New entries called for Greg Jones Sporting Hall of Fame at Moree Plains Museum
THE list reads like a who’s who of Moree sporting greats – a glossary of champions. The Greg Jones Sporting Hall of Fame at Moree Plains Museum catalogues dozens of local champions who have represented New South Wales or Australia at senior level. The call is now on to add new names to the list,
Armidale comes alive with celebration of creativity and culture
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has applauded Armidale Regional Council’s inaugural Creative Streets Festival after the opening night transformed the centre of town to a vibrant hub. The festival was brought to life with $345,000 secured from the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program. The community got behind the event with at least 5000 people
Moree PCYC and Clontarf Academy Fit for Life through exercise and mentorship
THE Fit for Life program at Moree PCYC is back for Term 4, with before-school sessions scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fit for Life, co-ordinated by Moree PCYC staff in partnership with Moree Secondary College Clontarf Academy and NSW Police youth engagement officers, is designed for 10- to 16-year-olds. The program promotes physical fitness, wellbeing and
Pally Bush Mega Markets another huge day for Pallamallawa
THEY came from everywhere. The Pally Bush Mega Markets at the Pallamallawa Arts and War Memorial Hall on Sunday drew locals, visitors and stall-holders from across New South and Queensland, and left everyone wondering, just how much bigger can this monster get. Thousands of people converged on the village 30 kilometres east of Moree. They
50 years: Hill Fitzsimmons Moree the longest-serving Subaru dealership in Australia
IN the mid-1970s, well-known Moree car traders Les and Pam Hill shifted gears. They started in the motor dealership game in the very early 1960s, selling Ford cars and related products from their Hill Fitzsimmons Frome Street headquarters, formerly the Southside Service Station. By the early 1970s, they were selling Audis and Volkswagens, but let
Narrabri’s Elaine Jones celebrating 103rd birthday this week
WHIDDON Narrabri resident Elaine Jones will this week celebrate her 103rd birthday – a remarkable milestone reflecting a life of service, family and community engagement to the district. Incredibly, this centenarian who has given so much to the community, only stopped volunteering with Narrabri Meals on Wheels five years ago – she hung up the
Push for new wheels for Healthy Harold
HEALTHY Harold is on a mission to spread healthy habits, and it’s about time Harold had a new set of wheels to keep the journey rolling, says Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson. Mr Anderson said Life Education’s Healthy Harold has been teaching kids health habits for more than 40 years, with generations of locals having
Brittany Mather dancing for cancer with help from Moree Women’s Shed
BRITTANY Mather’s close, family ties to Moree and Garah brought her back home recently to support and thank Moree Women’s Shed for supporting her Dance for Cancer fundraiser next month. Brittany has been selected as one of six ‘stars’ in this year’s Byron Bay Dance for Cancer Gala, at the Byron Theatre on November 8.
Pally Bush Mega Markets set to break all records
THERE’S a reason they’re called the Mega Markets – and visitors, tourists and stall-holders new to the district will find out why when the Pally Bush Markets take over Pallamallawa tomorrow. What started as a small market day in a small village east of Moree has become a mega monster. Col Pring, who helped establish
FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Moree’s generosity shines at MPS long lunch
MOREE again opened its heart – and collective wallets – when more than $75,000 was raised at the Moree Public School P&C Association Supporting the Now, Paving the Future Long Lunch on Saturday. A big crowd attended the Moree racecourse fundraiser, where patrons socialised, wined and dined, and were entertained by Kyla-Belle Roberts, Rachel Cubis,
