Moree Masonic Debutante Ball starts with information evening Monday, May 18
THE long-standing tradition of the deb ball will once again bring the Moree community together as young people prepare to step confidently into adulthood at the Moree Masonic Debutante Ball on Saturday, September 19 at Moree Services Club. An information session for young girls thinking about making their debut will be at the Moree Masonic
Moree’s Picone family will be front and centre at bush racing’s Golden Triangle
IN August, 1981, the great horse Kingston Town was at unbackable odds to win the 1200m Premiere Stakes at Rosehill. The King, first-up since winning the Cox Plate the previous year, was expected to make a romp of it for legendary trainer Tommy Smith. Big-betting bookie Bruce Picone was fielding ‘the board’ at Moree, and
Moree residents invited to comment on Council’s Draft Operational Plan and Budget 2026-2027
MOREE Plains Shire Council’s draft Operational Plan and Budget 2026-2027, the key document guiding Council’s daily activities, capital projects, budget and fees and charges over the next 12 months is currently on public exhibition and open for comment until 5pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Other key documents going on display include the Delivery Program for
Wee Waa High School’s new mural reflects students’ hopes and growth
WEE Waa High School has unveiled its new mural, A New Journey – a vibrant celebration of identity, growth and connection, depicting the hopes and ambitions of the students. The mural has been created by local Indigenous-identifying artist, Ethan Towns, in collaboration with a group of students, tracing the path of an Aboriginal student from
Australians support keeping pets and owners together in times of crisis
RESEARCH commissioned by RSPCA has revealed that 98 per cent of Australians believe it is important people and their pets are kept together in times of crisis. Furthermore, 96 per cent believe keeping people and pets together has a positive impact on their wellbeing. The research from McCrindle shows 96 per cent of Australians overwhelmingly
Hiringa Energy and Sundown Pastoral Company celebrate construction milestone
HIRINGA Energy and Sundown Pastoral Company yesterday welcomed a key construction milestone of New South Wales’ first large scale green hydrogen and ammonia production facility. Construction of the green hydrogen and ammonia plant at the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia project is underway. The GEGHA Project is a joint venture between New Zealand’s Hiringa
White Cliffs residents cheer decision to allow opal mining to recommence
THE people of White Cliffs in far-western New South Wales are celebrating following the Commonwealth decision earlier in the week to allow opal mining to recommence in the region. Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey said it has been almost an eight-years wait for White Cliffs’ residents, who have struggled to keep their outback town
From Moree to Vegas: Junior athlete Jayde James preparing for the trip of a lifetime
MOREE junior athlete Jayde James is taking Moree to Las Vegas – crossing towns, cities and countries to compete in cross country. Jayde’s story is inspiring. Two years ago, she was diagnosed with Osgood-Schlatter disease – a painful condition affecting the knees. The infliction is caused by inflammation of the growth plate at the top
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Although the dry conditions are hitting the region hard, there was still an excellent turnout at the 120th Warialda Show on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday last week. It was a pleasure to attend the official opening, catch up with Gwydir mayor Tiff Galvin, Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Woman 2026 Louisa Gilmour and former
Moylan: Labor’s telehealth push failing country communities
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has backed growing concerns from rural communities, nurses and local councils on the ever-increasing reliance on virtual emergency department care in regional hospitals. As reported this week, the use of telehealth services is widespread across regional and rural New South Wales with many healthcare workers lamenting the over-reliance on
Chaffey says Federal Budget for Parkes Electorate an epic fail
LAST Tuesday night’s Labor Federal Budget delivered by treasurer Jim Chalmers has been an epic fail for the electorate of Parkes, Federal Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says. Ahead of the Budget, Mr Chaffey called on the 20 Councils within the vast electorate of Parkes to put forward their priorities. “There is a cost-of-living crisis,
Moree Plains’ students to explore how messages travelled before mobile phones
A vintage caravan turned travelling museum will roll into Moree Plains schools this month, giving students a hands-on look at how people communicated before mobile phones, text messages and the internet. The exhibition, Connected: Signal to the Stars, includes historical objects, interactive displays, storytelling and activities such as flag signalling. Students will be able to
Cracking good day for Gravesend Long Lunch with $48,400 raised
THE spirit of rural generosity was on full display at this year’s Gravesend Long Lunch, with a record-breaking $48,400 raised to support students, staff and learning opportunities at the village, nestled between Moree and Warialda. The ‘Gravo’ community once again rallied behind its much-loved primary school, inviting friends and family from near and far to
Volunteering Connection Hub and Expo planned for Moree May 21
MOREE residents and wider communities are invited to attend an important volunteering expo at Moree Community College on Thursday, May 21. The Moree Volunteering Connection Hub and Expo, supported by The Centre for Volunteering and Department of Social Services, will showcase a number of not-for-profit community organisations and vital services that rely heavily on volunteerism.
Keytah GEGHA Project sod-turning ceremony marks important milestone
NSW Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe will today join Hiringa Energy CEO Andy Clennett and Sundown Pastoral Company co-owner David Statham for an important ground breaking ceremony for the GEGHA Project, west of Moree. Hiringa Energy has partnered with Sundown Pastoral Company and the NSW Government to deliver the first project in
Finalists announced for 2026 Australian Cotton Grower of the Year award
FIVE cotton growers from across New South Wales and Queensland have been named finalists for the 2026 Bayer Cotton Grower of the Year and the AgriRisk High Achiever of the Year awards, to be announced at the Australian Cotton Conference on the Gold Coast in August. From large-scale operations to family-run farms, this year’s finalists
Remote, rural and regional councils reflect on Federal Budget’s mixed bag
THE 2026 Budget delivered Tuesday night has provided Local Government in remote, rural and regional New South Wales with a mixed bag of outcomes, according to Country Mayors’ Association of NSW chairman, Rick Firman. “While we are pleased to see that the Federal Government has recognised that one of the greatest barriers to housing construction
Moree community members meet to discuss suicide awareness
MOREE Plains Shire councillor Fred McGrady spoke softly and sincerely at a suicide awareness and prevention community meeting last weekend – but his message was loud. The meeting, co-ordinated by Dorothy Tighe, was held at Jellicoe Park, where a small group of community members spoke openly about suicide. Guest speakers included Cr McGrady, Alwyn Duke,
Contact Details
Bill
Phone: 0448 203 621
Email: [email protected]
Cindy
Phone: 0437 697 255
Email: [email protected]
12 Dover Street, Moree, NSW, 2400