Goondiwindi Council extends residential building fee waiver for one more year
GOONDIWINDI Regional Council has extend an incentive that waives building application fees as well as applicable water connection, plumbing and drainage fees for new residential dwellings. The initiative aims to stimulate new housing construction and ease local housing pressures. The waiver applies to eligible building applications lodged until June 30 2027, offering savings of around
Royal Flying Doctor Service celebrates 98 years this month
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service received unanimous support from the Country Mayors Association of NSW members at the vital service’s recent general meeting in NSW Parliament House. Earlier this month, the service celebrated 98 years at the Broken Hill base, commemorating nearly a century of unwavering commitment to delivering essential health care and emergency aeromedical
Tamworth: Ice worth $10,000 seized and drug and pursuit charges laid
A 43-year-old man has been charged following an alleged pursuit and drug seizure in Tamworth, involving ‘ice’ worth $10,000 and more than $7000 in cash. Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducting random roadside testing at about 11pm on Friday 22 May 2026, on Jewry Street, Tamworth, when a vehicle allegedly failed
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
Big Chill brings back the authentic music festival experience
THE Big Chill Festival at Armidale has reached new heights, with record ticket sales this year as its reputation as a regional favourite continues to grow. As the region’s biggest ticketed event, the festival is carving out a name for itself by bringing back an authentic festival experience with a community focus. With no major
Funding available for drought preparedness projects
MORE than $3 million in grants is now available to empower eligible agriculture-dependent communities to prepare for drought by building and maintaining social resilience. This is the second round of funding to be delivered by Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal through the Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program, funded by the Australian Government. Grants are
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
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
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
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