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Lest We Forget

Nicole Alexander: Homecoming

When my paternal grandfather Fred wrote a letter home to his younger brother Dave from the Western Front during the Great War, he penned this poignant line, ‘Don’t take this on at any cost’. My great-uncle Dave, who stayed at home to run the property in his brother’s absence, may well have thought otherwise until

April 25, 2025
2025 Moree Show

There is no Moree Show rodeo this year, but plenty of memories

MOREE Show Society made the hard decision to cancel tonight’s rodeo due to insufficient entries, but will still have opening night jam-packed with entertainment and events, including live band SAX Appeal, V8 Trackskill Ute Show and judging of the Young Woman Initiative. Society president Brendan Munn said Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft and Rodeo Association extended rodeo

April 25, 2025
2025 Moree Show

Moree Show will ooze SAX Appeal Friday night

MOREE’s newest group, SAX Appeal, will strut their stuff on the Moree Show main stage Friday night. And the word is out – they won’t disappoint. SAX Appeal was born when multi-instrumentalists Nathan Davis, Stephen McPherson and James Barron started jamming together. The boys were determined to create a band that offered something a little

April 24, 2025

Farmers praise bipartisan support for food strategy

THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed the Coalition backing a National Food Security Strategy, cementing bipartisan support for this critical election priority. NFF president David Jochinke said it was a proud moment for national farm advocacy. “We’ve fought hard for this commitment, not only working with our members but with other organisations along the

April 24, 2025
Police News

Double demerits in effect during Anzac long weekend

POLICE are again out in force across the state this Anzac Day long weekend, with a warning to drivers that one bad decision can take a life and changes others forever. NSW Police has launched Operation ANZAC Day 2025, which includes a high-visibility presence on NSW roads, with double demerits now in effect until Sunday,

April 24, 2025
Our Community

Moree Plains Anzac Day ceremonies and council operating hours

ANZAC Day will be commemorated across the Moree Plains Shire on Friday, April 25. Moree Dawn Service: Memorial Window, Moree Services Club At 6am a dawn service will take place at the Memorial Window and breakfast will be provided at 7am. Moree Max Wales Memorial Park A service will start at 9am at the Max

April 24, 2025
Lest We Forget

Moree Military Museum open Anzac Day afternoon

MOREE RSL Regional Military Museum will be open to the public on Anzac Day after commemorative marches and services are completed. Local RSL Sub-Branch president John Williams invites the public to drop by the museum and take a look at the hundreds of exhibits on display. “The museum will be open on Anzac Day in

April 24, 2025
Police Appeal

Boggabilla: Information still sought as investigation continues into break-and-enter, crash

POLICE are re-appealing for information as an investigation into a break-and-enter and crash at Boggabilla earlier this year continues. At about 6.45am on Friday, February 21, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Yeoman Street, Boggabilla, after reports of a break-and-enter. Police were told two unknown men arrived at

April 24, 2025
2025 Moree Show

Moree Show Young Woman Initiative entrants introduced

MOREE Show Young Woman Initiative entrants Laura Penfold and Millie Hobday were officially introduced to judges and guests at a special meet-and-greet at Maslina Restaurant last week. Members of the Moree community came together to recognise the Young Woman initiative and to celebrate this year’s local entrants. Millie Hobday, a 20-year-old beauty therapist at Beauty

April 23, 2025
Regional News

Kelvin Brown named new Inverell councillor following vote countback

INVERELL Shire Council has a new councillor, Kelvin Brown, following a vote countback conducted by the NSW Electoral Commission. The election was triggered to fill a vacant position on Council, following the resignation of former councillor Paul Harmon. There were two unsuccessful candidates from last year’s local government elections – Mr Brown and Graem Murray

April 23, 2025
Regional News

Narrabri Shire Council appoints Eloise Chaplain as general manager

NARRABRI Shire Council has announced the appointment of Eloise Chaplain as its new general manager, following a competitive recruitment process that attracted a strong field of candidates from across the country. Mrs Chaplain has served as Interim general manager since August, providing steady and effective leadership through a period of transition. Her appointment follows more

April 23, 2025
Regional News

The $7.84 million Pilliga Road upgrade opened

MINISTER for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison has officially opened the completed upgrade of Pilliga Road during a visit to the Narrabri region on Wednesday. Ms Aitchison was joined by Member for Barwon Roy Butler as well as Narrabri Shire mayor Darrell Tiemens. The $7.84 million project saw the upgrade of a

April 23, 2025

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