Moree’s Renaye Madden wins national health award
MOREE dietitian Renaye Madden has won a national health award for co-developing a First Nations-focused, fussy eating resource for children. Renaye was announced the winner at the Rural Health Pro National Rural and Remote Health Awards at the National Press Club in Canberra last night. Renaye, a dietitian at Pius X Aboriginal Medical Service in Moree
Moree Lions’ cakes on sale as countdown to Christmas ramps up
CHRISTMAS is just seven weeks away, and Moree Lions Club Christmas cakes are now available across town. Moree Lions’ Beth Hearn said sales have been strong in recent weeks as the countdown to Christmas continues. “We’ve got cakes in shops, businesses and offices all over Moree, and they are selling well – the Moree community
Moree dietitian Renaye Madden shortlisted for national health award
MOREE dietitian Renaye Madden has been shortlisted for a major award at the Rural Health Pro National Rural and Remote Health Awards to be held in Canberra tonight. Renaye, a dietitian at Pius X Aboriginal Medical Service in Moree and Associate Lecturer in Allied Health at the Department of Rural Health, is one of three
CommBank tops consumer Group CHOICE’s 2025 Shonky Awards
CONSUMER group CHOICE has announced the winners of their annual Shonky Awards, with the Commonwealth Bank again featuring prominently. For 20 years, CHOICE has been calling out dodgy products, services and companies through the annual Shonky Awards, with the Commonwealth Bank getting a special mention – for the fourth time since the Shonkys’ inception. CHOICE
Jerry Coleby Williams brings Making Every Drop Count to the New England
URALLA Rivercare Group and Southern New England Landcare will bring renowned horticulturist and sustainability expert Jerry Coleby-Williams from Gardening Australia to the New England region this month, to share practical water-saving solutions for urban and peri-urban gardens. Uralla Rivercare Group’s Sheenah Turnbull said people want to make the most of every drop of rainwater they
Bowen says Aussies to have three hours a day free electricity by next year
FEDERAL Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, said Australians will next year have access to a new retail energy offer that unlocks free solar for homes during the day – whether they have solar panels or not. As part of the Government’s retail energy market reforms a new regulated electricity offer, Solar Sharer,
Minns condemned for considering compulsory land acquisition in Narrabri district
THE NSW Farmers’ Association has strongly condemned the NSW Government’s threats of compulsory land acquisition to support a multi-billion-dollar mining corporation. In a speech last week at a National Energy Forum, NSW Premier Chris Minns said “we will be considering compulsory acquisition” to progress the Narrabri Gas Project. NSW Farmers’ say this is despite enormous
Grow the Arts in Moree: Donate a tonne – or a trailer load – to BAMM
THE wheat harvest is in full swing and as part of an inspiring fundraising campaign, Bank Art Museum Moree is asking farmers and growers to donate a tonne of grain – or trailer load – at the weighbridge in the coming weeks. BAMM has launched the 200-tonne grain campaign to help the critically-acclaimed museum reach
Moree Arts Community Centre celebrating two years of growth and community art
A regional ceramic exhibition and activities showcasing creativity, collaboration and the power of community will be celebrated in Moree next month. A vibrant creative milestone will be reached when Moree Arts Community Centre marks its second anniversary with a special exhibition and weekend of activities. MACCI will host an opening night on Friday, November 14
BAMM presents Nan Goldin: The ballad of sexual dependency October 30-December 13
ONE of the most defining and influential artworks of the 20th century, Nan Goldin: The ballad of sexual dependency, will be presented at Bank Art Museum Moree from October 30 to December 13 as part of the National Gallery of Australia’s inaugural photographic program. The exhibition is presented as part of the Bowness Family Foundation
