Our Community

Five-year council funding secured for Bank Art Museum Moree

The Bank Art Museum Moree is preparing to host the Archibald Prize after securing long-term financial support following a period of interim funding.

October 29, 2026
Community Funding

Council awards $9,000 to Scouts, Show Society and Weemelah Hall

Three Moree Plains community groups have received a welcome funding boost, supporting a national Scout adventure, the annual Moree Show and community activities in Weemelah.

October 29, 2026
Fundraising

Vicki's big haircut for a cause close to her heart

Moree pharmacy assistant Vicki Marsh isn't one for making a fuss, but she's preparing for a big change to help her niece through breast cancer.

October 23, 2026
Education

From fashion to famous faces, students find their voices in Moree

Students from Moree and Narrabri turned their interests into podcasts during a hands-on workshop that introduced them to recording, editing and new career possibilities.

October 20, 2026
RSL sub-Branch

Moree RSL Sub-Branch plans Afghanistan, Iraq and Korea memorials at Centenary Park

The Moree Returned and Services League Sub Branch is planning new memorials at Centenary Park to recognise Australians who served in Afghanistan, Iraq and Korea.

October 19, 2026
Small Business Month

The personal cost of keeping Moree businesses going

Behind Moree's shopfronts are business owners dealing with exhaustion, staff shortages and the pressure to keep going. Three locals have shared why they continue, and what their businesses mean to the town.

October 19, 2026
Aunty Remembered

Twenty-five years on, Moree remembers Aunty Heather Boney

A plaque unveiled in Wales Park honours a woman remembered for feeding families, helping those in need and offering kindness when it mattered most.

October 18, 2026
Milestone

Moree potters celebrate three years of learning and creating

What started as a place to try something new has grown into a busy pottery studio, with Moree artists preparing to celebrate three years of creativity with an exhibition of their work.

October 16, 2026
Community Funding

Pipes and Drums, Boomi mural share $30,379 in grants

Moree Plains Shire Council named Moree Caledonian Pipes and Drums and Boomi Community Co-Operative as Community Enhancement Fund recipients.

October 14, 2026
Small Business Month

Helena Doran turns the spotlight on business burnout

Bella Santé owner Helena Doran has her own story about reaching burnout and finding a way through it. She will share it next month when local business owners come together for Business Beyond Burnout.

October 13, 2026
Domestic Violence

Small conversations, big ambitions for Moree's renewed NOVa

A renewed alliance of local services and volunteers wants to change how Moree talks about domestic violence, starting with small conversations that could make a lasting difference.

October 8, 2026
Markets

Pally gears up for mega market

A morning at Pally Bush Markets reaches beyond the stalls, filling village businesses and helping a small volunteer committee care for its community hall.

October 6, 2026