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Federal Budget

ALRTA: Budget delivers $10.7bn fuel package but leaves rural freight roads behind

AUSTRALIA’S livestock and rural transport sector has welcomed the Federal Budget’s $10.7 billion fuel reserve and facility, but says the Government has failed to match that investment with a serious plan to fix the rural freight roads that keep agricultural supply chains moving. The Budget includes a $3.2 billion Australian Fuel Security Reserve which, together

May 13, 2026
Federal Budget

OPAN: Budget’s missed opportunity to improve aged care and empower older people

THE Federal Budget delivered last night leaves many challenges within the aged care system, which risks older people being worse off, says the Older Persons Advocacy Network. While OPAN acknowledges the substantial $3.7 billion investment, including 5000 new residential aged care places a year over the next four years, streamlined financial hardship applications, and the

May 13, 2026
Our Community

Lachie Butler running for his mum and grandmother and Moree Hospital

LONG distance runner Lachie Butler has close ties to Moree, and will next month run 250 kilometres across five consecutive days to support the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation, with funds flowing directly back to Moree District Hospital. Funds raised will support the donation of specialised breast cancer equipment to Moree Hospital, where his maternal grandmother,

May 12, 2026
Group 4 Rugby League

Moree Boars first-grade notch 34-18 win against North Tamworth

MOREE Boars’ incredible start to the 2026 Group 4 rugby league season continued at Jack Woolaston Oval on Sunday. After three rounds, the reigning premiers returned home to the black-soil plains with two-and-a-half wins against North Tamworth Bears. Moree first-grade ran out strong winners, 34-18, while second-grade, coached by Alf Newman and Charlie Shearer, snatched

May 12, 2026
Group 4 Rugby League

Moree Boars second-grade post 30-all draw against North Tamworth Bears

MOREE Boars second-grade squad was content knowing half-a-loaf of bread is better than no bread at all when logging a 30-all draw against North Tamworth Bears at Jack Woolaston Oval on Sunday. Moree trailed 30-24 well into the second half, but a try one minute from full-time from captain Luke Hobday – converted by Bill

May 12, 2026
Our Community

Spike Baldwin, Laraine Nolan and Kyla-Belle Roberts recognised in state parliament

INVERELL icon Brian Baldwin has been recognised in state parliament by Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan for his continuing contribution to Inverell and the wider community. Mr Baldwin, universally known as Spike, was recognised alongside Mungindi local Laraine Nolan and Moree singer Kyla-Belle Roberts. Mrs Nolan was recognised for her significant contribution to the

May 12, 2026
Economy

Regional eyes on tonight’s Federal Budget

THE Albanese Labor Government will deliver the 2026-27 Federal Budget tonight, with bad news for regional Australia – including the electorate of Parkes – already making headlines. The government’s announcement this week that it will axe the Inland Rail project north of Parkes has been labelled a “disaster” by businesses, “devastating” by regional mayors, and

May 12, 2026
Regional Sport

Funding puts Armidale Athletics Club in the fast lane

ARMIDALE Athletics Club has a long history of producing top track and field athletes, and now recording their training times will be a lot easier. The club was awarded funding through the Local Sports Grant Program to purchase time keeping equipment. Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan caught up with members of the club who

May 12, 2026
Inland Rail Update

Coalition launches Rescue Inland Rail petition

THE Coalition has launched a Rescue our Rail petition, to fight for Australia’s critical Inland Rail project. Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan said Labor’s decision to scrap the Inland Rail project halfway through was devastating for regional communities and must be overturned. “The Inland Rail project is nation-changing project, spanning 1600 kilometres from Melbourne

May 11, 2026
Sport

Moree rugby star Lucy Grant selected for Central North under-18s girls’ team

MOREE rugby star Lucy Grant has been selected for the Central North under-18s girls’ rugby union team following solid performances at trials held across two weekends. The selection process included fitness drills, team runs and match-play scenarios, with players from across the region competing for a place in the representative side. Since being selected, the

May 11, 2026
Drought Support

Moylan urges government to implement drought support

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has again called on the NSW Government to urgently boost drought support with conditions dire across the electorate. Mr Moylan delivered a Private Members’ Statement and a Notice Of Motion in NSW Parliament this week, outlining the tough conditions farmers and producers are facing. “The Northern Tablelands has turned

May 11, 2026
KIDS Foundation

The race about healing, not speed, launches today in the Hunter Valley

AUSTRALIA’s horseracing and equestrian communities – alongside some of the country’s most recognised rural and retail brands – are coming together for one of the most unique and meaningful fundraising events on the calendar, with the KIDS Foundation’s Tour d’Horse 2026 launching today. Some of Australia’s leading racehorse trainers, including Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott,

May 11, 2026

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

Cindy
Phone: 0437 697 255
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