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,
Bamara Driver Licensing Access Program and Parent Pathways changing lives in Moree
MOREE provider Bamara proudly delivers two important programs that continue to change lives across the black-soil plains. The Bamara Driver Licensing Access Program, managed by driving instructor Jimmy Bryans, and Parent Pathways, overseen by support mentor Kerry Macey, are important services available to clients facing challenges in a forever-changing world. DLAP is a free program
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
NSW Farmers’: Road funding fix needed for rural councils
RURAL residents are crying out for reliable roads, the state’s peak farming body has told an Inquiry into Local Government Funding. NSW Farmers’ Business, Economics and Trade Committee chair John Lowe appeared before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport as part of its Inquiry into Local Government Funding and
CALP generators keep on-farm productivity switched on when power failures hit
EVERYTHING is rolling along smoothly – right on schedule, with no hiccups. Road trains are arriving on-farm to be loaded. It’s been a good season, a great season. The place is a hive of activity – then the power fails and everything comes to a grinding, deafening halt. It’s every farmer’s worst nightmare, but Joff
Moree on a Plate draws near-record numbers on a perfect autumn day
A classic Moree autumn day turned on perfect weather – and the crowds came in droves. The 2026 edition of Moree on a Plate on Saturday has been named one of the biggest on record in the 22 years the food wine festival has been showcasing produce from the region and beyond. Locals joined visitors
Moree residents invited to comment on MPSC Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan
MOREE Plains Shire residents are invited to review and comment on a revised Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan aimed at reducing crime, improving safety and addressing underlying social issues affecting the district. Moree Plains Shire Council voted at its April 16 Ordinary Meeting to place the revised plan on public exhibition for 28 days.
Mayors voice deep concern over inland rail cancellation
PARKES mayor, Neil Westcott, and his Queensland counterpart, Toowoomba Regional Council mayor, Geoff McDonald, have expressed deep disappointment following the Federal Government’s decision to halt the Inland Rail project. Cr Westcott said terminating the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail north of Parkes is a shock and profoundly disappointing for the community, and the nation. “For
Work begins on Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed news that construction has finally started on the Glen Innes Hospital redevelopment. The $50 million redevelopment was announced by the former Coalition Government in 2021 but progress stalled under the Minns Labor Government. Work was then slated to begin in 2025 but it was again delayed. Mr
Moree on a Plate ready to serve up a feast today
MOREE again takes centre stage today, with the 2026 Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival returning to town. Now in its 22nd year, the festival at Moree racecourse has become one of regional Australia’s best-known food and wine events, attracting thousands of visitors to Moree to celebrate the region’s agricultural strength, boutique producers
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