Sweet ag scene wows ag photo competition judges
A heartwarming image of a kelpie sleeping on freshly shorn wool has won the 2025 National Agriculture Day photography and video competition, in a record year for entries. The photo, Sleeping on Cloud 9, depicts red kelpie, Hazel, taking a break from yarding sheep with a kip on a pile of fresh wool. Photographer Kiana
Collarenebri: 85-year-old man allegedly assaulted during home invasion
TWO teenage boys have been charged following an alleged home invasion at Collarenebri on Sunday, where an 85-year-old man was assaulted. At about 11.40am yesterday, police were called to a house on Herbert Street, Collarenebri, following reports of a home invasion. Officers attached to Central North Police District attended and were told a boy allegedly
Moree-owned Shut Eye wins Port of Brisbane Cup at Kach’s last day calling at Goondiwindi
MOREE-owned gelding Shut Eye resumed at Goondiwindi on Saturday to easily win the 1200m Port of Brisbane Cup on an historic day that saw on-course race-caller Greg Kachel call his last meeting at Gunsynd Park. Shut Eye, trained at Inverell by Wayne Oakenfull and owned by Moree’s Our Next New Horse Syndicate, was resuming after
Everything’s Betta for Christmas at Steve and Casey’s Furniture Zone Moree
AS Christmas edges closer, so do the endless range of gift ideas at Geoff O’Hara Electrical Discounts in Moree – part of the huge Furniture Zone and Betta buying groups. Steve and Casey O’Hara have a huge choice of beautiful and practical gifts for every member of the family. Casey said extra stock has been
Weapons in NSW schools on the rise
THE escalating number of weapons being brought into New South Wales schools has sparked urgent calls for tougher action as new figures reveal firearm incidents have tripled over the past five years and more than 1125 knives have been uncovered in school grounds. Shadow Minister for Police Paul Toole said this is now a serious
Cadet today, Cop tomorrow: NSW Police launches Cadet Traineeship Program
THE NSW Police Force has officially launched a Cadet Traineeship Program for school leavers and young adults. The 12-month pilot program will provide an authentic hands-on experience, combining practical training, academic study and paid employment to provide a structured pathway for aspiring police officers to enter the NSW Police Force. NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon
Winners of first NSW Music Prize announced
THREE talented acts from New South Wales have received a big career boost after being awarded the inaugural NSW Music Prize. The awards were established to celebrate and inspire local musicians and strengthen the music industry in the face of increasing competition from overseas artists via streaming platforms. The winner of the 2025 NSW Music
Moree: Fatal crash, one man dead
A man has died after a single vehicle crash a few kilometres north of Moree. Shortly after 9pm last night, Saturday, November 29, emergency services responded to reports a vehicle had rolled over on the Carnarvon Highway about 10 kilometres north of Moree, near Glen Prairie Road turn-off. Emergency services, Police and Transport for NSW
Moree Clontarf Academy ends incredible year with awards ceremony
A group of proud young men were recognised on Wednesday afternoon when Moree Clontarf Academy held its 2025 awards ceremony and graduation. More than 60 Moree Secondary College students from Year 7 through to Year 12 were applauded for their hard work and initiative under the Clontarf program, which is getting incredible results across the
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
The Minns Labor Government rejected the NSW Opposition’s amendments to address doli Incapax in the Children (Criminal Proceedings) and Young Offenders Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. The amendments would have strengthened laws for repeat youth offenders, bringing doli Incapax in line with the Queensland model. The Bill in its current form is a good start but
Free legal aid seniors diary back for 2026
THE long-awaited Legal Aid Seniors Diary will return for 2026 and is jam-packed full of useful tips and legal information. Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan, is encouraging seniors across the region to secure their copy when they are released next Monday, 1 December. The popular publication is full of information on a variety of
Goondiwindi’s Iconic water towers 100 years celebration
GOONDIWINDI this year recognises 100 years of the border-town’s iconic Water Towers. Since the first tower rose on McLean Street in 1925, the concrete giants have watched over Goondiwindi through growth, drought, floods and a whole lot of community spirit. A second tower was built in 1938, and together they’ve become part of the town’s
Sport stars honoured at Tamworth awards ceremony
FIFTEEN-year-old Olivia Earl has been named Sports Star of the Year at the 2025 Tamworth Regional Sports Awards, held last night at West Tamworth League Club. She was also named Junior Sports Star of the Year for her incredible list of feats on the athletics field over the past year, which includes a string of
Tamworth: Teen charged after alleged aggravated break-and-enter, wounding
A teenager has been charged following an alleged aggravated break-and-enter and wounding incident in Tamworth in late August. At around 3am on August 30, emergency services were called to a home on Gabriella Way, Hillvue, following reports of an alleged break-and-enter. On arrival, officers attached to Oxley Police District located a 42-year-old man with injuries
Schools Spectacular: 6000 students ready to entertain at amateur variety show
IT’S showtime for thousands of public school students from across New South Wales today, including Moree Secondary College’s Kyla-Belle Roberts. Students will sing, dance, sing, play, flip and hang from the ceiling at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena for the 2025 Schools Spectacular today and tomorrow. Known as the world’s largest amateur variety show, Schools Spectacular
Christmas made a little easier for 20 Moree families
THE financial pressures of Christmas will be a little easier for 20 families struggling to buy presents this year, with Moree Services Club donating $5000 to the LifeHouse Church Under the Tree initiative. Under the Tree – being held in Moree for the second year – is supported by local communities, business houses and organisations,
New LGNSW president meets with Albanese
NEWLY-elected Local Government NSW president Darcy Byrne has wasted no time in advocating for councils across New South Wales, this week heading to Canberra to meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Fresh from his election to the role on Monday, Cr Byrne travelled to the nation’s capital, inviting outgoing president Phyllis Miller and chair of
BoM’s long-range summer forecast
THE Bureau of Meteorology has issued its long-range forecast for the 2025 summer season and it shows summer days and nights are likely to be warmer than average across most of Australia. Nationally, summer rainfall is likely to be below average for parts of the west and inland parts of the east. However, for much
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