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New England Finalists
WELL-KNOWN Moree volunteer Kam Wheeler is one of five New England finalists packing their bags and heading to Sydney to join around 300 of their peers to see who will be named the NSW Volunteer of the Year for 2025. The local volunteers were selected earlier this year as regional finalists for the statewide volunteer [...]
Deep End
MOREE residents are encouraged to attend the Moree Plains Shire council meeting tomorrow, Thursday, November 20, where a Planning and Development report about Taylor Oval will be tabled. The meeting will start at 2pm at council chambers in the Max Centre. Taylor Oval is Council’s preferred site for a 50-metre swimming pool complex. Many Moree [...]
Youth Engagement
A $15.6 million Police Citizens Youth Club investment to deliver life-changing opportunities for young people living in regional and remote New South Wales has been announced. PCYC currently delivers different programs into 22 locations including Moree, Walgett, Kempsey, Bourke, Broken Hill and Lismore, based on community need, BOSCAR data, local police information, and experience from [...]
Operation Soteria
A teenager faced court on Tuesday, charged after an attempted break-and-enter in Walgett this week. At about 8pm on Monday, a group of four youths allegedly attempted to enter a property on Montkeila Street, Walgett, forcing open the rear screen door. After allegedly attempting to gain access through a second rear door, the group – [...]
Man’s Best Friend
IDENTIFICATION numbers for dog breeders and caps on the number of litters dogs can have, will become mandatory next month as part of a crackdown on unethical dog-breeding practices. The changes, part of the NSW Government’s plans to improve animal welfare across the state, will make it easier for people who are looking to purchase [...]
Community Building
MANY young people have benefitted from the numerous programs on offer at the Inverell Community Youth Centre and they now have the chance to take them outdoors with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announcing funding for a new courtyard area. A concrete area will be installed thanks to $14,939, secured through the Community Building [...]
Parkes Electorate
FEDERAL Nationals Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, has attacked the lack of urgency in addressing financial sustainability for Australia’s 537 local governments, as the Albanese Labor government quietly reinstates a sustainability inquiry – something The Nationals have been calling for since early June. Mr Chaffey said the Albanese Government has been very slow to reinstate [...]
Premier’s Awards
HUNTER New England Local Health District has won a major award for outstanding service and community impact at the 2025 Premier’s Awards presentation, held Monday night at Parliament House. This year’s eight award categories reflect outstanding work of public sector teams and individuals who drive innovation, deliver exceptional services, strengthen communities and uphold integrity. Hunter [...]
Regional Tourism
ARMIDALE Regional Council, in partnership with the New England Regional Art Museum, is excited to announce the launch of the Open Air Gallery, located in the heart of the East Mall. The innovative public art initiative transforms the city centre with a curated selection of artworks displayed in illuminated light boxes, allowing residents and visitors [...]
Youth Crime Crisis
NEW laws will be introduced into NSW Parliament today to give NSW Police and the courts stronger tools to interrupt youth offending earlier and keep communities safe. The new laws includes long-overdue reforms to the way doli incapax operates The reforms address a major gap where some children are engaging in offending that puts themselves [...]
