Back to school appeal aims to address children’s education inequality
NINE out of 10 parents and carers of students supported by The Smith Family are worried they will not be able to afford all items their children need for school this year, a Smith Family survey has found. In the New England north-west region during the 2023-24 financial year, where The Smith Family partnered with
Moree Arts Community Centre completes huge first year
THE Moree Arts Community Centre recently completed an enormous first year, with the group exceeding targets and expectations, welcoming new members and achieving several key projects. MACC, a not-for-profit organisation established in November, 2023 by Mojgan Habibi, Claus Bredow, and Jenni and Peter Birch, aims to advance art and culture in the Moree district as
Student health study subsidies now open
STUDENTS enrolled in healthcare degrees in New South Wales are encouraged to apply for up to $12,000 in financial support to assist with their studies. Minister for Health Ryan Park on Friday announced the next round of applications for the Tertiary Health Study Subsidies Program will open on January 14, 2025. Support will be available
Apprenticeships and traineeships offer alternatives to university
YEAR 12 graduates are encouraged to consider apprenticeships and traineeships as a practical and rewarding alternative to university studies. More than 95 per cent of trade apprentices secure full-time employment after completing their training and apprentice and trainee-qualified workers surpass their tertiary-educated counterparts at age 25, earning an average weekly income of $1421. Apprenticeship Support
Moree AES creates career hub for young Aboriginal people
EDUCATION, employment and training will be key elements at a newly-formed career hub at the Aboriginal Employment Strategy in Moree. In July last year the AES secured funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency to provide young Aboriginal people aged between 15 and 30 additional support, training and mentoring. Moree AES team leader and career
Moree Santa Run gets the lollies!
HUNDREDS of kids around Moree – and just as many big kids at heart – were greeted by the big man in red on Saturday afternoon when Moree Rural Fire Brigade toured town as part of the annual NSW Rural Fire Service Santa Run. Volunteers and brigade members distributed lollies and treats as they visited
Apprenticeships and traineeships a secure employment option
GRADUATING HSC students are urged to consider how apprenticeships and traineeships could be the stepping stone to a successful and secure future. With the release of HSC results today, Apprenticeship Support Australia regional manager, NSW north, Jeffrey Cooke, said apprenticeships and traineeships offer a hands-on alternative to university that allows young people the option to
Boggabilla’s Euraba Paper Company creates niche market
HIDDEN gem, the Euraba Paper Company, is tucked away on Merriwa Street in Boggabilla on the northern tip of the Moree Plains Shire. Boggabilla, 10 kilometres south of border town Goondiwindi, and nearby Toomelah have in recent months made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Paul West, one of the founders of Euraba Paper, says
Moree Public School long lunch tickets online, sponsors sought
TICKETS are available for Moree Public School’s 2025 Supporting the Now, Paving the Future Long Lunch, and the groundswell of support for the innovative fundraiser has overwhelmed organisers. The long lunch, an initiative of Moree Public School P&C Association, will be served on Saturday, March 1 – traditionally the first day of autumn – at
St Phillies' students tour Moree RSL Regional Military Museum
MOREE RSL Regional Military Museum broke new ground on Monday when the first school excursion was hosted at the recently-opened facility. Students from St Philomena’s School were guided through the museum by Moree RSL Sub-Branch president John Williams, military trustee John Tramby and committee members Darry Brady, Eric Taylor and Lila Fisher. “This is the
