Walgett: ICE, cannabis, $5000 seized, man charged
A man has been charged after ICE, cannabis and $5000 was seized in Walgett. At about 1.20am today, officers attached to Central North Police District stopped a vehicle on Fox Street, Walgett, for random testing. The driver – a 60-year-old man – allegedly returned a positive drug test. During a search of the man and
Free community event at Moree War Memorial Hall June 14
MOREE Plains Shire Council will present Community Showcase, One Stage, One Community, a celebration of connection, creativity and community spirit of local talent at the Moree War Memorial Hall at 11am on Sunday, June 14. The free community event brings together singers, musicians, dancers and performers of all ages, shining a spotlight on the creativity
‘Pedro’ Taunton honoured with life membership of Mallawa Picnic Race Club
PETER Taunton, the man widely known as ‘Pedro’, was honoured with life membership of the Mallawa Picnic Race Club at round two of bush racing’s Golden Triangle on Saturday. Taunton, a hardworking committee member who was this year instrumental in redesigning and reshaping the famous Mallawa racetrack, started farming in the district with his wife
BoM long-range forecast: Rainfall deficiencies and water availability
AUSTRALIA’S mixed rainfall fortunes continued through May, with above-average falls across much of New South Wales, Queensland and central Australia helping ease some short-term deficiencies. However, long-term rainfall shortages persisted across large parts of southern Australia. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, May rainfall was above average in a broad band stretching from the north-west
Tradies in Sight seeking community support
TRADIES In Sight is seeking community support to help continue delivering counselling and mental health services for tradies, apprentices, business owners and families across the region. Founded by Bruno Efoti, the Moree Plains 2026 Australia Day ambassador, Tradies In Sight is a registered Australian charity which has provided accessible and practical mental health support for
Moree: Teenage boy charged over alleged possession of knife and axe
A 14-year-old boy has been charged over the alleged possession of a knife and axe in Moree overnight after police responded to a call regarding an attempted theft from a motor vehicle. The boy was allegedly also in the possession of a balaclava and pair of gloves. Officers attached to New England Police District were
Big Boars on Tour reunion planned for Moree, August 8
ON April 13, 1991, a busload of retired rugby league players from Moree jumped on a bus and took off to Deepwater for a day at the races. The cup that year was won by Johnny Berger’s Starbrook, ridden by Gary Baker, and some of these retired footballers had a nice little collect. The following
Jukes and Son Tyre Service continually growing to meet increased customer demand
FOR more than six decades, Jukes and Son Tyre Service has been one of Moree’s best-known automotive businesses, building a reputation for reliability, hard work and service to the district’s agricultural community. The tyre and mechanical repairs business has grown from a small local operation established in the early 1960s to one of the region’s
From actor to playwright: Moree’s Tim Barklay premieres Walking Shadows
AFTER 30 years of acting, directing, producing and designing shows and sets, Moree thespian Tim Barklay has finally put pen to paper. A Moree Arts Community Theatre keystone for the past decade, Tim has been part of some big productions over the years. His debut with MACT came in 2016 in The Red Barn, followed
Moree Hospital Redevelopment reaches new heights
THE Moree Hospital Redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with the new two-storey acute services building reaching its highest point and the roof now complete. The $105 million investment in the Moree Hospital Redevelopment will deliver a new acute services building, an emergency department, ambulance bay, operating theatre, medical imaging, birthing, inpatient unit, pathology, kiosk
Business as usual at Mallawa for leading jockey Leandro Ribeiro
IT was business as usual for leading picnic jockey Leandro Ribeiro at Mallawa on Saturday, when the Brazilian expat brought home a winning double at round two of bush racing’s Golden Triangle. Ribeiro, who rides primarily for Connie Greig, has ridden 37 winners on the New South Wales picnic circuit this season, and teamed up
NSW police officers recognised for dedication to policing in King’s Birthday Honours List
EIGHT NSW Police officers have been honoured with an Australian Police Medal in recognition of their years of dedicated service to the community and policing. Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley and NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon congratulated the exceptional officers on the achievement and commended them for their contribution to the NSW Police
Late Peter Kearsey of Inverell one of five district recipients of King’s Birthday Honours
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is pleased to commend five recipients of King’s Birthday Honours in the electorate. Four residents received the honour of a Medal of the Order of Australia, one sadly posthumously, while one received a Australian Fire Service Medal. The late Peter Kearsey OAM, who sadly passed away last year, was
O’Brien and Lewis take out 2026 Mallawa Cup with Akauwheo
QUIRINDI trainer Geoff O’Brien and Tamworth jockey Zara Lewis teamed up with quirky mare Akauwheo to win the 1400m B&W Rural-Titan Ag Mallawa Cup at round two of bush racing’s Golden Triangle on Saturday. O’Brien and Lewis also won the Mallawa Bracelet two years ago with Super Hot, and reunited on Saturday to win the
Coonamble: Three charged after pursuit
THREE people have been charged after an alleged pursuit in Coonamble overnight. Just after 8pm yesterday, officers attached to Western Region Operational Support Group attempted to stop a vehicle allegedly speeding northbound on the Castlereagh Highway, approximately 40 kilometres south of Coonamble. When the driver allegedly failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit
Moree vet Charlie Bunce calls it a day after nearly 50 years in practice
AFTER nearly fifty years of caring for the pets, horses and livestock of Moree and district, well-known veterinarian Charlie Bunce has decided to hang up the stethoscope. Originally from Inverell, Charlie began his career in 1975 in Western Australia, before returning to the black-soil plains in 1977. Charlie and his wife Wendy established Gwydir Veterinary
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
A sum of $1.7 million was secured for Landcare programs across the Northern Tablelands under the latest round of the NSW Government’s Landcare Enabling Program. The funding will be shared between North West Regional Landcarers Inc in Bingara ($922,561) and the New England Landcare Network in Armidale ($830,899). These funded projects are based on local
Brazilian cotton growers visit Moree district on knowledge-sharing tour
A group of Brazil’s leading cotton growers and industry representatives recently visited Moree, Wee Waa, Narrabri and Goondiwindi on an industry knowledge-sharing tour to see ‘best practice’ in Australia’s cotton industry. Held last month, the tour also took in Dalby and Toowoomba. An initiative of Cotton Brazil, and supported by Rabobank, the tour saw a
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