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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 [...]
Oz Day 2026
WHETHER it happened last century or the century before, Moree and District Historical Society research officer Michael McNamara is the go-to man for the answers. And he created his own chapter of local history on Monday when named Volunteer of the Year at the Moree Plains Australia Day awards ceremony at Jellicoe Park. Mr McNamara [...]
Oz Day 2026
NINE new Aussies were freshly minted in Moree on Monday when they proudly said ‘g’day, mate’ at the Moree Plains Australia Day citizenship ceremony at at Jellicoe Park. Deputy mayor, Wayne Tighe, and general manager, Natalia Cowley, welcomed the shire’s newest citizens from India, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Ireland, Estonia and Germany. “This ceremony marks [...]
Oz Day 2026
THE community champions behind the hugely popular Moree Parkrun were named Volunteer Group of the Year at the Moree Plains Australia Day awards ceremony, held at Jellicoe Park on Monday. Moree Parkrun is a weekly event organised by a group of dedicated volunteers, who oversee up to 50 participants each Saturday morning. The group also [...]
Northern Tablelands
Exceptional people from across the Northern Tablelands were included on the Australia Day honours list for 2026. Armidale District Cricket Association president Mike Porter and Walcha artist Stephen King received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). In Uralla, RFS volunteer Mardi Cook was honoured with an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). I ventured [...]
Our Community
MOREE communities sadly said goodbye to one of its favourite medical practitioners on Wednesday when Dr Hamze Hamze was farewelled at a special luncheon at Pius X community centre. Dr Hamze has been practicing in Moree for 13 years – the last 10 years at Pius X Aboriginal Medical Service. He is more than a [...]
Oz Day 2026
BRUNO Efoti had a simple yet powerful message when he delivered an inspiring speech at the Moree Plains Australia Day awards ceremony at Jellicoe Park on Monday. Mr Efoti and his wife, Jo, were invited to Moree as part of the Australia Day ambassador program. Mr Efoti spoke quietly, but his message was loud. “We [...]
