Moree’s Kyla-Belle wins Triple J’s national Unearthed Indigenous Initiative
KYLA-Belle Roberts’ emerging career just went up a few octaves, with the 16-year-old Moree Secondary College student named Triple J’s Unearthed Indigenous Initiative winner. The national competition is for high school students, with Kyla nominating her new single, Myself, from her EP Took a Turn, launched earlier this year. Kyla was floored when told the
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Last Friday, the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour came into Walcha. It was a fantastic event for the Walcha community with one of Australia’s most iconic sporting trophies in town. There was a colourful street parade with schools, clubs and local icons taking part. Knight’s Choice’s breeder Norm Bazeley paraded Midnight Pearl, who is the
Record-breaking class of police recruits sworn in at Goulburn
MORE than 300 police recruits – at 314 the largest class in 13 years – were sworn into the NSW Police Force last week, bolstering frontline policing across New South Wales. Recruits of Class 366 were welcomed as they attested at the Goulburn Police Academy. The new officers will be deployed to 57 Police Area
Disaster declaration extended to include Armidale
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news disaster assistance from the NSW Government has been extended to Armidale Regional Council following the destructive snowstorm on August 2. The weather event caused significant and widespread damage to infrastructure and services across the Northern Tablelands. Following the event, Mr Moylan made urgent appeals to Minister
Wee Waa Hospital: Urgent Care concerns
THE NSW Opposition has raised concerns around a plan to replace the emergency department at Wee Waa Hospital with an urgent care clinic. Health Minister Ryan Park was quizzed about the move at a Budget Estimates hearing, after a similar service was opened in Goulburn but shut down due to staffing issues in just 10
Happy first birthday Moree Online News!
THE Moree Online News website turns one today, and what a ride it’s been – thanks to thousands of readers and our loyal advertisers who came on board not really knowing what to expect. Twelve months ago, the social media version of Moree Online News ventured into uncharted territory. Our Facebook pages have been around
Inverell Shire Council appoints new director
INVERELL Shire Council has confirmed the appointment of a new director to join Council’s senior management team. Mr Greg Doman has been appointed as director environmental services. The exhaustive recruitment process concluded this week following the short list of candidates being interviewed. Council engaged recruitment specialists LG Services Group to assist in sourcing the best
Moree Plains Museum and Garah Boomi Pony Club benefit from Volunteer Grants funding
MOREE and District Historical Society and Garah Boomi Pony Club are two of 21 not-for-profit organisations in the Parkes Electorate to benefit from a round of funding through the 2024-2025 Volunteer Grants. Regionally, Nosh Narrabri and Gunnedah Meals on Wheels also received funding. The program targets not-for-profits that rely on volunteers all year-round, with Moree
Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup set to deliver world-class campdrafting and rodeo
FROM campdraft’s uniquely Australian roots to broncs and bulls in the arena, Warwick will shine from October 20-26 when the world-famous Warwick Rodeo and Gold Cup Campdraft takes centre arena. Known as the Melbourne Cup of campdrafting, the Warwick Gold Cup celebrates a sport born from Australia’s legendary stockmen and women, making it the nation’s
High school students urged to take part in My First Speech competition
THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick, and Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey have launched the My First Speech competition for students in the Parkes electorate. The national competition challenges students in years 10, 11 and 12 to envision themselves as newly-elected Members of the House of Representatives and write a 90-second speech,
Chaffey’s Corner
THIS week is the 52nd year of the AgQuip Agricultural Field Days in Gunnedah, one of the biggest field day events in the Southern Hemisphere and a significant week in the agricultural calendar. This event brings together primary producers, representatives from a huge range of support industries, and many, many people who just want to
Narrabri Shire receives international Excellence in Economic Development Award
NARRABRI Shire Council has received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Award from the International Economic Development Council, for work in the Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development category impacting a population less than 25,000 residents. Narrabri Shire’s Economic Development Team, though not attending in person, will be honoured in front of their peers at
Todd Mitchell is full Boar this time of year
TODD Mitchell loves this time of the year. As Moree Boars Rugby League Football Club president, Mitchell will be watching proudly – with just the hint of a smile – at Boughton Oval on Saturday as his beloved Boars charge into the Group 4 major semi-finals across three grades. The club hosts five big games
Oscar’s dual trades thanks to Country Education Foundation in Moree
MOREE electrician and refrigeration mechanic Oscar Davis will soon be armed with dual trades, thanks to a scholarship from Country Education Foundation in Moree. CEF Moree – part of an Australia-wide network – was established to provide much-needed financial assistance and support to local youth. Grants assist post-high school education, training and vocation aspirations and
McCrossin’s Mill Museum awarded Community Building Partnership grant
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has announced a funding injection to preserve the history of Uralla. The Uralla Historical Society runs and maintains the popular McCrossin’s Mill Museum which proudly showcases Uralla’s unique history, and now the Historic Stables Building will undergo a revamp thanks to $18,115 from the Community Building Partnership program. Mr
Artists invited to submit works for BAMM’s Regional Art Fair
BANK Art Museum Moree is proud to announce the relaunch of the BAMM Regional Art Fair – opening Thursday, September at 5.30pm – and reminds artists and creatives they can submit artwork up until next Monday, August 25. The Regional Art Fair brings together professional artists and galleries from across New South Wales and beyond
NSW SES crews on standby as widespread rainfall and flooding forecast
RESIDENTS in northern and north-western New South Wales should prepare for the impacts of widespread rainfall and flooding, as the NSW State Emergency Service puts assets and personnel on standby to respond. Rainfall is forecast to develop west of Tamworth from today, August 20, with moderate 24-hour totals of 30-45 mm likely, and isolated falls
Auctions and raffles to feature at WRHS charity gala ball August 29
WESTPAC Rescue Helicopter Service this year celebrates 50 years in the air, and part of those celebrations include a charity gala ball in Moree on Friday, August 29 – the grand curtain-opener to Moree Race Club’s new-look Moree Cup weekend of racing action. The charity ball, to be held on the grounds of Moree racecourse,
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