The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
Local sport
MOREE Golf Club is enjoying a two-point lead on the Moree and District Cricket Association’s men’s senior summer cricket competition ladder after five rounds, with a couple of wash-outs affecting standings. After the fifth round was held last Saturday at Ron Harborne Oval, Golf Club sits on 16 points, two clear of Moree Thunder, with [...]
Regional News
INVERELL Shire Council on Wednesday proudly unveiled the new Reflection Garden in Victoria Park. Reflection Garden is a tranquil and supportive space dedicated to honouring the lives of babies and children lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal or childhood death and to acknowledge those who continue to long for parenthood. The idea for the garden was [...]
At The Movies
MOVIE lovers have another reason to grab the popcorn, with Cinema 2 at The Crossing Theatre officially reopening, following a major technology upgrade. The restored cinema now features the same next-generation laser projector and modernised audio system installed in Cinema 1 last year. Audiences can expect sharp, vibrant visuals and immersive sound that elevates every [...]
Net Zero
AS regional communities again find themselves at the centre of debates over Australia’s net-zero future, a new handbook launched today will help them play a more active role in shaping how renewable energy projects are developed in their region. The handbook includes case studies and tools that build on best practice from other communities undergoing [...]
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 [...]
