Moree’s Kam Wheeler added to NSW Hidden Treasure Honour Roll
MOREE volunteer Kam Wheeler has been added to the 2025 NSW Hidden Treasure Honour Roll in recognition of her volunteerism across north-western New South Wales and wider areas. The award comes on the back of Kam being named NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year late last year. Kam, who attended the Moree Volunteering Connection Hub
Class prevails in RDO Equipment Moree Picnic Bracelet
CLASS prevailed at round one of bush racing’s Golden Triangle on Saturday when former Queenslander Connewarre bloused a strong field of sprinters in the 950m RDO Equipment Moree Picnic Bracelet. Connewarre, trained at Inverell by Wayne Oakenfull, parked off the speed under Scone jockey Ashley Boyd before charging clear in the straight to win comfortably.
Much-needed rain for the north-west possible this week
THE Australian Bureau of Meteorology forecasts widespread rain over much of north-western New South Wales this week, with good falls likely Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to officially close autumn. BoM meteorologist Jonathan How said a broad area of low pressure will develop over south-east Australia, leading to patchy rain and isolated thunderstorms. “Widespread rain is
Moree Women’s Refuge seeking full-time case worker
MOREE Women’s Refuge is seeking a full-time case worker at Ngala House. The position offers an opportunity for an experienced and compassionate professional to support women and children experiencing domestic and family violence while helping deliver essential refuge and outreach services. The role focuses on providing frontline support and case management to clients while also
Thiem shines in Boolooroo Cup for big group of Moree owners
A late pick-up ride gave Scone jockey Eloise Drews back-to-back 1400m B&W Rural Boolooroo Cups at Moree picnic races on Saturday when locally-owned gelding Thiem raced clear for a popular win in the time-honoured bush feature. Drews won last year’s cup with Awesome Tycoon for Jane Clement, and was a late booking for Thiem after
A big crowd enjoys perfect weather at Moree picnic races
MOREE picnic races – round one of bush racing’s Golden Triangle – was held on Saturday under perfect autumn weather before a big crowd. Despite the dry conditions and fuel price hikes, about 700 patrons went through the turnstiles. More than 500 staying for the night function, with entertainment by father-and-son duo, Split Image,
Enervest acquires Northern Border Battery Energy Storage Project at Bonshaw
Enervest last week announced its acquisition of the Northern Border Battery, a 300 MW large-scale Battery Energy Storage System in development, to be located on the Bruxner Highway, about 16 kilometres south of Bonshaw and about 80 kilometres north of Inverell. With Australia’s largest coal-fired power station, Eraring, set to close in April 2029 and
Moree’s Sheldyn Briggs selected to compete in the 2026 New York Marathon
MOREE’S Sheldyn Briggs has been selected for the 2026 Indigenous Marathon Project squad to compete in the TCS New York City Marathon in November. Briggs, a proud Gamilaroi woman, was selected following a nationwide search that drew more than 230 applicants from First Nations men and women aged 18 to 30. “Competing in the New
The Armidale School and UNE partnership to strengthen educational outcomes
TWO of Armidale’s academic institutions have formally agreed to work together on a range of areas of mutual benefit, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between The Armidale School and University of New England. The Memorandum, that will be in force for two years initially, will see UNE provide practical support for TAS
St Philomena's Moree calling for grounds and maintenance services tenders
ST Philomena’s Catholic School in Moree is calling for tenders for the provision of grounds and maintenance services of the school’s extensive facilities and outdoor areas. The co-educational school caters for 360 students and employs 65 staff members. The campus includes large sporting grounds, two playgrounds, sand pits, landscaped gardens, hedges and two agricultural plots,
Moree Community College volunteering expo draws good numbers and raises awareness
MORE than 15 community groups and organisations attended the Moree Volunteering Connection Hub and Expo at Moree Community College on Thursday as part of National Volunteers’ Week. The expo and volunteer recruitment drive, made possible through the Community Connections – Volunteering Information Hub Establishment Grant program, was supported by the Centre for Volunteering and Department
Moree Arts Community Centre shaping a big weekend of creativity May 30-31
MOREE Arts Community Centre is preparing for a creative weekend of clay workshops and invites people of all experience levels to take part in a series of hands-on sessions focused on making, mindfulness and connection. The centre, situated at 397 Gosport Street, will host four workshops next weekend, Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31,
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
A $108,000 grant was secured to install a permanent irrigation system at Glen Innes Rugby Park through the NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy program. The grant program is aimed at increasing inclusion and participation at rugby union clubs across the state by improving infrastructure and facilities. The funding win is great news for the Elks
Planned power outages for Moree homes and businesses this weekend
SOME homes and businesses in South Moree will be without electricity for an estimated seven-and-a-half hours today, with a planned power outage taking place between 8.30am and 4pm. A further planned power outage will occur in north Moree tomorrow, Sunday, May 24, during the same timeframe. Some parts of Greenbah will also be without electricity
Warialda: Fatal motorcycle crash Friday
A woman has died in a motorcycle crash at Warialda yesterday afternoon. At about 4.50pm on Friday, emergency services were called to the Warialda Road, Warialda, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a motorcycle had left the road and crashed. The rider – a woman believed
Fatal crash on Elcombe Road
A man has died in a single-vehicle crash on the Elcombe Road between Gravesend and Bingara last night. At about 11.25pm yesterday, emergency services were called to the Elcombe Road, Bangheet, approximately 60kms south-west of Warialda, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a vehicle had left
Narrabri scientists named finalists for 2026 Cotton Researcher of the Year Award
THREE leading scientists from Narrabri whose work is shaping the future of Australian cotton have been named finalists for the 2026 Cotton Seed Distributors Researcher of the Year award. The award, to be presented at the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference on the Gold Coast as part of the Australian Cotton Industry Awards, recognises outstanding contribution
Armidale: Man and two teenagers charged following alleged aggravated break-and-enters
A man and two teenagers will face court following alleged aggravated break-and-enters at Armidale. Officers attached to New England Police District attended an address on Earle Page Drive, Armidale, about 3pm Wednesday May 20, where they allegedly located and arrested an 18-year-old man in the garage. Two boys – aged 14 and 15 – allegedly
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