Moylan urges community to sign ePetition rejecting transmission corridor

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging residents across the Northern Tablelands to throw their support behind the community of Walcha. More than 100 Walcha farmers, led by Anna Young, have banded together to put forward a Parliamentary ePetition to stop EnergyCo’s new transmission line corridor from being built on their land. Mr Moylan [...]

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Inspiring NSW seniors share their stories in Seniors’ Stories Volume 11

TALES spanning technological change, women’s empowerment and New South Wales’ natural beauty are among 100 literary masterpieces featured in Volume 11 of Seniors’ Stories launched on Monday. Seniors’ Stories elevates the voices of seniors and provides a platform for older authors to reflect on the theme of Then and Now. Readers are offered insights into [...]

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Moree Hospital renal ward topped up by 20K thanks to Moree Renal Support Committee

THE renal ward at Moree District Hospital this week took delivery of $20,000 worth of new equipment, thanks to money raised at weekly raffles organised by hardworking Moree Renal Support Committee members and a large donation from Regional Australia Bank. The donation will purchase blanket warmers, trolleys, an infusion pump, and printer for the Trophon [...]

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Cross-Border Commissioner Ian Leavers dies suddenly

COMMUNITIES across Queensland and northern New South Wales are saddened by the death of Cross-Border Commissioner and former President of Queensland Police Union, Ian Leavers on Monday. Mr Leavers was found deceased around 9.50am this morning after police were called to a Mount Ommaney address. His death is not being treated as suspicious, and investigations [...]

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Locals asked to short list Moree for 1965 Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail

COMMUNITIES across New South Wales are being asked which towns and specific locations should be commemorated with a blue plaque to create a Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail – and Moree residents are encouraged to nominate Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre. The 1965 Freedom Ride brought national attention to racial injustice and discrimination against Aboriginal and [...]

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Warialda: Charges laid after alleged pursuit, aggravated break-and-enter

A man has faced court charged after an alleged police pursuit and aggravated break-and-enter, as well as five other offences, at Warialda on the weekend. At about 4.50pm Saturday 8 November 2025, officers attached to New England Police District were patrolling Warialda – about 80km east of Moree – when they observed a Holden Commodore [...]

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Moree’s next generation lay wreaths at Remembrance Day service

MOREE paused and reflected at 11am today, with a large group of people observing a special Remembrance Day at the Moree Services Club memorial window. The service was led by young members of Moree Air Force Cadets and students from St Philomena’s School. Students and cadets were joined by dignitaries including master of ceremonies Roger [...]

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Moree: 10 people charged during Operation Soteria surge

POLICE have charged 10 people following a three-day high-visibility operation focused on preventing and disrupting crime in Moree. Between Thursday, November 6 and Saturday, November 8, officers attached to New England Police District – assisted by officers attached to Operation Soteria, Western Region Operations Support Group, Youth Command and the Dog Unit – saturated Moree [...]

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More than $800K worth of free grain and bait for statewide offensive on feral pigs

LANDHOLDERS across New South Wales are encouraged to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait on offer as part of a statewide crackdown on feral pigs. The support is part of plans to strengthen and build the state’s primary industries sector and available through the NSW Government’s Local Land Services. Funding is [...]

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New funding to safeguard Narrabri water supply

AN additional $4 million in funding has been committed by the NSW Government to deliver critical new infrastructure for drinking water in Narrabri. The funding will deliver a portable water treatment plant to treat water from two PFAS-contaminated bores to a level that meets Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. It will also support the investigation and [...]

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