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Deepfake Love

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

February 11, 2026
Regional Tourism

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

February 11, 2026
Our Community

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

February 10, 2026
Our Community

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

February 10, 2026
Agriculture

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

February 10, 2026
Heywire Grants

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

February 10, 2026
Moree SAP

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

February 9, 2026
Featured Property

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

February 9, 2026
Agriculture

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

February 9, 2026
SES

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

February 9, 2026
Special Activation Precinct

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

February 8, 2026
Junior Rugby League

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,

February 8, 2026

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Bill
Phone: 0448 203 621
Email: [email protected]

Cindy
Phone: 0437 697 255
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12 Dover Street, Moree, NSW, 2400