Mercy rule called with Moree Boars' 60-nil win against Narrabri Blues
MOREE Boars bounced back from a shock defeat at the hands of Gunnedah last week, with a walk-over 60-nil win against Narrabri Blues at Collins Park, Narrabri in the Group 4 rugby league competition on Saturday. The Boars averaged a try every six minutes – the score was 40-nil at half-time – when the mercy
Watering hole history: From the community-built Golden Grain Hotel to the Pally Pub
WHEN Police Sergeant Mark Bradbury arrived in Pallamallawa in the 1950s, he was surprised there wasn’t a hotel in the village. Locals had been lobbying licensing courts and local councils for a watering hole for years, ever since the Pioneer Hotel burnt to the ground in January, 1922. At a subsequent inquiry into the blaze,
Moree: Teens charged over alleged assault and stealing
TWO teenagers have faced court after allegedly assaulting a man and stealing in Moree over the weekend. Arrests were quickly made with the assistance of a remotely piloted drone. Both boys, aged 13, were given conditional bail. Officers attached to New England Police District were called to a school at the corner of Boston Street
Aboriginal community-led stroke film to launch in Moree
AN Aboriginal community-led stroke awareness film developed in partnership with Gomeroi-Gamilaroi communities will be officially launched in Moree on August 4. By the Mob for the Mob, will be held at the Pius X Aboriginal Corporation from 11am and is being co-ordinated by the Hunter New England Local Health District and Moree Ambulance staff. The
Moree Services Club starts major bottle-shop extension
CONSTRUCTION has commenced on a major building extension at Moree Services Club, with the slab for a new drive-through bottle-shop poured last week. Club board chairman Garry Maidens said Moree builder Bernie Gartshore and local sub-contractors will construct the new extension on the western side of the club. “We’re using local builders, employing local blokes,
Vale Dr John Egan
In Loving Memory of Dr John Egan December 6, 1929 – June 12, 2026 Dr John Egan moved to Moree in 1957 and joined Dr John Campion in general practice. Over the next 20 years, he worked or was on call around the clock, caring for patients from his surgery in Heber Street, his home
CRDC appoints Armidale’s Georgina Pengilley new managing director
THE Cotton Research and Development Corporation has appointed Armidale’s Dr Georgina Pengilley as its managing director, ushering in a new era of research, development and extension leadership for Australian cotton growers. Dr Pengilley brings a unique end-to-end perspective to the role through a 25-year career spanning research investment, on-ground delivery, and her own experience as
Domino’s Moree celebrates 10th anniversary with special junior soccer appreciation award
DOMINO’S proprietor Jill Adams has been recognised for her unwavering support of Moree Junior Soccer Club over the past 10 years – smack-bang on the 10-year anniversary of Domino’s in Moree. The store celebrates its 10th birthday today, and for the past decade has donated thousands of pizza vouchers worth tens of thousands of dollars
Moree history: Goodnight Mr Kibby
POLICE Constable William Badcock huddled against the fresh night air as he foot-patrolled the streets of Moree. It was a cold winter’s evening on June 22, 1910 – a still night, but bitterly cold. A full moon made visibility quite easy. Surely, pondered Badcock, it was too cold for people to be out at this
NRMA: Government's own research highlights Cannabis driving risks
THE NRMA says research conducted by the NSW Government has reinforced concerns about the road safety ramifications of its own new cannabis driving laws, with a majority not using the drug as prescribed by their doctor. The little-known research of more than 5000 drivers found 54 per cent of people using prescribed cannabis were misusing
Budding artists encouraged to sow creativity in the Seeds of Science art competition
EMERGING artists across the New England region are being encouraged to explore the beauty of botany through the UNE Discovery Seeds of Science art competition being held in the lead-up to National Science Week. The competition, organised by the UNE Discovery Voyager team, led by project officer Rachel de Lastic, will celebrate the beauty, complexity,
Greyhound Racing NSW: The truth is out there
GREYHOUND Racing NSW has launched a public relations campaign titled The Truth About Greyhound Racing, aimed at showing major reforms the industry has undergone and responding to misinformation being spread. The campaign received a tick of approval from NSW Minister for Racing David Harris at an event GRNSW hosted at Parliament House last week. The
Family and friends rally behind Moree resident Greg Johnston
A GoFundMe page has been launched for well-known Moree resident Greg Johnston, who is battling aggressive prostate cancer. The diagnosis has come as a huge shock to Johnno, his wife Tracey and their families, and everyone who knows them. Through every appointment, test and difficult conversation, Tracey has been by Johnno’s side every step of
Moree’s Bronte King and Charlie Bunce recognised in state parliament
MOREE primary school teacher Bronte King and local veterinarian Charlie Bunce have been recognised in NSW Parliament by Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan. Charlie Bunce this month retired from the veterinary clinic he established nearly 50 years ago and Bronte King’s extra-curricular activities include an expanding social media presence through her Teach with Bronte
Doyenne of the Moree turf Ann Livingston passes away aged 97
ANN Livingston, a well-known member of the Moree district whose life centred on family, the land, racehorses and her local community, has died at the age of 97. She was farewelled at a memorial service at Moree Town and Country Club on June 24. Born on February 26, 1929, Ann was the daughter of Gerald
Boars on Tour reunion planned for Moree, August 8
ON April 13, 1991, a busload of retired rugby league players from Moree jumped on a bus and took off to Deepwater for a day at the races. The cup that year was won by Johnny Berger’s Starbrook, ridden by Gary Baker, and some of these retired footballers had a nice little collect. The following
Local news provider Moree Online News changes hands
POPULAR local media website Moree Online News has been sold, with a new owner taking over the keyboard on July 1. Michael Phipps, from Moree Digital, has purchased Moree Online News from Bill and Cindy Poulos, who established the news platform in 2024. Mr Poulos said the sale came after two years of presenting news,
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
A total of $500,000 was secured to upgrade Inverell Library and modernise the current space. The last time the library was upgraded was nearly 20 years ago and it is now beginning to show signs of wear and tear. The existing metal shelving will be replaced, the current chairs and tables updated, the junior section
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