Seniors’ Christmas lunch highlighted by Moree Public School Choir’s curtain-closer
WHEN 20 or 30 schoolkids perform in front of 120 seniors, magic happens – Christmas magic. Students of Moree Public School Choir, from Year 1 through to Year 6, closed the 2025 Seniors Christmas lunch at Moree Services Club on Wednesday to rousing applause from more than 120 guests who sang along to a repertoire
Winners of first NSW Music Prize announced
THREE talented acts from New South Wales have received a big career boost after being awarded the inaugural NSW Music Prize. The awards were established to celebrate and inspire local musicians and strengthen the music industry in the face of increasing competition from overseas artists via streaming platforms. The winner of the 2025 NSW Music
New pennant score boards and seating dedicated to Moree lawn bowls stalwarts
MOREE Magpies Bowling Club held its championships presentation and Christmas party at Moree Services Club on Saturday, showcased by the unveiling of two new pennant scoreboards and three bench seats donated by well-known Moree families. Pennant scoreboards dedicated to Darcy and Glenda Hobday, and Allan Kite were donated by the Hobday and Kite families on Saturday.
Inverell school captain Josh Cathie discovers a week is an enjoyably long time in politics
IT’S often been said a week is a long time in politics. Inverell High School captain Josh Cathie got more than he bargained for last week after heading to Macquarie Street for work experience at Parliament House under the watchful eye of Member for Northern Tablelands, Brendan Moylan. During an historic week in state politics,
Skywhales to soar over Armidale at 2026 Autumn Festival
ARMIDALE is set to witness an unforgettable sight in 2026, as Patricia Piccinini’s iconic Skywhales – two monumental hot-air balloon sculptures – grace the skies during the city’s Autumn Festival. In a major cultural coup, Armidale has been selected as part of the National Gallery of Australia’s Skywhales Across Australia tour, bringing this extraordinary experience
Moree Lions Christmas cakes available on Balo Street as the festive season looms
MOREE Lions Club volunteers are out and about selling scrumptious Christmas cakes and puddings in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Today marks exactly one month until the man in red drops down the chimney – and volunteers Darryl Brady and Will Garrett are getting in early with the perfect treats. Will and Darryl this
Moree Plains not-for-profits share $86,000 after successful Young Aggies Ball
MORE than $85,000 has been gifted to nine important Moree and district not-for-profit organisations after this year’s hugely successful Young Aggies Ball, held at Moree racecourse in September. More than 500 young aggies from across the district helped raise tens of thousands of dollars through ticket sales, raffles and charity auctions, with proceeds delivered to
Moree Services FC and Moree dietitian Renaye Madden praised in State Parliament
MOREE Services Football Club and Moree dietitian Renaye Madden were given Community Recognition Statements in parliament on Thursday by Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan. Mr Moylan recognised the remarkable achievements of the Moree Services Football Club throughout the 2025 season, which saw the club collar a 2-1 grand-final win against Narrabri FC Elevens in
Garage Barbershop team back at BAMM November 22
BOOKINGS are not necessary. That’s the “cutting” message from Bank Art Museum Moree to anyone looking for a new cut or new look. Young locals from the Garage Barbershop team are back at BAMM tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, armed with scissors, gel and clippers – and plenty of creativity. The team is offering free haircuts
Moree Arts Community Centre receives Arts North West micro-grant
MOREE Arts Community Centre is one of 20 organisations to receive an Arts North West micro-grant, aimed at supporting artists, collective, and creative organisations across the New England and north-western regions. MACC received funding to developing a new professional website that will manage programs, showcase local artworks and strengthen community engagement. MACC, a not-for-profit organisation
