Moree Women’s Refuge seeking full-time case worker
MOREE Women’s Refuge is seeking a full-time case worker at Ngala House. The position offers an opportunity for an experienced and compassionate professional to support women and children experiencing domestic and family violence while helping deliver essential refuge and outreach services. The role focuses on providing frontline support and case management to clients while also
Brendan Moylan’s Weekly Report
A total of $19,531 was secured for Walcha Clay Target Association to install a solar panel and battery system to replace the loud and expensive generator they currently use. This is great news for the hardworking club that is run entirely by local volunteers. Funding for Inverell Basketball A grant to purchase new equipment for
UNE expands nursing training capacity in Armidale
THE University of New England has officially opened its new wing of clinical nursing laboratories on the Armidale campus. This marks a significant milestone in the University’s contribution to addressing the critical healthcare workforce shortage across regional Australia. The purpose-built facility represents a tangible investment in the next generation of healthcare professionals. Designed to deliver
Federal Government urged to reverse proposed Services Australia cuts in Lightning Ridge
WALGETT Shire Council is calling on the Federal Government to reverse proposed funding cuts to the Services Australia Agency in Lightning Ridge. Council warns the reduction would result in reduced operating hours and make it harder for residents to access essential Commonwealth services locally. Council has received advice from Services Australia of its intention to
Women building futures in Armidale region
ARMIDALE Regional Council is building a sustainable workforce while creating real career opportunities for women through a new civil construction apprenticeship initiative, the Building Futures program. Four women have recently commenced apprenticeships at council as the first cohort of the Building Futures program. They will complete their qualifications as a group, rotating through key operational
Pindari Dam native fish bubble plume project making a positive a difference
AN innovative trial at Pindari Dam north of Inverell is delivering exciting results for native fish habitat and inland river biodiversity health in New South Wales, by addressing one of the major factors in environmental decline – cold water pollution. Launched earlier this year, the trial of the $26.2 million bubble plume project is already
NSW SES responds as rainfall increases across north-eastern NSW
COMMUNITIES across northern and eastern New South Wales are being urged to monitor conditions as the NSW State Emergency Service responds to widespread rainfall and thunderstorms. NSW SES members have responded to more than 240 incidents, as scattered thunderstorms bring moderate rainfall to the central east, northeast and northern inland. Rainfall is forecast to increase
Councils faced with “winding back the clock” on new Code of Meeting Practice
CHAIRMAN of the NSW Country Mayors Association, Rick Firman, has expressed concern that councils across New South Wales must now “wind the clock back” on the implementation of the 2025 Local Government Model Code of Meeting Practice as a result of the passing of a Disallowance motion last week. “It is unfortunate that our representatives
Julie Dowleans named Narrabri Shire 2026 Volunteer of the Year Award
JULIE Dowleans has been named Narrabri Shire 2026 Volunteer of the Year this week as part of National Volunteer Week. Narrabri Shire Council today hosted a morning tea ceremony attended by finalists, community members and representatives from a range of local organisations, all coming together to recognise the invaluable contribution volunteers make across the Shire.
Much-needed rain tumbles down in the Moree and district regions
SOME big falls of much-needed rain have been recorded across the district, with more than 50mm falling in the Moree township since 9am, Wednesday. Regionally, falls of between 25mm and 70mm have been recorded, with the rain still tumbling down early Thursday. More than 40mm has fallen in the Garah district, with falls exceeding 55mm
