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
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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
Anderson tackles mobile blackspots
COMMUNITIES across the region are fed up with ongoing issues with poor mobile phone coverage and slow internet and Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson is calling on the NSW Government to step in and partner with telecommunications providers to fix the problem. Mr Anderson raised the issue of Werris Creek and Manilla mobile phone service
Country Mayors’ Association voices concerns over cessation of Inland Rail
THE board of the Country Mayors Association of NSW has met with Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King to discuss the cessation of the Inland Rail project. CMA chairman, Rick Firman, said there was a unanimous resolution passed at the latest CMA meeting to seek a meeting with Minister King
Uralla Library secures more than $60,000 for upgrades
URALLA Library users will soon have a new and modern space to work in with a $62,000 grant secured to purchase and install two enclosed pods. The funding was secured through the State Library of NSW Public Library Infrastructure Grants program which is aimed at helping councils improve the facilities at their local libraries. Member
Barefoot bowls evening to showcase Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program
THE Regional Australia Bank Moree branch will host an information evening and social games of barefoot bowls on Friday, June 12 at Moree Services Club to highlight the benefits of the bank’s Community Partnership Program. Moree branch home lending specialist Bronte Egan said the evening will provide information about the program, which supports community groups
Inglewood SES highly commended for innovative evacuation tracking app
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council mayor Lawrence Springborg attended the recent Queensland State Emergency Service South West Regional Awards ceremony in Warwick, where Goondiwindi Regional SES Unit local controller Ann McGlashan, was honoured with a Highly Commended Award for Unit-Group of the Year on behalf of the Inglewood SES. The Inglewood team was recognised for developing an
Walgett: ICE, cannabis, $5000 seized, man charged
A man has been charged after ICE, cannabis and $5000 was seized in Walgett. At about 1.20am today, officers attached to Central North Police District stopped a vehicle on Fox Street, Walgett, for random testing. The driver – a 60-year-old man – allegedly returned a positive drug test. During a search of the man and
Free community event at Moree War Memorial Hall June 14
MOREE Plains Shire Council will present Community Showcase, One Stage, One Community, a celebration of connection, creativity and community spirit of local talent at the Moree War Memorial Hall at 11am on Sunday, June 14. The free community event brings together singers, musicians, dancers and performers of all ages, shining a spotlight on the creativity
‘Pedro’ Taunton honoured with life membership of Mallawa Picnic Race Club
PETER Taunton, the man widely known as ‘Pedro’, was honoured with life membership of the Mallawa Picnic Race Club at round two of bush racing’s Golden Triangle on Saturday. Taunton, a hardworking committee member who was this year instrumental in redesigning and reshaping the famous Mallawa racetrack, started farming in the district with his wife
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