Planned power outages for Moree homes and businesses this weekend
SOME homes and businesses in South Moree will be without electricity for an estimated seven-and-a-half hours today, with a planned power outage taking place between 8.30am and 4pm. A further planned power outage will occur in north Moree tomorrow, Sunday, May 24, during the same timeframe. Some parts of Greenbah will also be without electricity
Warialda: Fatal motorcycle crash Friday
A woman has died in a motorcycle crash at Warialda yesterday afternoon. At about 4.50pm on Friday, emergency services were called to the Warialda Road, Warialda, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a motorcycle had left the road and crashed. The rider – a woman believed
Fatal crash on Elcombe Road
A man has died in a single-vehicle crash on the Elcombe Road between Gravesend and Bingara last night. At about 11.25pm yesterday, emergency services were called to the Elcombe Road, Bangheet, approximately 60kms south-west of Warialda, following reports of a crash. Officers attached to New England Police District attended and found a vehicle had left
Narrabri scientists named finalists for 2026 Cotton Researcher of the Year Award
THREE leading scientists from Narrabri whose work is shaping the future of Australian cotton have been named finalists for the 2026 Cotton Seed Distributors Researcher of the Year award. The award, to be presented at the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference on the Gold Coast as part of the Australian Cotton Industry Awards, recognises outstanding contribution
Armidale: Man and two teenagers charged following alleged aggravated break-and-enters
A man and two teenagers will face court following alleged aggravated break-and-enters at Armidale. Officers attached to New England Police District attended an address on Earle Page Drive, Armidale, about 3pm Wednesday May 20, where they allegedly located and arrested an 18-year-old man in the garage. Two boys – aged 14 and 15 – allegedly
Hill Fitzsimmons Moree set to introduce 2026 Wilderness to the Subaru fleet
LOCAL Subaru dealership Hill Fitzsimmons will soon introduce the new Subaru Wilderness to Moree and the wider district. The new nameplate, due for release in August-September, elevates the Outback story with enhanced capability, rugged design details and engineering tuned for tougher terrain. Moree dealer principal, Doug Hill, said the Wilderness signals the next chapter in
Inverell and Moree versus Moree and Inverell at round one of bush racing’s Golden Triangle
INVERELL and Moree versus Moree and Inverell – if that makes sense – will head markets at Moree picnic races tomorrow when Shut Eye and Lesgo Don clash in the 1400m B&W Rural Boolooroo Cup. Both gallopers are trained at Inverell, but owned in Moree, and both sets of owners want to add the time-honoured
NSW SES Narrabri leader Prim Charles inspires on WOW Day
NSW State Emergency Service Narrabri Unit Commander Prim Charles on Wear Orange Wednesday this week – WOW Day – celebrated the power of volunteering and the difference it makes in local communities. Prim joined the NSW SES at just 19 years of age, motivated by a desire to connect with others and give back. “I
Inglewood Beers, Blokes and Bowls Charity Day a huge success
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council mayor, Lawrence Springborg, has praised ManUp! Australia, and everyone who attended the recent Beers, Blokes and Bowls Charity Day at the Inglewood Bowls Club. “It was a fantastic afternoon on the green – great bowls, great food, great company, and all in support of a truly important cause,” he said. “A special
Butler calls for compensation for Inland Rail cancellation
MEMBER for Barwon, Roy Butler, is calling on the Federal Government to urgently compensate local councils that have spent significant ratepayer funds preparing for the now-abandoned Inland Rail route. Mr Butler said councils across regional New South Wales had acted in good faith – only to be left stranded after the Federal Government paused the
Women in ag join National Farmers’ Federation’s leadership programs
TWELVE ambitious women have been welcomed into the National Farmers’ Federation Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program. The program directly addresses the under representation of women in agriculture’s leadership ranks, through targeted mentoring and networking. NFF CEO and former program mentor, Mike Guerin, congratulated the 2026 cohort. “We are so excited to see these talented women
Archie and Rhonda prepare to step down, placing their beloved newsagency on the market
THEY are a Moree institution. Now, after more than 20 years in retail business, Archie and Rhonda Karam are planning their next chapter. As owners of Balo Square Newsagency, Archie and Rhonda have placed their hugely popular business on the market as they look forward to well-earned retirement. Archie, originally from Sydney, and Rhonda, Moree
Boggabilla Central School’s Careers Expo praised by staff, students and exhibitors
BOGGABILLA Central School Year 7 student Ashley Jarrett reckoned the virtual reality goggles were ‘cool’, and Year 9 student Brenda Flanders learned about school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. The annual Ngurrugu Guuwali – Speak of Tomorrow – Careers Expo at Boggabilla Central School for kindergarten to Year 12 students was held last Thursday, with school staff,
Lawrence Springborg: Inland Rail a noble concept “executed very, very badly”
IN November, 2001, Goondiwindi Regional Council mayor, Lawrence Springborg, attended the inauguration of the Australian Inland Rail Expressway, Melbourne to Goondiwindi line, on the banks of the MacIntyre River at Goondiwindi. To mark this occasion, the then Deputy Prime Minister, John Anderson, planted a river gum and unveiled a commemorative plaque, while chairman of the
Northern Tablelands Local Land Services says take the guesswork out of feeding livestock
NORTHERN Tablelands Local Land Services is encouraging local livestock producers to utilise feed testing when feeding livestock as seasonal conditions deteriorate. Whether producers are supplementing their diet or providing a full ration, obtaining a feed test provides a clear overview of the feed’s true nutritional value, ensuring producers can meet the nutritional requirements of their
Split Image ready to turn up the sound at Moree picnics after-party
FATHER and son singing duo Pieter and Nicky Kruger – Split Image – will wow the crowds at the Moree picnic races after-party on Saturday at Moree racecourse. Split Image is backed by a full live band, bringing decades of musical experience and energy to every performance. Dad Pieter, 60, and 35-year-old Nicky and their
Lightning Ridge: $1 million reward announced for information into 1995 death of Paul Murray
THE NSW Government and NSW Police Force will today announce a $1 million reward for information relating to the suspicious death of Paul Murray in Lightning Ridge in 1995. Paul Murray, then aged 40, owned an opal mining field about eight kilometres north-west of Lightning Ridge and lived in a camp at the site. He
New England Regional Volunteer Award winners announced for 2026
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has congratulated winners and nominees from the 2026 New England Regional Volunteer Awards. The awards see volunteers from Armidale, Uralla, Walcha and surrounds nominated by their peers to recognise their contribution to the community. 2026 winners New England Regional Volunteer of the Year: Armidale St Vincent de Paul secretary
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