Bush towns and villages prepare for Anzac Day, with Bellata CWA raising the bar
BUSH community halls throughout regional and rural Australia will commemorate Anzac Day tomorrow, with services planned across the Moree plains and neighbouring villages. At the Bellata Memorial Hall, members of the local branch of the Country Women’s Association have gone above and beyond to observe Anzac Day, with an incredible display featuring uniforms, slouch hats,
Police launch road crackdown ahead of Anzac Day long weekend
NSW Police last night launched a statewide traffic operation aimed at curbing dangerous driving and preventing further loss of life as drivers hit the roads for the Anzac Day long weekend. Police will have a high-visibility presence across the state during Operation Anzac Day 2026 from 12.01am today until 11.59pm Monday, April 27. A double
Jamie Chaffey’s newsletter
FEDERAL Member for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey, says there are currently worrying times for Australians with the cost of living a constant challenge and the recent very real concerns about fuel availability and cost. Mr Chaffey thanked those who sent him their views and experiences, and reported fuel shortages at No Fuel Here. “I continue to
Cattle program gets tick of approval
NSW Farmers’ has thanked the NSW Government for listening to producers and unveiling a $7 million funding boost and eradication-focused direction for the NSW Cattle Tick Program. NSW Farmers’ Biosecurity Committee chair Tony Hegarty said farmers had engaged constructively with the NSW Independent Biosecurity Commissioner’s review process, and it was important that the NSW Government
Major reforms proposed to strengthen rural freight sector
THE Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association yesterday appeared before the Parliamentary Select Committee on Productivity in Canberra and proposed major reforms aimed at bolstering economic productivity by strengthening and building resilience across the rural freight sector. ALRTA is the national peak body for Australia’s multi-billion-dollar livestock and rural road freight operators, linking farms, processors,
UNE Open Day to draw students from across New South Wales
THE University of New England is gearing up for its largest Open Day in years, with more than 1300 prospective students registered to explore its Armidale campus on Friday, May 1. Students will travel from more than 40 schools across New South Wales, alongside individual attendees from Queensland as far north as Townsville and Rockhampton.
Grant secured to overhaul Macintyre High School sport facilities
MACINTYRE High School’s outdoor multi-purpose sports courts are set for an overhaul with Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan announcing a $300,000 grant for their redevelopment. The grant was secured through the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program – Clubgrants Category 3 Fund. Mr Moylan said the courts are a popular spot for students, teachers and
Tickets for Moree on a Plate super raffle on sale now
IT’S one of the community’s most anticipated calendar events, and beyond the food, wine and merriment of the festival, Moree on a Plate represents a vital opportunity to give back to Moree – and each year, the Moree on a Plate committee’s monster raffle donates thousands of dollars back to the community. Last year, Moree
Max Wales remembered this Anzac Day
A special wreath-laying service will be conducted on Anzac Day in memory of Private Max Wales, one of 18 soldiers killed in Vietnam at the Battle of Long Tan in 1966. Moree and District Services Club will commemorate Private Wales, a member of the 6th Royal Australian Regiment, at 9am at Max Wales Memorial Park
Public meetings scheduled to update community on Moree Bail Accommodation facility and local crime data
THE NSW Government will hold two public meetings in Moree next week to bring the community up-to-date with the Moree Bail Accommodation Program, local crime data and the Moree Action Plan. Meetings will be held at Social Co House on Wednesday, April 29 at 11.30am and 5pm. Both meetings are scheduled to run for one-and-a-half
