Pay increase for nurses and midwives falls short, says union
NURSES and midwives will receive their largest pay increase in more than 20 years after a ruling from the NSW Industrial Relations Commission this week ended a two-year dispute. However, NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association assistant general secretary, Katrina Bough, said the IRC’s decision does not address cost-of-living pressures and workforce challenges being felt across
Narrabri’s Myra Smith celebrates her 100th birthday today
MUCH-LOVED Narrabri resident Myra Smith will celebrate her 100th birthday today, Friday, April 17, surrounded by family, friends and her community at Whiddon Robert Young. Born in 1926, Myra has lived a life grounded in kindness, resilience, and connection. From working as a dental assistant in her early years to dedicating three decades volunteering with
Supermarkets must help farmers keep food moving as fuel costs bite
NSW Farmers’ has called on the major supermarkets to dip into their mega profits to help cover the soaring cost of getting food from farms to families. NSW Farmers’ vice-president Bec Reardon said dairy farmers and fruit and vegetable growers are being squeezed hard by high diesel prices, and action is needed from the major
Greyhound national adoption day launched
GREYHOUNDS As Pets NSW will celebrate National Adoption Day at the weekend, with numerous events planned around New South Wales, including Tamworth on Sunday. National Adoption Day annually showcases what wonderful pets greyhounds are once their racing careers have concluded. To launch the event in Sydney on Thursday, the organisation’s ambassadors Mitch Moses and James
Jamie Chaffey, Katrina Humphries and Ken Keith made Patrons of NSW Country Mayors’
THE Country Mayors’ Association of NSW board and members recently resolved to bestow the honour of Patron on three former Chairs – Jamie Chaffey from Gunnedah Shire, Katrina Humphries from Moree Plains Shire and Ken Keith from Parkes Shire. The former mayors were proposed by the CMA board, and unanimously endorsed by its 89 rural,
Singh and Moylan: Minister Moriarty has said nothing, done nothing and offered nothing
SHADOW Minister for Agriculture Brendan Moylan and NSW Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh said Wednesday marked a full week since the NSW Nationals and Liberals called on the Minns Labor Government to act on the fertiliser crisis threatening the state’s food chain. They said Minister Tara Moriarty has said nothing, done nothing and offered nothing. Mr
Former Tamworth student Susan Coyle appointed 42nd Chief of Army
LIEUTENANT General Susan Coyle, who completed her secondary education at Oxley High School in Tamworth after attending Manila Central School, has been appointed the first woman to lead the Australian Army in its 125-year history. She was this week named the Australian Defence Force’s 42nd Chief of Army. Lieutenant General Coyle told NSW Department of
MDBA launches new leadership program for Basin communities
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority says it is backing stronger local leadership across the Basin with the launch of a new program to support communities facing some of the region’s toughest challenges. In partnership with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, the MDBA has established the Murray–Darling Basin Leadership Program to bring leaders together across the Basin
All Systems go for 2026 Australian Celtic Festival
THE countdown is on for the 2026 Australian Celtic Festival, with Glen Innes Severn Council confirming preparations are well underway for one of regional Australia’s most iconic cultural celebrations. Glen Innes Highlands is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors for a festival that brings together culture, heritage and community in a vibrant and uniquely local
Yelarbon: Man charged with theft of 1000 litres of diesel
A 59-year-old man has been charged in relation to the alleged theft of 1000 litres of diesel fuel from a Yelarbon property earlier this month. It will be alleged sometime between April 1 and 3 the man entered a property on Texas-Yelarbon Road driving a white 2006 Holden Crewman utility before siphoning fuel from a
Rob and Suzie Long nutting out ideas for Moree on a Plate
PALLAMALLAWA couple Rob and Susie Long are long-time exhibitors at the Moree on a Plate Festival. It was nearly 30 years ago when they first started nutting out ways to capitalise on their then-newly purchased parcel of land on the fertile banks of the Gwydir River. While not vast enough for broadacre farming, but boasting
O’Neill boys and Johnstone Concrete step in to help Moree RSL Sub-Branch
WHEN Moree RSL Sub-Branch needed a hand pouring a small concrete slab for specialised seating at Max Wales Memorial Park, branch president Jeff Biddle knew who to call. Mr Biddle wasn’t expecting the work or materials for free – far from it. The Moree sub-branch was prepared to pay for the work, but again the
Push to boost patient travel support amid soaring fuel prices
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan is calling on the NSW Government to increase support for rural and regional patients travelling for medical care as fuel prices continue to climb. Mr Moylan said the current 40 cents per kilometre subsidy under the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme is no longer keeping pace with
Chaffey and Tehan: Energy crisis hitting families in Parkes electorate
FEDERAL Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, and Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction, Dan Tehan, said shocking new data has revealed the impact the Albanese Labor Government’s disastrous energy policies are having on families in the Parkes electorate. According to the Australian Energy Regulator, more than 70,000 families in New South Wales were unable
Flagship tourism and visitor economy conference to be held in Maitland
LOCAL Government NSW will deliver its flagship 2026 Destination and Visitor Economy Conference to Maitland on May 27-28-29. The highly coveted NSW Top Tourism Town Awards will also be presented as part of the program, with Moree and Mungindi in the running for their respective NRMA People’s Choice categories. Public voting is open until Sunday,
Goondiwindi Council reviews current and upcoming budget options
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council mayor Lawrence Springborg said Council is carefully considering its options as the end of the financial year draws closer. “As we enter the final quarter of this financial year and begin preparations for the next budget, Council is carefully considering its options,” Cr Springborg said. “Like households and businesses across the country,
New agreement secures future of Armidale Airport Café
ARMIDALE Regional Council has entered into a new arrangement with UNE Life that secures the future operation of Armidale Regional Airport’s Café, restoring an important service for travellers and the wider community. At its Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, March 25, Council noted the finalisation of a 12‑month Memorandum of Understanding with UNE Life to operate
Moree Show first-timer Kat Downey named most successful fine arts exhibitor
FOR emerging Moree artist Kat Downey, entering the fine arts section at the Moree Show was a last-minute decision – being named most successful exhibitor was an unexpected bonus. “It’s amazing, I didn’t even really think about entering anything until the last minute,” Kat said. “The drawings I submitted were all based off images I
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