PolAir-Remote

Have questions about Moree's police drones?

NSW Police are inviting residents to a public meeting about the POLAIR Remote drone trial on Wednesday. Moree Online News will be there, and we want to know what questions you would like answered.

November 8, 2026
Local Government

Council seeks community members for Taylor Oval pool steering committee

People who know how to build or run pools have a chance to help shape Moree’s proposed Taylor Oval aquatic centre, with up to three community places available on its steering committee.

November 5, 2026
Local Government

Moree Plains councillors back plan to avoid suspension

All eight Moree Plains councillors present at the 2 November extraordinary meeting supported an amended response to the proposed suspension, offering training, mediation and outside oversight to address problems in the chamber.

November 2, 2026
Illegal Tobacco

Woman charged after police attend closed Moree tobacconist

Police arrested a woman at a Balo Street business on Friday 30 October, alleging officers found more than 47,000 cigarettes and cash.

October 31, 2026
Fundraising

Moree stop fuels Camp Quality’s million-dollar journey

Seventy vehicles and 170 participants stopped overnight in Moree during a charity rally that had already passed its $1.1 million fundraising target. For veteran entrant Grant Cox, the journey carries a boy’s memory.

October 30, 2026
Local Government

Meet Steve, Moree Plains’ new general manager

Steve Hamilton starts as Moree Plains Shire Council’s new general manager on November 9, following a warm welcome during a recent visit with his wife Megan.

October 30, 2026
Illegal Tobacco

Moree Tobacconist closed under a 90-day NSW Health order

NSW Health has ordered a tobacconist inside Balo Square to close until late January over suspected illicit tobacco sales and unlicensed trading.

October 28, 2026
Education

Former Courallie High School remains in Education Department hands

The Department of Education says there is no immediate opportunity for community use of the former Moree school site, despite several ideas being promoted for its future.

October 27, 2026
Local Government

What a three-month suspension would mean for Moree Plains Shire Council

The NSW Government is considering suspending Moree's elected councillors over concerns about council meetings. Here's what administration would mean, what it could cost and whether it can be avoided.

October 27, 2026
Local Government

Minister considers suspending Moree Plains Shire Council for three months

The Council and its councillors have until close of business on Friday 6 November to put their case to the Minister.

October 26, 2026
Council Notice

Moree Plains residents asked to switch to new waste app

Moree Plains Shire Council has introduced a new waste and recycling app, with residents encouraged to replace their existing app to access bin reminders, service updates and waste information.

October 22, 2026
Small Business

Moree Plains business grants close Sunday 25 October

Moree Plains Shire Council is taking applications for its final Small Business Fund round of 2026, with $20,000 available for four successful applicants.

October 21, 2026