Four Moree Lions awarded Melvin Jones Fellowship Medal for decades of service
THE Melvin Jones pride of lions grew by four last week when a quartet of Moree Lions Club members were recognised for their long service to the global organisation. Steve Long, Col Arthur, John Appleby and Brett Farlow were awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship Medal – named in honour of the Lions Club founder –
Moree’s Haylie Turner runs on with Greater Northern Tigers 17s girls tackle team today
MOREE junior rugby league superstar Haylie Turner makes her debut with the Greater Northern Tigers 17s girls tackle team today in the Westpac Regional Lisa Fiaola Cup against Riverina Bulls at Pirtek Park, Singleton. Haylie was selected from scores of players from across the region, and takes her place on the wing. Haylie’s mentor, Danielle
Michael McNamara named Moree Plains Volunteer of the Year
WHETHER it happened last century or the century before, Moree and District Historical Society research officer Michael McNamara is the go-to man for the answers. And he created his own chapter of local history on Monday when named Volunteer of the Year at the Moree Plains Australia Day awards ceremony at Jellicoe Park. Mr McNamara
Moree’s newest Aussies say ‘g’day, mate’ at Australia Day ceremony
NINE new Aussies were freshly minted in Moree on Monday when they proudly said ‘g’day, mate’ at the Moree Plains Australia Day citizenship ceremony at at Jellicoe Park. Deputy mayor, Wayne Tighe, and general manager, Natalia Cowley, welcomed the shire’s newest citizens from India, the United Kingdom, Vietnam, Ireland, Estonia and Germany. “This ceremony marks
Moree Parkrun named Volunteer Group of the Year
THE community champions behind the hugely popular Moree Parkrun were named Volunteer Group of the Year at the Moree Plains Australia Day awards ceremony, held at Jellicoe Park on Monday. Moree Parkrun is a weekly event organised by a group of dedicated volunteers, who oversee up to 50 participants each Saturday morning. The group also
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
Exceptional people from across the Northern Tablelands were included on the Australia Day honours list for 2026. Armidale District Cricket Association president Mike Porter and Walcha artist Stephen King received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). In Uralla, RFS volunteer Mardi Cook was honoured with an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). I ventured
Moree communities farewell Dr Hamze Hamze
MOREE communities sadly said goodbye to one of its favourite medical practitioners on Wednesday when Dr Hamze Hamze was farewelled at a special luncheon at Pius X community centre. Dr Hamze has been practicing in Moree for 13 years – the last 10 years at Pius X Aboriginal Medical Service. He is more than a
Moree Plains Australia Day ambassador Bruno Efoti delivers powerful message
BRUNO Efoti had a simple yet powerful message when he delivered an inspiring speech at the Moree Plains Australia Day awards ceremony at Jellicoe Park on Monday. Mr Efoti and his wife, Jo, were invited to Moree as part of the Australia Day ambassador program. Mr Efoti spoke quietly, but his message was loud. “We
Gunnedah: Teamwork in focus at Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day
THE 2025 Bayer Cotton Growers of the Year, Merrilong Agricultural Company, will host the Australian Cotton Grower of the Year Field Day at their Spring Ridge property on March 18. The day will focus on how resilience, teamwork and communication support decision-making in a large, family-run farming business. Registration for the Field Day is now
Moree: Two charged after bricks allegedly thrown at elderly couple during home invasion
TWO teenage boys have been charged after bricks were allegedly hurled at an elderly couple during a home invasion in Moree. Following extensive inquiries, at about 3pm yesterday, police attended a property in Tawarri Street, Moree, and arrested a 17-year-old boy. At about 3.20pm on the same day, police attended a property in Anne Street,
Gunnedah: Charges laid in relation to using cryptocurrency to buy child abuse material
DETECTIVES from the Cybercrime Squad have charged two men following separate investigations into alleged offenders using cryptocurrency to buy child abuse material, with arrests made in Gunnedah and Kootingal. Strike Force Angle is an ongoing investigation by State Crime Command’s Cybercrime Squad to investigate the scope and means by which offenders are using cryptocurrency to
Gunnedah: Body located during search for missing swimmer
A body has been located following a search for a man missing near Gunnedah. At about 7.30am today, Thursday, January, 29, the body of a man was located in the Namoi River. While yet to be formally identified the body is believed to be that of a man reported missing on Tuesday. At about 7.35pm
Bella Boland named Moree Plains Young Sports Person of the Year
MOREE pocket dynamo Bella Boland was named Young Sports Person of the Year at the Australia Day awards ceremony held at Jellicoe Park on Monday. In 2025, nine-year-old Bella was successful across multiple sports, winning school, zone, regional and state cross-country titles. She also received a Blue Award for cross country at the 2025 North
Moree’s NSW Aboriginal Bowls Tournament getting bigger each year
THE NSW Aboriginal Bowls Tournament held at Moree Services Club each Australia Day long weekend is getting bigger and bigger, with this year’s edition creating new numbers for a competiton that first saw some grass only three years ago. Organised by local bowlers Mitchell Johnson, Rod Tighe and Kylie Benge, the tournament brought more than
Ngala House AGM: Moree residents invited to attend
MOREE Women’s Refuge – Ngala House – will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, February 4, with an open invitation for Moree residents to attend. The refuge provides an accessible, adequate and appropriately supported crisis accommodation service for women and children escaping domestic violence or who are homeless due to circumstances beyond their control.
Accessibility upgrades for Texas Aquatic Centre
TEXAS Aquatic Centre will soon offer improved accessibility, with Goondiwindi Regional Council progressing the installation of a new pool hoist for patrons needing assistance entering and exiting the water. The project involves installing a Pelican Pool Hoist with power rotation, identical in make, model and colour to the unit installed at the Goondiwindi Memorial Pool.
Passionate and devoted Inverell locals receive Australia Day awards
THREE celebrations were held across Inverell Shire on Monday, where several locals were recognised for their achievements in the community with Australia Day awards. Alistair Williams’ 40 years of commitment, passion, devotion and selflessness for the Inverell community saw him awarded Inverell’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year. Delungra local, Tom Retallack, was recognised for
Gunnedah: Search underway for missing swimmer
A search is underway near Gunnedah following reports a man failed to return after swimming in the Namoi River late yesterday. At about 7.35pm yesterday, emergency services were called to the Namoi River off Old Blue Vale Road, Gunnedah, following reports a swimmer had failed to resurface. Officers attached to Oxley Police District arrived and
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