The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
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 [...]
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 [...]
