Pie Drive warms up to support Moree Caledonian Pipes and Drums
THE Moree Caledonian Pipes and Drums Band is again calling on the community to support its annual pie drive fundraiser, with organisers hoping local residents will stock their freezers while supporting one of the region’s most successful community music groups. The fundraiser offers a range of savoury and sweet favourites supplied by Watson’s Bakery in
Water Prices set to soar with cumulative changes of 33 to 42 per cent over next four years
THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has approved water bill increases of nearly 50 per cent – excluding inflation – across many New South Wales valleys over the next four years, despite acknowledging many customers have limited capacity to absorb them. Gwydir Valley Irrigators Association executive officer, Louise Gall, said IPART ignored repeated warnings from
Moylan: Government hiding locum spending as reliance on temporary staff grows
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has again slammed the Labor Government’s response to healthcare in the Northern Tablelands with their refusal to answer questions regarding expenditure on locum doctors in hospitals. In a Question On Notice directed to the Minister for Regional Health, Mr Moylan sought the total expenditure on locum doctors and specialists
Chaffey’s Corner
Coonamble puts on a good show, and the Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft is one of the biggest and best combined events in the southern hemisphere. I enjoyed being in amongst about 5000 cowboys and girls and spectators for this great event. Thanks Coonamble, and congratulations to all those who saddled up, climbed aboard and showed
Community Cabinet comes to Goondiwindi in August
GOONDIWINDI Regional mayor Lawrence Springborg welcomed the announcement the Queensland Government’s Community Cabinet will be held in Goondiwindi on August 30-31. Cr Springborg said Community Cabinet provides a valuable opportunity for residents in the border regions to engage directly with Premier David Crisafulli, Ministers and senior government officials. “I thank the Premier for quickly and
NSW Farmers’: Budget falls short, but the fight is on
NSW Farmers’ has expressed deep concern the 2026-27 NSW State Budget has failed to deliver the transformational investment the agricultural sector needs, as the State’s farmers push toward a $30 billion industry by 2030 – a goal the Government says it enthusiastically supports. NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said existing commitments for feral pig controls,
Moree: Teenager charged following police pursuit
A 14-year-old boy has been granted conditional bail following a police pursuit in in Moree at the weekend. Officers attached to New England Police District were conducting random breath testing in Moree at about 6.10am Saturday, June 20, when a sedan failed to stop as directed. A pursuit was initiated, with the vehicle continuing through
Moree’s Taylor Oval suggested for National Heritage List: Nominations now open
SUBMISSIONS are now open for sites of significance to be considered for the National Heritage and Commonwealth Heritage Lists, with Taylor Oval suggested as a possible inclusion. There are currently 126 sites across Australia on the National Heritage List, including Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre and Myall Creek Massacre and Memorial Site, and nearly 400 on
Wee Waa health services still temporarily reduced after 38 months
THE NSW Liberals and Nationals are calling for the Minns Labor Government to properly fund and restore hours for Wee Waa Health Service as part of the upcoming Budget. Since May, 2023, Wee Waa Hospital has been operating on so-called “temporarily reduced” hours from 8am to 5.30pm. Shadow Minister for Health and Regional Health Sarah
CPA Australia: Tax advice from social media “finfluencers” or AI no substitute for expert advice
AUSTRALIA’S largest accounting body, CPA Australia, is urging taxpayers to seek professional advice this end of financial year, warning that relying on social media “finfluencers” or AI tools for tax guidance could lead to costly mistakes – particularly in light of significant Federal Budget tax reforms. CPA Australia tax lead Jenny Wong said the 2026-2027
