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Critical Incident
A critical incident investigation has commenced after a man died following a shooting at Gunnedah today. It is believed a police firearm was discharged when the man aimed a bow and arrow at officers. At about 1.40pm, police were called to a home on Quia Road, Gunnedah, following reports of a concern for welfare. Officers [...]
Oz Day 2026
AUSTRALIA Day in Moree is expected to be one of the biggest seen at Jellicoe Park in recent years, with Moree Plains Shire Council staff and volunteers conducting a nomination drive for the local Australia Day Awards. The awards ceremony will be held at Jellicoe Park on Monday, January 26, from around 8am. Council staff [...]
Social Media
MAJOR social media companies removed access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children under 16 in the first half of December to comply with Australia’s social media minimum age, according to initial figures gathered by eSafety. eSafety’s focus since the minimum age obligation took effect on December 10 has shifted from preparation [...]
It’s Showtime!
THE 2026 Moree Show is less than three months away, and the hardworking committee is back on deck putting everything together for two big days of incredible entertainment and show ring action. The Moree Show, first held in 1874, is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, April 10-11 and will again offer something for everyone. Moree Show secretary [...]
TCMF 2026
All roads – and railways – will lead to north-western New South Wales for the 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival which starts today and runs until 25 January – a major tourism drawcard that annually attracts around 300,000 people over the 10-day event. Extra train carriages have been put on to support public transport to [...]
Education
TENDERS are being called for the cleaning contract at St Philomena’s Catholic School in Moree, a co-educational central school with a population of 360 students and 65 staff members. The school has undergone significant expansion in recent years, including new learning spaces and a new administration area. St Philomena’s school principal, Alistair Stewart, said 2026 [...]
Agriculture
STRONG interest in the 2026 Australian Future Cotton Leaders Program has led to the largest cohort in the program’s history, following an unprecedented number of applications for the industry’s flagship leadership initiative. Applicants include Georgina Rowlands, from Australian Food and Fibre at Ashley, north of Moree, and Hugh Lennon from Hancock Agriculture at Merah North. [...]
Our Community
MOREE’S last-surviving connection to service in Australia during World War 2, Royal Australian Airforce veteran Des Hurst, this week welcomed 2026 with a special presentation at Whiddon residential care facility. Mr Hurst, who turns 100 on July 13, was presented with a commemorative display box to house his medals and pins. The presentation was a [...]
Regional Health
THE $53 million Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment has reached a significant milestone, with the new acute services building this week welcoming patients, visitors and staff. The new acute services building will provide enhanced health facilities, including an expanded emergency department, birthing, maternity and inpatient unit, a dedicated ambulance entry and bays, landscaped gardens and courtyards, and [...]
Agriculture
A NSW Farmers project will get a significant boost from the NSW Government to support livestock welfare across agricultural industries and strengthen the operation of the joint government and industry Stock Welfare Panels. The funding will support NSW Farmers’ One Welfare in Action – Improving Stock Welfare Panels in NSW project, which recognises animal welfare [...]
