Moree: Man charged with alleged attempted robbery
A man has been charged following an alleged attempted robbery in Moree at the weekend. Officers attached to New England Police District were informed of an attempted robbery at a park on Alice Street, Moree, at about 3pm on Saturday, May 16. Police were told two men – one in his 60s and the other
Moree's iconic Rocket launches into State Heritage Register
THE Moree community will be over the moon with the beloved Moree Rocket jetting onto the NSW State Heritage Register. The Moree Rocket is a distinctive playground rocket representative of the many installed in playgrounds across New South Wales at the height of space fever in the 1960s and 1970s. Rockets like this are an
Moree picnic races draws big nominations for round one of bush racing’s Golden Triangle
MOREE Picnic Race Club yesterday received 64 nominations for round one of bush racing’s Golden Triangle on Saturday. The time-honoured 1400m Boolooroo Cup, first run in 1924, has drawn 17 nominations, including 2022 Picnic Championships Final winner Hemsted and last-start Quambone Cup winner I’m Scarlett, both from the powerful Connie Greig stable. Versatile mare I’m
Moree Boars second-grade rectify last-start draw with strong win over Kooty Roosters
ON Sunday, Moree Boars second-grade coaches Alf Newman and Charlie Shearer warned their team they didn’t want a repeat of the previous week when the full-time score was locked at 30-all against North Tamworth Bears at Jack Woolaston Oval. And the boys heeded the warning when beating Kootingal Moonbi Roosters 46-24 in round four of
Moree Boars ladies tackle make it three-from-three with big win against Kooty Roosters
LORILIE Haines said some changes at training made the difference – and the Moree Boars ladies heeded their coach’s advice with an 18-4 win against Kootingal Moonbi Roosters in the Group 4 ladies tackle competition at Boughton Oval on Sunday. Despite the team being unbeaten this season, Haines said changes were crucial – and those
Moree Town and Country Club receives $25,000 accessibility upgrade funding
THE Moree Town and Country Club is an important part of the community, where locals come together to celebrate, commiserate and catch-up. The venue will receive important accessibility upgrades, thanks to $25,000 secured through the Community Building Partnership program by Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan. “The Moree Town and Country Club has long been
Strengthening non-urban water metering rules to improve compliance
THE NSW Government invites stakeholders to have their say on the next stage of reforms to the state’s non-urban metering framework, aimed at improving compliance and ensuring licensed water take is accurately measured and reported. The proposed changes to the Water Management (General) Regulation 2025 would put in place the final recommendations from the review
Mercy rule applied after Moree Boars’ first-grade thumping win against Kooty Roosters
THERE are three certainties in life – death, taxes and Moree Boars first-grade on home turf. Group 4 referee Tom Aylett applied the mercy rule about 10 minutes from full-time when Joe Wade planted the Boars’ 12th try against a scoreless Kootingal Moonbi Roosters at Boughton Oval on Sunday, winning 60-nil. Moree captain-coach Jack Durheim
Raine and Horne open home at 1 Dobbie Street this Saturday, May 23
WITH schools, shops and a game of golf all within walking distance, Raine and Horne’s featured property at 1 Dobbie Street – one of Moree’s most sought-after residential areas – is expected to create plenty of interest when selling agent Kelly Atkins holds an open house on Saturday. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home on a private,
Inverell: Charges laid after man seriously injured during assault, police threatened
A man will face court after allegedly seriously injuring another man and threatening police in Inverell early today. At about 2am, police were called to a motel on Otho Street, Inverell, following reports of an assault. On arrival, officers attached to New England Police District found that a 24-year-old man had been allegedly assaulted with
Moree Masonic Debutante Ball starts with information evening Monday, May 18
THE long-standing tradition of the deb ball will once again bring the Moree community together as young people prepare to step confidently into adulthood at the Moree Masonic Debutante Ball on Saturday, September 19 at Moree Services Club. An information session for young girls thinking about making their debut will be at the Moree Masonic
Moree’s Picone family will be front and centre at bush racing’s Golden Triangle
IN August, 1981, the great horse Kingston Town was at unbackable odds to win the 1200m Premiere Stakes at Rosehill. The King, first-up since winning the Cox Plate the previous year, was expected to make a romp of it for legendary trainer Tommy Smith. Big-betting bookie Bruce Picone was fielding ‘the board’ at Moree, and
Moree residents invited to comment on Council’s Draft Operational Plan and Budget 2026-2027
MOREE Plains Shire Council’s draft Operational Plan and Budget 2026-2027, the key document guiding Council’s daily activities, capital projects, budget and fees and charges over the next 12 months is currently on public exhibition and open for comment until 5pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Other key documents going on display include the Delivery Program for
Wee Waa High School’s new mural reflects students’ hopes and growth
WEE Waa High School has unveiled its new mural, A New Journey – a vibrant celebration of identity, growth and connection, depicting the hopes and ambitions of the students. The mural has been created by local Indigenous-identifying artist, Ethan Towns, in collaboration with a group of students, tracing the path of an Aboriginal student from
Australians support keeping pets and owners together in times of crisis
RESEARCH commissioned by RSPCA has revealed that 98 per cent of Australians believe it is important people and their pets are kept together in times of crisis. Furthermore, 96 per cent believe keeping people and pets together has a positive impact on their wellbeing. The research from McCrindle shows 96 per cent of Australians overwhelmingly
White Cliffs residents cheer decision to allow opal mining to recommence
THE people of White Cliffs in far-western New South Wales are celebrating following the Commonwealth decision earlier in the week to allow opal mining to recommence in the region. Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey said it has been almost an eight-years wait for White Cliffs’ residents, who have struggled to keep their outback town
Hiringa Energy and Sundown Pastoral Company celebrate construction milestone
HIRINGA Energy and Sundown Pastoral Company yesterday welcomed a key construction milestone of New South Wales’ first large scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facility. Construction of the green hydrogen and ammonia plant at the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia project is underway. The GEGHA Project is a joint venture between New Zealand’s Hiringa
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
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