From Moree to Vegas: Junior athlete Jayde James preparing for the trip of a lifetime
MOREE junior athlete Jayde James is taking Moree to Las Vegas – crossing towns, cities and countries to compete in cross country. Jayde’s story is inspiring. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease – a painful condition affecting the knees. The infliction is caused by inflammation of the growth plate at the top
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Although the dry conditions are hitting the region hard, there was still an excellent turnout at the 120th Warialda Show on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday last week. It was a pleasure to attend the official opening, catch up with Gwydir mayor Tiff Galvin, Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman 2026 Louisa Gilmour and former
Moylan: Labor’s telehealth push failing country communities
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has backed growing concerns from rural communities, nurses and local councils on the ever-increasing reliance on virtual emergency department care in regional hospitals. As reported this week, the use of telehealth services is widespread across regional and rural New South Wales with many healthcare workers lamenting the over-reliance on
Chaffey says Federal Budget for Parkes Electorate an epic fail
LAST Tuesday night’s Labor Federal Budget delivered by treasurer Jim Chalmers has been an epic fail for the electorate of Parkes, Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says. Ahead of the Budget, Mr Chaffey called on the 20 Councils within the vast electorate of Parkes to put forward their priorities. “There is a cost-of-living crisis,
Moree Plains’ students to explore how messages travelled before mobile phones
A vintage caravan turned travelling museum will roll into Moree Plains schools this month, giving students a hands-on look at how people communicated before mobile phones, text messages and the internet. The exhibition, Connected: Signal to the Stars, includes historical objects, interactive displays, storytelling and activities such as flag signalling. Students will be able to
Cracking good day for Gravesend Long Lunch with $48,400 raised
THE spirit of rural generosity was on full display at this year’s Gravesend Long Lunch, with a record-breaking $48,400 raised to support students, staff and learning opportunities at the village, nestled between Moree and Warialda. The ‘Gravo’ community once again rallied behind its much-loved primary school, inviting friends and family from near and far to
Volunteering Connection Hub and Expo planned for Moree May 21
MOREE residents and wider communities are invited to attend an important volunteering expo at Moree Community College on Thursday, May 21. The Moree Volunteering Connection Hub and Expo, supported by The Centre for Volunteering and Department of Social Services, will showcase a number of not-for-profit community organisations and vital services that rely heavily on volunteerism.
Keytah GEGHA Project sod-turning ceremony marks important milestone
NSW Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe will today join Hiringa Energy CEO Andy Clennett and Sundown Pastoral Company co-owner David Statham for an important ground breaking ceremony for the GEGHA Project, west of Moree. Hiringa Energy has partnered with Sundown Pastoral Company and the NSW Government to deliver the first project in
Finalists announced for 2026 Australian Cotton Grower of the Year award
FIVE cotton growers from across New South Wales and Queensland have been named finalists for the 2026 Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year and the AgriRisk High Achiever of the Year awards, to be announced at the Australian Cotton Conference on the Gold Coast in August. From large-scale operations to family-run farms, this year’s finalists
Remote, rural and regional councils reflect on Federal Budget’s mixed bag
THE 2026 Budget delivered Tuesday night has provided Local Government in remote, rural and regional New South Wales with a mixed bag of outcomes, according to Country Mayors’ Association of NSW chairman, Rick Firman. “While we are pleased to see that the Federal Government has recognised that one of the greatest barriers to housing construction
Moree community members meet to discuss suicide awareness
MOREE Plains Shire councillor Fred McGrady spoke softly and sincerely at a suicide awareness and prevention community meeting last weekend – but his message was loud. The meeting, co-ordinated by Dorothy Tighe, was held at Jellicoe Park, where a small group of community members spoke openly about suicide. Guest speakers included Cr McGrady, Alwyn Duke,
Moree picnic races: More than a century of bush racing tradition continues May 23
FOR more than 100 years, Moree picnic races have stood as one of the great social and sporting events of north-western New South Wales. What began as rough-and-ready bush race meetings on dusty paddocks in the 1800s, evolved into one of the best-known picnic race meetings in New South Wales. Through droughts, floods, wars, fires,
Nominations open for Moree Plains Elder Honour Roll
MOREE Plains Shire Council is calling for nominations of outstanding community members aged 65 and over who have dedicated their lives to strengthening reconciliation across the Moree Plains Shire. The Elder Honour Roll, delivered through the Moree Plains Shire Council Reconciliation Action Plan in partnership with the Moree Reconciliation Week Committee, will recognise Elders, Aboriginal
Local Land Services urge landowners to act early on feral pig control
WITH dry seasonal conditions being experienced across the region, Local Land Services is urging producers to act early on feral pig control. As feed and water become limited, feral pigs are concentrating around remaining resources, increasing the risk of damage to crops, pastures and infrastructure, and putting additional pressure on livestock production systems. North West
NSW Farmers: Practical productivity needed after Budget
NSW Farmers’ president Xavier Martin has urged the Australian Government to embrace primary production following the Treasurer’s Budget speech Tuesday night. Mr Martin said Treasurer Jim Chalmers mentioned “productivity” 19 times as he handed down the 2026-2027 federal budget, talking about making the economy more productive. “Confidence about the year ahead has collapsed among farmers,
Chaffey and McKenzie: Regional Councils miss out again in Labor Budget
FEDERAL Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey and Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the Federal Budget has failed to deliver a long-term plan for the financial sustainability of Australia’s local government sector, leaving regional, rural and remote councils once again carrying the burden of rising costs, ageing infrastructure
Farmers face permanent flooding under controversial inundation Bill
THE NSW Liberals and Nationals have condemned the Minns Labor Government for pushing ahead with legislation that will erode the property rights of New South Wales landholders, causing further breakdown in trust with regional communities. The Water Management Amendment (Easements for Inundation) Bill 2025 is proposed NSW legislation that will create a framework for permanent
Chaffey: Labor’s Budget breaks promises and destroys a fair go for the electorate of Parkes
FEDERAL Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says Labor’s Budget of broken promises and cuts has obliterated a fair go for the electorate of Parkes, while doubling down on its tone-deaf reckless race to renewables and net zero fantasy. “The Prime Minister’s lies will increase taxes, lower living standards and cut funding to the Parkes electorate,”
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