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Oz Day 2026
MOREE police officer Gabby Suckling has been named Sports Person of the Year at the Moree Plains Australia Day awards ceremony at Jellicoe Park on Monday. Gabby was part of the Moree Boars inaugural ladies tackle team, which hit the ground running in late 2024 and continued the momentum last year with big-scoring wins in [...]
Featured Property
AN idyllic rural oasis minutes from town – Weldarena on Burrington Road, south of Moree is country living at its finest. Weldarena is a hobby farmer’s dream come true. Set on a 40-hectare parcel of land, or 100 acres in the old money, Weldarena is equipped with two picturesque dams, fully-fenced yards and water access [...]
C130 Operations
MOREE Aerodrome welcomed a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J-30 Hercules aircraft on Friday afternoon as part of a routine training activity, highlighting the aerodrome’s ongoing role in supporting Defence and large-aircraft operations. The aircraft conducted circuits and touch-and-go training, a standard flying exercise used to maintain pilot proficiency. Senior aerodrome reporting officer Kingsley Counsell said [...]
Regional Education
FOR the first time, primary school students will get the opportunity to compete for the title of Winter Warrior as the 2026 edition of the popular obstacle race at Lake Keepit near Gunnedah looks set to be bigger and better than ever. Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation Centre’s popular adventure race returns in August with [...]
Back to School
SCHOOL zones became active in some parts of New South Wales on Tuesday. While most students do not return to schools until next Monday, February 2, the 40kph limit applies this week in some locations. NRMA spokesperson Peter Khoury said Australians have no time for drivers who speed in school zones and put the lives [...]
Agriculture
FARMERS with cellar doors and farm gate fruit stands should be aware of huge new bills being slapped on them by the state government, NSW Farmers’ says. Reports have spiked of family farmers being forced to pay up to $300,000 in land taxes to the NSW Government for diversifying their businesses with small farmgate sales [...]
Regional News
POLICE have spoken to several teenagers alleged to be involved in an incident during which Walgett’s Anzac Memorial – the Man on the Monument – was damaged earlier this month. Following inquiries, police established the teenagers had no intent to damage the statue, and that the incident appeared accidental. Officers attached to Central North Police [...]
Home Invasion
NEW England Police have commenced an investigation after a group of young people hurled bricks at an elderly couple during a home invasion in Moree early today. At about 2am, police were patrolling the Moree area when they attempted to stop a Haval SUV – reportedly stolen from an Inverell home – driving on the [...]
Oz Day 2026
THE Moree Arts Community Theatre production of The Sound of Music stopped Moree theatre-goers in their tracks midway through last year when a cast of Moree thespians brought the timeless classic to life at Moree Uniting Church Hall. Under the expert guidance of well-known musical director Stevie Drenkhahn, The Sound of Music left audiences speechless [...]
Border News
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council has welcomed the permanent appointment of Bob Gee as Queensland’s new Cross-Border Commissioner. Mr Gee brings extensive experience to the role, having served as a police officer as well as Director-General in several Queensland Government departments. He is familiar with the region and the achievements of former Cross-Border Commissioner, Mr Ian [...]
