Fittler and Inglis hog Boughton Oval as the NRL HOGS national tour rolls into Moree
MORE than 100 kids and just as many adults sidestepped their way onto Boughton Oval on Monday afternoon to get some hands-on rugby league advice from some of the best in the business. NRL legends Brad Fittler and Greg Inglis joined current NRL Women’s stars Yasmin Meakes and Olivia Higgins at Boughton Oval in Moree
NFF: Murray-Darling Basin Review shows smarter management
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s 2026 Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper makes it clear that a healthy basin will not be achieved by water recovery alone, reinforcing the need for a more balanced approach to environmental management, says the National Farmers’ Federation. NFF Water Committee Chair Malcolm Holm said the discussion paper acknowledges environmental outcomes are
Valentine’s Day: How vulnerable are you to AI-enabled romance scams
DEEPFAKES and AI chatbots are transforming romance scams into an industrial-scale threat that extracts millions from Australian victims each year. With Valentine’s Day this weekend, many people turn to dating apps and social media in search of connection, companionship and perhaps that perfect romantic relationship. But lurking behind profile pictures and persuasive messages is a
Old skills, new thrills: Heritage takes the stage at 2026 Autumn Festival
THIS year’s Autumn Festival at Armidale will feature exciting new elements with the inclusion of New England Heritage Festival highlights, showcasing lost trades and heritage skills. Visitors can enjoy fascinating demonstrations such as blacksmithing, leatherwork, and lacemaking, alongside displays of antique trucks and machinery. A major attraction will be Councillor Rob Taber’s antique steam traction
Moree’s 80-year-old running man Ronny Clissold logs 77,000 kilometres
IT’S quite ironic that a man who drove a taxi cab for 26 years of his working life has clocked up 77,000 kilometres running and jogging around the streets of Moree. On Saturday morning, 80-year-old Moree marvel Ronny Clissold proudly pencilled in that number in a tiny pocket diary after running five kilometres at Moree
Nominations open for 2026 Moree Plains Senior Citizen of the Year
MOREE Plains Shire Council, in collaboration with the Moree Seniors Week Committee, is calling for nominations for the 2026 Moree Plains Senior Citizen of the Year Award. Do you know a community member aged 60 years or over who makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Now is the time to recognise their
Feed and Breed roadshow for cattle producers scheduled across the north-west
GETTING the balance right between genetic selection and nutrition in a beef operation is a challenge even for the most experienced beef producers. To help local producers find more certainty in their decision making, North West Local Land Services host a series of Feed and Breed workshops around the north-west from February 17 to March
Grants available to address the issues that matter most to young people
THE Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal is inviting not-for-profit organisations to collaborate with local young people in remote, rural and regional communities to design and deliver local solutions that respond to the issues that matter most to Australia’s rural youth. Earlier this month, more than 30 young people from across rural Australia attended a week-long
Moylan not consulted over Council’s request to ‘stage’ Moree SAP
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan was not consulted prior to Moree Plains Shire Council’s decision to request the State Government to ‘stage’ funding for the Special Activation Precinct. At an extraordinary council meeting last Thursday, councillors voted in favour of adopting a report tabled by senior staff, which recommended Council request the NSW Government
This home is the perfect gift, with Valentine’s open day scheduled this weekend
POTENTIAL home-buyers are invited to inspect the ultimate St Valentine’s Day gift, when Raine and Horne Moree opens the front door to one of Moree’s most spectacular homes on the special day set aside for lovers and couples around the world. Selling agent Kelly Atkins has booked in 10am Saturday, February 14 – St Valentine’s
Producer confidence surges as cattle sector heads into 2026
PRODUCER confidence across Australia’s grassfed beef sector has surged to its strongest level in recent years, according to the latest Beef Producers Intentions Survey from Meat & Livestock Australia. Nearly 80 per cent of producers report a positive outlook for the year ahead, marking a significant lift in sentiment across every state and both major
NSW SES launches Adapt 2030 strategy
THE NSW State Emergency Service has launched Adapt 2030, a new five-year strategy designed to strengthen how the service works with communities, volunteers and partners in an increasingly complex emergency environment. Every day, NSW SES members work to save lives and create safer communities. With numerous factors, including population growth, evolving technology and changing patterns
Cr James muted from extraordinary Moree Plains council meeting to discuss SAP
MOREE Plains Shire councillor Kelly James was muted during a fiery extraordinary council meeting on Thursday, convened for councillors to discuss a recommendation from senior council staff to request the NSW Government to ‘stage’ funding for the Special Activation Precinct south of Moree. Cr James attended the meeting via audiovisual link from Queensland. Councillors debated
NRL HOGS national tour dropping by Moree February 9-10
THE NRL HOGS national tour, presented by Westpac and led by Brad Fittler, will leave Penrith today, with the crew travelling to regional New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria to champion and promote rugby league in heartland towns. The tour will be in Moree tomorrow, Monday, February 9, at Boughton Oval between 4.30pm and 5.30pm,
What 102-year-old super-ager Brian Barry teaches about living well is worth hearing
BRIAN Barry turned 102 on Friday, yet the former Sydney NRL referee doesn’t think himself as remarkable. He told interviewer, Heidi Douglass, he ‘just kept going’, his long life is luck, and that he talks a lot of rot. But sit with him for even a few minutes and a very different picture emerges: a
Byers selected for All Stars Indigenous Australian women’s squad
PALLAMALLAWA rugby league star Rhiannon Byers has been selected for the All Stars Indigenous Australian women’s squad to play in New Zealand later this month. The NRLW Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks second-rower will run on against Māori Wahine Toa All Stars on Sunday, February 15 at Hamilton. The match, being played outside Australia for only the second time,
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
The Bundarra Show got the local show season underway at the weekend. It was great to see the rodeo back after several years and it was well-attended. Thank-you to the committee for putting on an excellent show. These events don’t run without volunteers and more are needed, so please get along and help out so
Gunnedah: Further drug-related and theft charges laid under Strike Force Yarloop
A man will face court charged with ongoing prohibited drug supply and other offences in Gunnedah. In July 2025, detectives attached to Oxley Police District and the Crime Prevention Team commenced investigations under Strike Force Yarloop to investigate property and rural thefts in the Gunnedah and surrounding areas. At about 10am on January 15 this
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