Tamworth: Sixteen people charged during Operation Soteria surge
POLICE have charged 16 people during a four-day high-visibility operation focused on preventing and disrupting crime in Tamworth. Between Wednesday, June 10 and Saturday, June 13, officers attached to Oxley Police District – assisted by Western Region Operations Support Group, Domestic Violence High Risk Offender Team and Youth Command – saturated the Tamworth area under
Talmoi picnic races nominations close today
NOMINATIONS for the 2026 Talmoi picnic races – round three of bush racing’s Golden Triangle – close at 11am today. The historic bush meeting has been around since 1911, and this year features six races, including the 1400m Warren and Ruth Hunter Memorial Talmoi Cup and 1000m Helen Boland Memorial Talmoi Bracelet. Supporting races include
Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program showcased in Moree
STAFF from the Moree branch of Regional Australia Bank on Friday hosted an information evening and social game of barefoot bowls at Moree Services Club to showcase the bank’s Community Partnership Program. About 40 members of Moree and district not-for-profits, sporting clubs and charity-driven organisations took to the undercover bowling greens, under the guidance of
Goondiwindi to host State Government Community Cabinet
THE Queensland State Government will host its next Community Cabinet in Goondiwindi in August. Premier David Crisafulli and Ministers will meet with Southern Downs residents, businesses and organisations to listen and focus on the priorities that matter most to the community, following strong advocacy from Member for Southern Downs James Lister and Goondiwindi Regional Council
Ronny Clissold sending eight runners to state titles after Coolah cross country success
MOREE junior athletics super-coach Ronny Clissold predicted five winners would return home after competing at the North West Primary Schools Sports Association regional cross country trials at Coolah’s Bowen Oval and the Coolah golf course on Thursday. And that’s exactly what happened – incredibly, from only eight races. A big team of Ronny’s Runners from
Moree Boars continue winning streak at Boughton Oval
TEN tries to one said it all when Moree Boars first-grade delivered a 56-6 thumping to Boggabri Kangaroos under lights at Boughton Oval on Saturday night in round seven of the Group 4 rugby league competiton. The big win came despite a number of Moree players sidelined through injury. Moree winger Latrel Newman grounded the
Record investment to back farmers and tackle feral pigs
NSW Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh and NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane says an elected Liberal and Nationals Government will fund a $300 million biosecurity and control program for the co-ordination and management of feral animals to protect critical primary industries sector and conserve the environment. They said agriculture contributes about $25.5 billion per year to
Return and Earn hits 16 billion returns and $100 million for charity
THE New South Wales container deposit scheme, Return and Earn, has reached two major milestones with 16 billion bottles, cans and cartons returned by the community though local return points. This equates to $1.6 billion in refunds back to recyclers and more than $100 million raised for charities and community groups through donations and return
Historic Talmoi Picnic Race Club prepares for final leg of bush racing’s Golden Triangle
TALMOI picnic races at Garah, north-west of Moree, have long held a special place in the history of bush racing in New South Wales. The popular meeting combines more than a century of sporting tradition with a deeply entrenched community spirit that continues today. The Talmoi meeting is the third and final leg of bush
Celebrating a lifetime in pathology: Farewell to Ian Schweitzer
AFTER nearly six decades in pathology, long-serving collector at NSW Health Pathology’s Narrabri laboratory Ian Schweitzer is retiring. Mr Schweitzer has spent the past two years as a collector in Narrabri, but his career stretches back to 1967, when he began as the first full-time pathology staff member at Moree Hospital before moving to the
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly report
Several deserving Northern Tablelands locals received King’s Birthday Honours on Monday. Four people received Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) including Peter Kearsey who received his posthumously for his services to the Inverell community, Uralla’s Russell Clifton for service to the Rural Fire Service, Armidale’s William ‘Bill’ Oates for his work in the field
RFS red fleet to transfer to State Government ownership July next year
COUNTRY Mayors Association of NSW chairman, Rick Firman, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib MP that Rural Fire Service assets, commonly known as the Red Fleet, will transfer to State Government ownership from July 1 next year. “After years of advocacy and a Parliamentary inquiry, the right decision has finally
North West Real Estate offers large family home in the heart of Moree
CLOSE proximity to schools, Moree’s CBD and supermarkets, and a round of golf within walking distance are major drawcards for North West Real Estate’s featured property this week. No.13 Mackenzie Street, Moree is a spacious and well-maintained brick home close to everything. As well as four bedrooms, there is an office that can double as
Tamworth: Man charged after multiple pursuits
A man has been charged following two police pursuits in Tamworth this week. At about 11.15am on Wednesday, officers attached to Western Region Operations Support Group attempted to stop a black Ford sedan on Manilla Road, Oxley Vale, after it was observed driving dangerously and the driver allegedly had a balaclava over their head. When
Feedback on Moree drone trial closes tonight; Pearse urges residents to respond to survey
MOREE Plains Shire mayor Susannah Pearse reminds Moree shire residents feedback to a survey regarding the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems being trialled locally closes at midnight tonight. The drone system, a pilot program and Australian first, has been assisting Moree police manage crime since February. It was rolled out to tackle crime, speed up response
Reconciliation Week Awards in Moree honours community leaders
MOREE’S commitment to reconciliation was celebrated during National Reconciliation Week, culminating in the annual Reconciliation Awards evening at Moree War Memorial Hall on June 5. The event, with guests including MLC Stephen Lawrence, Moree mayor Susannah Pearse and deputy mayor Wayne Tighe, recognised individuals, organisations and community groups whose contributions have helped strengthen relationships, respect
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,
My First Speech Competition now open to high school students
THE Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick and Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey today launched the Department of the House of Representatives’ My First Speech Competition for schools in the Parkes electorate. The national competition welcomes students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to envision themselves as newly-elected Members of the House
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