Moree: Man charged over alleged stabbing
A man has faced court charged over an alleged stabbing in Moree last week. Officers attached to New England Police District were called to a unit complex on Chester Street, Moree, at about midday on Friday, May 22, after reports of an assault. Police arrived and were told a man allegedly stabbed a 46-year-old woman
Moree Boars’ three grades, three wins, but not without incident
MOREE Boars first-grade came from behind at Boughton Oval on Sunday to beat Dungowan Cowboys 42-24 in a game marred by a second-half send-off and two sin bins. Boars captain-coach Jack Durheim was given 10 minutes early in the second half and five minutes from full-time, referee James Brown sent Dungowan lock Trent Taylor from
Moree’s Kam Wheeler added to NSW Hidden Treasure Honour Roll
MOREE volunteer Kam Wheeler has been added to the 2025 NSW Hidden Treasure Honour Roll in recognition of her volunteerism across north-western New South Wales and wider areas. The award comes on the back of Kam being named NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year late last year. Kam, who attended the Moree Volunteering Connection Hub
Class prevails in RDO Equipment Moree Picnic Bracelet
CLASS prevailed at round one of bush racing’s Golden Triangle on Saturday when former Queenslander Connewarre bloused a strong field of sprinters in the 950m RDO Equipment Moree Picnic Bracelet. Connewarre, trained at Inverell by Wayne Oakenfull, parked off the speed under Scone jockey Ashley Boyd before charging clear in the straight to win comfortably.
Glen Innes Celtic Festival delivers $1.79 million boost to local economy
THE 2026 Australian Celtic Festival has delivered a strong economic result for the region, generating an estimated $1.23 million in direct visitor spend, with flow-on effects increasing total economic output to $1.79 million for the Glen Innes Severn economy. The Australian Celtic Festival attracted strong crowds, with nearly 4000 tickets issued across a growing program
Much-needed rain for the north-west possible this week
THE Australian Bureau of Meteorology forecasts widespread rain over much of north-western New South Wales this week, with good falls likely Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to officially close autumn. BoM meteorologist Jonathan How said a broad area of low pressure will develop over south-east Australia, leading to patchy rain and isolated thunderstorms. “Widespread rain is
Inverell basketball nets funding support
INVERELL Basketball Association has a proud history in the local community in facilitating the sport for all ages and competitive desires. The association and its participants have now received a major assist with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announcing funding through the Local Sport Grant Program to purchase new equipment. “Inverell Basketball Association provides
Moree Women’s Refuge seeking full-time case worker
MOREE Women’s Refuge is seeking a full-time case worker at Ngala House. The position offers an opportunity for an experienced and compassionate professional to support women and children experiencing domestic and family violence while helping deliver essential refuge and outreach services. The role focuses on providing frontline support and case management to clients while also
Enervest acquires Northern Border Battery Energy Storage Project at Bonshaw
Enervest last week announced its acquisition of the Northern Border Battery, a 300 MW large-scale Battery Energy Storage System in development, to be located on the Bruxner Highway, about 16 kilometres south of Bonshaw and about 80 kilometres north of Inverell. With Australia’s largest coal-fired power station, Eraring, set to close in April 2029 and
Thiem shines in Boolooroo Cup for big group of Moree owners
A late pick-up ride gave Scone jockey Eloise Drews back-to-back 1400m B&W Rural Boolooroo Cups at Moree picnic races on Saturday when locally-owned gelding Thiem raced clear for a popular win in the time-honoured bush feature. Drews won last year’s cup with Awesome Tycoon for Jane Clement, and was a late booking for Thiem after
A big crowd enjoys perfect weather at Moree picnic races
MOREE picnic races – round one of bush racing’s Golden Triangle – was held on Saturday under perfect autumn weather before a big crowd. Despite the dry conditions and fuel price hikes, about 700 patrons went through the turnstiles. More than 500 staying for the night function, with entertainment by father-and-son duo, Split Image,
Moree’s Sheldyn Briggs selected to compete in the 2026 New York Marathon
MOREE’S Sheldyn Briggs has been selected for the 2026 Indigenous Marathon Project squad to compete in the TCS New York City Marathon in November. Briggs, a proud Gamilaroi woman, was selected following a nationwide search that drew more than 230 applicants from First Nations men and women aged 18 to 30. “Competing in the New
The Armidale School and UNE partnership to strengthen educational outcomes
TWO of Armidale’s academic institutions have formally agreed to work together on a range of areas of mutual benefit, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between The Armidale School and University of New England. The Memorandum, that will be in force for two years initially, will see UNE provide practical support for TAS
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,
Moree Community College volunteering expo draws good numbers and raises awareness
MORE than 15 community groups and organisations attended the Moree Volunteering Connection Hub and Expo at Moree Community College on Thursday as part of National Volunteers’ Week. The expo and volunteer recruitment drive, made possible through the Community Connections – Volunteering Information Hub Establishment Grant program, was supported by the Centre for Volunteering and Department
Moree Arts Community Centre shaping a big weekend of creativity May 30-31
MOREE Arts Community Centre is preparing for a creative weekend of clay workshops and invites people of all experience levels to take part in a series of hands-on sessions focused on making, mindfulness and connection. The centre, situated at 397 Gosport Street, will host four workshops next weekend, Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31,
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
A $108,000 grant was secured to install a permanent irrigation system at Glen Innes Rugby Park through the NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy program. The grant program is aimed at increasing inclusion and participation at rugby union clubs across the state by improving infrastructure and facilities. The funding win is great news for the Elks
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
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Cindy
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12 Dover Street, Moree, NSW, 2400