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Regional News

Inverell Shire Council secures $100,000 to prevent water loss across local network

INVERELL Shire Council is taking action to improve water efficiency across its distribution network, thanks to a $100,000 grant secured through the NSW Government’s Active Leak Detection Project. The initiative is part of the broader $35.3 million Water Efficiency and Regional Leakage Reduction Program, which aims to reduce water loss across local water utilities in

August 2, 2025
Agriculture

Butler refers government water managers to ICAC

UNMETERED water diversions and questionable new water entitlements allegedly taken from the Warrego River by government water and environmental agencies on a government-owned property near Bourke have been referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption by the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler. The historic Toorale property, located near the junction of the Warrego and Darling

August 1, 2025
ATO

Joint operation exposes major scam syndicate

OFFICERS from the Australian Taxation Office, Australian Federal Police and Services Australia on Thursday executed search warrants at four properties across Western Sydney associated with individuals allegedly involved in an identity, tax and welfare fraud syndicate targeting innocent Australians. The ATO-led operation, which commenced in October last year, has identified four individuals who are alleged

August 1, 2025
Agriculture

Greens vote down US beef senate enquiry

NATIONALS leader David Littleproud said he is deeply disappointed the Greens-Labor alliance has voted down a Senate Inquiry into the decision to allow US beef imports, originating from Canada or Mexico, into Australia. Mr Littleproud said the Senate vote on Thursday would cause much anxiety for farmers and industry, but The Nationals will continue to

August 1, 2025
Local Government

Narrabri councillor Joshua Roberts-Garnsey resigns

NARRABRI Shire councillor Joshua Roberts-Garnsey has resigned from his role, effective immediately. Mr Roberts-Garnsey has taken much time to reflect and consider his options but has ultimately decided resigning is the best decision. “After much reflection, I’ve made the decision to resign from my position as councillor for Narrabri Shire Council, effective immediately,” Mr Roberts-Garnsey

August 1, 2025
Police News

Moree: Man charged over alleged break-in and assault

A 20-year-old man will face court today following an alleged aggravated break-in and assault in Moree while another man, in an unrelated incident at Boggabilla, will also face court charged with domestic violence and assault-related offences. At about 1.15pm yesterday, Wednesday, July 30, a man attended a home on Auburn Street, Moree, and kicked the

July 31, 2025
Parkes Electorate

Chaffey steps up to serve Parkes

FEDERAL Member for Parkes and Assistant Shadow Minister for both Agriculture and Resources, Jamie Chaffey, today pledged to serve the electorate of Parkes in his first speech to Parliament. Mr Chaffey spoke about his upbringing in regional New South Wales, his first real job as a management trainee with a supermarket chain, and how that

July 31, 2025
Reading Matters

Moree and Inverell libraries to host 2026 LitUp events

MOREE Regional Library and Inverell Shire Public Library have been named as two of 27 successful schools, libraries and bookshops to host LitUp events with authors and illustrators in their local communities. LitUp is a new, live literature initiative from Australia Reads, which provides opportunities for more Australian schools and communities to host events with

July 31, 2025
Education

Unique careers education program launched in Moree

A careers education program with a unique difference was rolled out in Moree this week, with 100 school students from Moree Secondary College and Boggabilla Central School venturing out in the community for some real, hands-on experience. Rather than making careers education all about chatting with exhibitors on school grounds, students this week engaged with

July 31, 2025
Regional Sport

Anyone for tennis? New roller rolled out for Armidale Tennis Club

THE task of hosting the region’s top tennis talent just became a lot easier for Armidale Tennis Club with the arrival of a brand-new industrial roller thanks to a grant through the Community Building Partnership program. The club received $23,797 in funding to purchase the new equipment which will simplify maintenance to the club’s eight

July 30, 2025
Our Community

Essential Energy using drones across Moree

CREWS from Essential Energy are conducting drone inspections across Moree, including the central business district and adjacent areas. Drone inspections will be ongoing over the coming weeks as part of a program to maintain and improve the electricity network. The program is expected to continue until September and Moree residents may notice drones flying overhead.

July 30, 2025
NSW Transport

Free Moree to Sydney train travel sold out

A 48-hour fare-free period on New South Wales train services will be available Thursday and Friday, July 31 and August 1, with fares on the Moree to Sydney train sold out both ways within hours of being issued. The offer applied to the passenger to and from Moree, all Sydney trains, NSW TrainLink travel, Airport

July 30, 2025

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