Brewarrina: Help sought after body found in burnt-out SUV
POLICE are appealing for assistance from the public as inquires continue into the discovery of a body in a burnt-out vehicle near Brewarrina at the weekend. Emergency services were called to the Kamilaroi Highway, Brewarrina, 100km east of Bourke, about 5.15am on Sunday, when an SUV was found alight. A body was found inside the
Moree firies recruiting on-call staff
THE call-up is on for new staff to join Moree Fire Brigade as on-call firefighters. On-call firefighters work from their local Fire and Rescue NSW Fire Station and are responsible for undertaking a wide range of duties, including community fire safety work, attending fires and other emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents or chemical hazards.
Pally’s own Rhiannon Byers crowned Veronica White Medallist at Dally M Awards
PROUD Pally girl and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks backrower Rhiannon Byers was crowned the 2025 Veronica White Medallist at the Dally M Awards in Sydney on Wednesday night. Presented by Westpac, the annual awards recognise the efforts of players who have not only achieved on the field but have made exceptional contributions off the field in their
Judy’s memory lives on through David’s epic rides and wheelbarrow runs
ON November 15 last year, Judy Batterham lost her battle with cancer. Her grief-stricken husband, David, carries the pain every day. To help ease that pain, David runs – and smiles broadly as he pounds the bitumen, knowing he’s helping the organisations that were there for Judy during her battle with neuroendocrine tumours. David, from
Cool change coming for Mungindi childcare centre
THE Mungindi Community Education Association’s new childcare centre has a cool new addition to its playground. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan delivered $21,384 in funding from the Community Building Partnership program to construct a brand-new shelter to provide shade for outdoor activities. Mr Moylan said the childcare centre opened this year and adding a
Shepherd Grain turns five today ahead of huge harvest
SHEPHERD Grain celebrates its fifth birthday today with the announcement of a major expansion to its Burrington Road container packing and seed processing plant. With the 2025 harvest rapidly approaching, and expected to be well above average, the plant upgrades are timely – and tie in perfectly with today’s birthday bash. Company director John Shepherd
NSW Police Force Commissioner Mal Lanyon formally appointed
MAL Lanyon has been formally appointed the 24th NSW Police Force Commissioner, following a ceremony at Balmain Police Station on Wednesday. The ceremony was conducted in the presence of New South Wales Governor, Margaret Beazley, and Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Yasmin Catley, as well as a number of other dignitaries and senior officers. Commissioner
Call for artists to contribute to Moree Hospital redevelopment
ARTISTS with strong connections to the Moree region are being invited to contribute to the arts program for the $105 million Moree Hospital Redevelopment, with Expressions of Interest now open. New artworks will feature in spaces throughout the hospital to create a healing and supportive environment for patients, visitors, and staff. There are a range
Resealing on region’s highways set to commence as part of $37.5m initiative
FOLLOWING meetings earlier this week with Transport for NSW and the Ministers office, Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is pleased several of the electorate’s highways will be included in the NSW Government’s 10-month spray sealing program. The Northern Tablelands will share in $37.5 million put towards more than 470 kilometres of regional roads to
Farm firefighting vehicles scheme launched
RED tape preventing the use of farm firefighting vehicles has been reduced ahead of the New South Wales bushfire season. The NSW Government on Tuesday launched a conditional registration scheme to enable typically unregistered firefighting vehicles to be used legally and under the protection of insurance. The vehicles are typically small trucks, utes or trailers
DD’s Engineering and Fabrication in Moree looking for yardman
DD’s Engineering and Fabrication east of Moree on the Inverell Road stands as a cornerstone to advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions – and they have a position available for a full-time yardman for an immediate start. Applicants will need a forklift licence, driver’s licence, WH&S induction card and be able to work unsupervised. Founded by
Dr William Hunter and Healthy Communities scholarships now open
APPLICATIONS are now open for two long-running $10,000 scholarships supporting rural health students from the Moree and Gwydir regions. Supported by HealthWISE and the Gwydir Cotton Growers Association, the Dr William Hunter and Healthy Communities scholarships provide financial support for local students studying medicine, nursing or allied health. Last year’s recipient, Madelyn Johnson, said the
Narrabri and Wee Waa Libraries to feature Citizen Science Corners
TOWN libraries at Wee Waa and Narrabri will bring curiosity to life, with the launch of an innovative program designed to spark learning, celebrate diversity and bring people together. From this week, Narrabri and Wee Waa Libraries will feature Citizen Science Corners – STEM hubs that make science accessible for everyone. Thanks to grant funding
Mason Roman Modzelewski installed Lodge Courallie’s new Worshipful Master
VISITING Masons from across New South Wales joined special guests in Moree on Saturday night to celebrate the installation of Lodge Courallie’s new Worshipful Master, Roman Modzelewski. Guests included past Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of NSW and ACT, Les Hicks, 94-year-old Right Worshipful Brother John Walker from Palm Beach, Moree Plains Shire
Don’t miss a beat: Defibrillator grants now open
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is encouraging sporting clubs and recreation facilities from across the region to apply for the Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. The program is aimed at providing a grant of up to $3000 for clubs and facilities across New South Wales to purchase Automated External Defibrillators. Mr Moylan said it
Rural motorists asked to drive safely this harvest season
NSW Farmers’ is urging motorists to take care around agricultural vehicles as New South Wales and Queensland prepares for this year’s grain and hay harvest. Large farm machinery will be a common sight on country roads over the coming months, and NSW Farmers’ grains committee chair, Justin Everitt, said it is vital road-users exercise caution
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
Run the Plains goes full pelt across two big days in Moree
IT was proven conclusively at the weekend the hugely successful Run the Plains festival is here to stay after organisers received 800 registrations – double the number recorded at last year’s inaugural event. Hundreds of visitors joined hundreds of locals to take part in running events designed for all ages and abilities, over varying distances
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