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Deepwater Railway Station set for new community use

THE Deepwater community is set to see one of its most recognisable local landmarks brought back into active use, with Glen Innes Severn Council approving a three-year Licence to Occupy for the Deepwater Progress Association at the Deepwater Railway Station. The decision was made at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on May 28, following an Expression of

Our Community

Lodge Courallie Moree raises funds and awareness through Masonicare Sleepout

MEMBERS of Lodge Courallie Moree joined Freemasons from across New South Wales at the weekend night to take part in the annual Masonicare Sleepout. The sleepout raises awareness of homelessness and financial hardship while supporting charitable programs that assist vulnerable people across New South Wales. The Moree lodge participated in the overnight event on Saturday

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Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program showcased in Moree

STAFF from the Moree branch of Regional Australia Bank on Friday hosted an information evening and social game of barefoot bowls at Moree Services Club to showcase the bank’s Community Partnership Program. About 40 members of Moree and district not-for-profits, sporting clubs and charity-driven organisations took to the undercover bowling greens, under the guidance of

Health

Celebrating a lifetime in pathology: Farewell to Ian Schweitzer

AFTER nearly six decades in pathology, long-serving collector at NSW Health Pathology’s Narrabri laboratory Ian Schweitzer is retiring. Mr Schweitzer has spent the past two years as a collector in Narrabri, but his career stretches back to 1967, when he began as the first full-time pathology staff member at Moree Hospital before moving to the

League Reunion

Big Boars on Tour reunion planned for Moree, August 8

ON April 13, 1991, a busload of retired rugby league players from Moree jumped on a bus and took off to Deepwater for a day at the races. The cup that year was won by Johnny Berger’s Starbrook, ridden by Gary Baker, and some of these retired footballers had a nice little collect. The following

June 9, 2026
Community Arts

From actor to playwright: Moree’s Tim Barklay premieres Walking Shadows

AFTER 30 years of acting, directing, producing and designing shows and sets, Moree thespian Tim Barklay has finally put pen to paper. A Moree Arts Community Theatre keystone for the past decade, Tim has been part of some big productions over the years. His debut with MACT came in 2016 in The Red Barn, followed

June 9, 2026
Our Community

Moree vet Charlie Bunce calls it a day after nearly 50 years in practice

AFTER nearly fifty years of caring for the pets, horses and livestock of Moree and district, well-known veterinarian Charlie Bunce has decided to hang up the stethoscope. Originally from Inverell, Charlie began his career in 1975 in Western Australia, before returning to the black-soil plains in 1977. Charlie and his wife Wendy established Gwydir Veterinary

June 6, 2026
Community Arts

Traces of the Hand by Moree Arts Community Centre opens at BAMM Thursday

MEMBERS of Moree Arts Community Centre will open their new exhibition, Traces of the Hand, at Bank Art Museum Moree on Thursday. Traces of the Hand brings together ceramics, weaving, installation, sound and mixed-media works created through the centre and explores the relationship between making, memory and community, where each artwork carries the marks of

June 2, 2026
Reconciliation Week

All In for Reconciliation: Moree schools strengthen community partnerships

MOREE schools and community leaders came together this week as part of National Reconciliation Week to strengthen partnerships and reaffirm shared commitments to Aboriginal education across the Moree Plains. A breakfast gathering on Wednesday hosted by the Moree Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group president Janine Brown, vice-president Karen Tighe, secretary Jaydee Picker and treasurer Gail

May 29, 2026
Reconciliation Week

Honouring Elders of the Moree Plains Shire during National Reconciliation Week

MOREE Plains Elders Marlene Howard, Gordon ‘Carl’ McGrady, Julie Johnson and Garry Roberts were on Thursday inducted to the Elders Honour Board at Moree War Memorial Hall as part of National Reconciliation Week. Moree Plains Shire Council proudly commenced National Reconciliation Week 2026 by honouring Elders whose leadership, cultural knowledge and lifelong contributions continue to

May 29, 2026