The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Show Me The Money
AS the new year begins, nearly $300 million is sitting in the state’s unclaimed money pool waiting to be returned to its rightful owners. North-western New South Wales and the New England district has 14,411 items listed totalling $5,047,864. In total, more than 800,000 items of unclaimed money – ranging from a few dollars to [...]
Regional Sport
GLEN Innes Severn Council is set to deliver a major boost for local rugby league, securing a $50,000 NSW Rugby League Infrastructure grant, matched by a previously allocated $50,000 Council contribution. The investment will see two new full-size playing and training fields completed at Kerry Mead Park, delivering a significant step forward for the home [...]
Senior Cricket
MOREE and District Cricket Association slammed into round one of the local Twenty20 competition on Saturday, with Moree Golfies’ Mathew Lather whacking the ball all over Ron Harborne Oval in an impressive display. Lather single-handedly walloped Yarraman Yabbies with an unbeaten 152 off 66 balls, including nine sixes and 18 fours at a strike rate [...]
Moree Flights
MOREE Plains Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to adjust the Moree to Sydney flight schedule. A QantasLink review of the new flight schedule has demonstrated the existing Saturday morning service is experiencing the lowest use of all flights. Discussions with local stakeholders, including medical services and neighbouring councils have highlighted a [...]
Charges Laid
A man has been charged following an alleged dog attack injuring a police officer at Wee Waa, west of Narrabri. The 30-year-old man allegedly encouraged a large black Mastiff to attack officers. The man also allegedly bit a sergeant on the shoulder and allegedly struck an officer in the neck at Wee Waa Police Station. [...]
Our Community
REGISTRATIONS are now open for the 24th annual Aboriginal Elders Olympics, where more than 200 Elders from across New South Wales will take part. Moree Elders are encouraged to participate in the event at Yamba on Wednesday-Thursday, March 11-12. The two-day competition provides an opportunity for Elders to gather and celebrate culture, connection and community [...]
Regional News
NARRABRI Shire libraries will host a series of Virtual Reality Art workshops this month, giving young people the opportunity to create immersive artworks using cutting-edge VR technology. The two-hour workshops, suitable for ages 12 and over, will introduce participants to Tilt Brush, a virtual reality art tool that allows users to paint, sculpt and design [...]
Debut Single
NEARLY 12 months ago, Moree was treated to an emerging young talent when singer Lamonay Brown performed at the Jellicoe Park Gomeroi Markets. Lamonay, who grew up in Moree, arrived at the markets unassuming and unannounced, but left her audience speechless as her soulful voice resonated across Jellicoe Park. She mesmerised market-goers with a song [...]
2026
AUSTRALIA Day celebrations across north-western New South Wales and the New England are less than two weeks away, with a diverse range of activities planned across the region. At Narrabri, free entry to all shire swimming pools will be offered between midday and 6pm. Narrabri’s Australia Day Ambassador is Professor Veena Sahajwalla, an internationally acclaimed [...]
TCFM 2026
WITH all roads leading to Tamworth for the city’s upcoming annual country music festival, NSW Police are urging country music fans to plan their trip ahead of time and travel safely on the roads. Attendees will see a high-visibility police operation in full swing for the major event, from this Friday, January 16 until Sunday, [...]
