Moree Lions Club launch free eye and vision tests at local schools
MOREE Lions Club last week launched an important program in Moree, with students at Moree Public School and Moree Christian School undergoing free eye and vision tests as part of the Lions Australia Eye Health Program. The comprehensive vision screening program for children aged three years and older was developed in the United States 26
Red Shield Appeal: Be the hope the New England north-west needs right now
THE Salvation Army in the New England north-west is calling on locals to dig deep and get involved in the Red Shield Appeal this year, raising vital funds to support those in the region who are doing it tough. Salvation Army external communications manager for NSW, Major Bruce Harmer, said Australia’s largest and longest-running door-knock
Tamworth beef producers’ forum offering timely advice during dry times
WITH dry seasonal conditions and a fuel shortage creating challenges for beef producers across north-western New South Wales this year, advice on offer at the 2026 North-West Beef Producers’ Forum in May will focus on helping producers navigate the season ahead. Tailored for beef producers, the event will feature an update on global beef markets,
Bush betrayal: deserted bank branches costing $1 billion a year, 4000 jobs
AN alliance of regional banks, small businesses and community supporters are calling for an urgent fix to the ongoing desertion of essential bank branch services across regional Australia – a situation that has blown a $1 billion-a-year hole in regional investment, and cost nearly 4000 local jobs in just nine years. Current band-aid measures like
Coalition plan to secure more fuel for Australia
THE Coalition has proposed a plan to double Australia’s minimum fuel reserves to 60 days and deliver at least 1 billion litres of new storage through an $800 million Australian Fuel Security Facility. The plan will build long-term resilience against future supply shocks in the Parkes electorate. Under the plan, the threshold amount of fuel
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
