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Federal Budget

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

May 15, 2026
The Golden Triangle

Moree picnic races: More than a century of bush racing tradition continues May 23

FOR more than 100 years, Moree picnic races have stood as one of the great social and sporting events of north-western New South Wales. What began as rough-and-ready bush race meetings on dusty paddocks in the 1800s, evolved into one of the best-known picnic race meetings in New South Wales. Through droughts, floods, wars, fires,

May 14, 2026
Our Community

Nominations open for Moree Plains Elder Honour Roll

MOREE Plains Shire Council is calling for nominations of outstanding community members aged 65 and over who have dedicated their lives to strengthening reconciliation across the Moree Plains Shire. The Elder Honour Roll, delivered through the Moree Plains Shire Council Reconciliation Action Plan in partnership with the Moree Reconciliation Week Committee, will recognise Elders, Aboriginal

May 14, 2026
Agriculture

Local Land Services urge landowners to act early on feral pig control

WITH dry seasonal conditions being experienced across the region, Local Land Services is urging producers to act early on feral pig control. As feed and water become limited, feral pigs are concentrating around remaining resources, increasing the risk of damage to crops, pastures and infrastructure, and putting additional pressure on livestock production systems. North West

May 14, 2026
Federal Budget

NSW Farmers: Practical productivity needed after Budget

NSW Farmers’ president Xavier Martin has urged the Australian Government to embrace primary production following the Treasurer’s Budget speech Tuesday night. Mr Martin said Treasurer Jim Chalmers mentioned “productivity” 19 times as he handed down the 2026-2027 federal budget, talking about making the economy more productive. “Confidence about the year ahead has collapsed among farmers,

May 14, 2026
Federal Budget

Chaffey and McKenzie: Regional Councils miss out again in Labor Budget

FEDERAL Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey and Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Senator Bridget McKenzie, said the Federal Budget has failed to deliver a long-term plan for the financial sustainability of Australia’s local government sector, leaving regional, rural and remote councils once again carrying the burden of rising costs, ageing infrastructure

May 14, 2026
Agriculture

Farmers face permanent flooding under controversial inundation Bill

THE NSW Liberals and Nationals have condemned the Minns Labor Government for pushing ahead with legislation that will erode the property rights of New South Wales landholders, causing further breakdown in trust with regional communities. The Water Management Amendment (Easements for Inundation) Bill 2025 is proposed NSW legislation that will create a framework for permanent

May 14, 2026
Federal Budget

Chaffey: Labor’s Budget breaks promises and destroys a fair go for the electorate of Parkes

FEDERAL Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey says Labor’s Budget of broken promises and cuts has obliterated a fair go for the electorate of Parkes, while doubling down on its tone-deaf reckless race to renewables and net zero fantasy. “The Prime Minister’s lies will increase taxes, lower living standards and cut funding to the Parkes electorate,”

May 13, 2026
Education and Arts

Performing Arts show Pulse Moree to bring nearly 500 students to War Memorial Hall

THE NSW Department of Education Arts Unit showcase Pulse Moree has returned for its third year with nearly 500 students across 14 local schools to participate over the next three days. The program includes two days of music, dance and drama workshops for students from Kindergarten to Year 12, delivered by Sydney-based Arts Unit staff,

May 13, 2026
Group 4 Rugby League

Moree Boars’ ladies tackle produce second-half surge to beat North Tamworth Bears

MOREE Boars’ ladies tackle team produced a powerhouse second-half surge to beat North Tamworth Bears, 32-12, at Jack Woolaston Oval on Sunday. Early tries to Moree winger Sienna Moore and interchange Ruby Smith gave Moree an eight-nil lead after 18 minutes but two quick tries from Bears’ fullback Mia Cloake – who converted both – 

May 13, 2026
Our Community

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

May 13, 2026
Federal Budget

CPA Australia: Budget a “tax grab” punishing aspirations and deterring investment

AUSTRALIA’S largest accounting body, CPA Australia, says last night’s Federal Budget delivers a “tax grab”, not tax reform, placing a heavier burden on ordinary Australians, while undermining investment, productivity and business confidence. CPA Australia tax lead Jenny Wong said the government’s changes to capital gains tax and investment settings would disproportionately impact mum-and-dad investors, small

May 13, 2026

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