and HOGS – the Harley Owners Group – and will be at Boughton Oval [...]
Education
ALL public schools in Moree will hold school development days on selected days this week, with Term 1 classes starting next Monday, February 9 at Moree East Public School, Moree Public School and Moree Secondary College. Moree Christian School students will arrive for their first day back on Tuesday, February 3. St Philomena’s School’s first [...]
Court Reforms
LEGISLATION reforms to stop convicted offenders relying on evidence of their ‘good character’ in sentencing proceedings will be adopted in New South Wales, reducing trauma for victim survivors who will no longer have to hear their perpetrator being described as someone of ‘good character’ in court. The reform responds directly to recommendations from the NSW [...]
Our Community
THE long history of Moree Vehicle Restorers Club entered a new chapter recently, when the club made large donations to three well-known local groups. The Vehicle Restorers Club, formed nearly 50 years ago, presented Moree Homes for the Aged, Moree branch of the United Hospital Auxiliary and newly-formed group, Moree Mighty Hoopers, with a combined [...]
Oz Day 2026
MECHANIC Corey Scriven, a member of Masons’ Moree Lodge Courallie, has been named Young Citizen of the Year at the Moree Plains Australia Day awards ceremony, held at Jellicoe Park last week. Corey, who works at Hill Fitzsimmons Moree and is a much-welcomed face in his role as an NRMA roadside service provider, received the [...]
Census 2026
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics is now hiring more than 2700 field managers for the 2026 Census. Field managers play a critical role in helping communities across Australia complete the Census. Each field manager will train, lead and manage a team of up to 12 field officers in their local area. Census national spokesperson, Emily [...]
Advocate for Children
THE NSW Government has appointed policy and social services leader Katherine McKernan as the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People. Ms McKernan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge across government and the community services sector driving policy and program reform, equipping her to champion the rights, voices and wellbeing of children and young [...]
Lions’ pride
THE Melvin Jones pride of lions grew by four last week when a quartet of Moree Lions Club members were recognised for their long service to the global organisation. Steve Long, Col Arthur, John Appleby and Brett Farlow were awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship Medal – named in honour of the Lions Club founder – [...]
Junior Rugby League
MOREE junior rugby league superstar Haylie Turner makes her debut with the Greater Northern Tigers 17s girls tackle team today in the Westpac Regional Lisa Fiaola Cup against Riverina Bulls at Pirtek Park, Singleton. Haylie was selected from scores of players from across the region, and takes her place on the wing. Haylie’s mentor, Danielle [...]
