St Philomena’s School major upgrades officially opened
IN 1898, the Sisters of Mercy walked from Gunnedah to the black-soil plains in north-western New South Wales to establish a Catholic school and convent on the eastern side of Moree. Led by Mother Aloysius, the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic order founded in 1831 by Sister Catherine McAuley, established a convent and school in
Ian Reardon a Gallipoli Art Prize finalist as he again steps up for Moree on a Plate
FOR a retired farmer, 78-year-old Ian Reardon sure is busy. In recent years, the well-known Terry Hie Hie philanthropist has swapped the tractor and fencing pliers for an easel and palette as he continues to grow his love of bush art. Earlier this month, Mr Reardon reached a career benchmark when named a finalist in
Queensland further strengthens Adult Crime, Adult Time laws
THE Queensland Government has passed new laws to expand landmark Adult Crime, Adult Time and make Queensland safer. The new laws, passed in parliament late last week, strengthens Queensland’s response to youth crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour. Adult Crime, Adult Time has been expanded to include 12 additional offences, including aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm.
ABS ramps up nationwide field officer recruitment drive for 2026 Census
THE Australian Bureau of Statistics has ramped up its recruitment drive ahead the 2026 census, with positions available in all major cities and regional areas nationwide. Field officers are a key part of the Census team, with the position providing opportunities for people across Australia to play a role in making sure communities are counted
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 this 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
Bush racing’s Golden Triangle starts at Moree Saturday, May 23
THE highly-anticipated first round of bush racing’s Golden Triangle – the heart of bush racing in the heart of the country – is only four weeks away. The annual picnic racing circuit linking Moree, Mallawa and Talmoi is again expected to bring big crowds from across the region to enjoy bush racing at its finest.
Man with the wheelbarrow to include Pallamallawa Public School in three-state journey
THE man with the wheelbarrow will be back in town this week to start planning the Moree leg of an epic, Australia-wide fundraiser that includes a drop-in to Pallamallawa Public School. David Batterham, from Goondiwindi and originally Moree, was in Moree last year to take part in Run the Plains. What set Mr Batterham apart
Collarenebri Central School welcomes Granville Boys High on Anzac Day
TWO schools from very different parts of New South Wales came together for Anzac Day commemorations on Saturday. Collarenebri Central School welcomed students from Granville Boys High, with the visit marked by a moving performance by Granville’s renowned bagpipe band. Collarenebri Central School relieving principal, Fiona Donnelly, said Granville’s bagpipe band played a beautiful rendition
Councillors raise concerns about illegal drug use in Narrabri Shire
NARRABRI Shire Council minutes from the Crime Prevention Committee generated discussion at a recent council meeting regarding illegal drug use in the Shire. Cr Navin Erathnage, a Narrabri doctor, raised concerns about the ongoing problem of drug use, particularly among younger people. “I have seen many people affected by drugs,” Cr Erathnage said. “I know
NarraBRIGHT 2026 widely praised
THE hugely successful NarraBRIGHT festival has been widely praised. At a recent Narrabri Council meeting, Cr Ethan Towns thanked the team who worked on NarraBRIGHT, including those who worked behind the scenes on the event, which drew thousands of visitors to the region. “To see all of the people come to NarraBRIGHT, I want to
