Archie and Rhonda prepare to step down, placing their beloved newsagency on the market
THEY are a Moree institution. Now, after more than 20 years in retail business, Archie and Rhonda Karam are planning their next chapter. As owners of Balo Square Newsagency, Archie and Rhonda have placed their hugely popular business on the market as they look forward to well-earned retirement. Archie, originally from Sydney, and Rhonda, Moree
Boggabilla Central School’s Careers Expo praised by staff, students and exhibitors
BOGGABILLA Central School Year 7 student Ashley Jarrett reckoned the virtual reality goggles were ‘cool’, and Year 9 student Brenda Flanders learned about school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. The annual Ngurrugu Guuwali – Speak of Tomorrow – Careers Expo at Boggabilla Central School for kindergarten to Year 12 students was held last Thursday, with school staff,
Lawrence Springborg: Inland Rail a noble concept “executed very, very badly”
IN November, 2001, Goondiwindi Regional Council mayor, Lawrence Springborg, attended the inauguration of the Australian Inland Rail Expressway, Melbourne to Goondiwindi line, on the banks of the MacIntyre River at Goondiwindi. To mark this occasion, the then Deputy Prime Minister, John Anderson, planted a river gum and unveiled a commemorative plaque, while chairman of the
Split Image ready to turn up the sound at Moree picnics after-party
FATHER and son singing duo Pieter and Nicky Kruger – Split Image – will wow the crowds at the Moree picnic races after-party on Saturday at Moree racecourse. Split Image is backed by a full live band, bringing decades of musical experience and energy to every performance. Dad Pieter, 60, and 35-year-old Nicky and their
Lightning Ridge: $1 million reward announced for information into 1995 death of Paul Murray
THE NSW Government and NSW Police Force will today announce a $1 million reward for information relating to the suspicious death of Paul Murray in Lightning Ridge in 1995. Paul Murray, then aged 40, owned an opal mining field about eight kilometres north-west of Lightning Ridge and lived in a camp at the site. He
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
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services says take the guesswork out of feeding livestock
NORTHERN Tablelands Local Land Services is encouraging local livestock producers to utilise feed testing when feeding livestock as seasonal conditions deteriorate. Whether producers are supplementing their diet or providing a full ration, obtaining a feed test provides a clear overview of the feed’s true nutritional value, ensuring producers can meet the nutritional requirements of their
New England Regional Volunteer Award winners announced for 2026
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has congratulated winners and nominees from the 2026 New England Regional Volunteer Awards. The awards see volunteers from Armidale, Uralla, Walcha and surrounds nominated by their peers to recognise their contribution to the community. 2026 winners New England Regional Volunteer of the Year: Armidale St Vincent de Paul secretary
Armidale to host national rural health summit
ARMIDALE will host a national gathering of future medical professionals when the Australian Medical Students’ Association Rural Health Summit 2026 takes place from May 22 to 24, with around 200 medical students expected to travel to the region from across Australia. The three-day summit will examine the challenges and opportunities facing rural and regional healthcare,
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
Moree: Two charged after more than $1 million worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco seized
TWO men will face court after more than $1 million worth of illicit cigarettes and tobacco was allegedly seized in Moree early this morning. Officers attached to New England Police District were conducting patrols in the Moree area at about 2.15am today, May 19, when they stopped a utility on the Newell Highway for roadside
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 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
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,
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