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23/10/2025

MEMBER for Barwon, Roy Butler, has called on the NSW Government to carry out a review of youth services and introduce a trial of court-ordered attendance in residential programs across four Local Government Areas in Barwon, emphasising that it is time to act on youth crime. Tap for full story:

MEMBER for Barwon, Roy Butler, has called on the NSW Government to carry out a review of youth services and introduce a trial of court-ordered attendance in residential programs across four Local Government Areas in Barwon, emphasising that it is time to act on youth crime. This follows six years of...

23/10/2025

BUILDING on the success of last year’s event, Whiddon’s Spring Garden Competition is back, with residents and clients across all homes invited to embrace their green thumbs and creativity. Whiddon Aged Care has announced the return of its much-loved Spring Garden Competition, with all Whiddon communities encouraged to get creative outdoors. Tap for full story:

BUILDING on the success of last year’s event, Whiddon’s Spring Garden Competition is back, with residents and clients across all homes invited to embrace their green thumbs and creativity. Whiddon Aged Care has announced the return of its much-loved Spring Garden Competition, with all Whiddon co...

23/10/2025

BORDER NEWS: In July last year, Goondiwindi Regional Council approved an application from the Nambour Christian College Childcare Centre for the expansion of its not-for-profit Goondiwindi childcare centre. Tap for full story:

IN July last year, Goondiwindi Regional Council approved an application from the Nambour Christian College Childcare Centre for the expansion of its not-for-profit Goondiwindi childcare centre. The project, including the creation of new facilities and the hiring of additional staff, capitalised on t...

23/10/2025

Friday, October 24, 2025
A mostly sunny day ahead, with a top of 32 degrees expected. Breezes from the south-west, increasing by the afternoon. Today’s forecast is brought to you by Dipper’s Home Timber and Hardware in Moree, where you’ll find everything you’ll need today to be out in the yard over the weekend.
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22/10/2025

PHOTO GALLERY: The list reads like a who’s who of Moree sporting greats – a glossary of champions. The Greg Jones Sporting Hall of Fame at Moree Plains Museum catalogues dozens of local champions, and the call is now on to add new names to the list. Tap for full story:

THE list reads like a who’s who of Moree sporting greats – a glossary of champions. The Greg Jones Sporting Hall of Fame at Moree Plains Museum catalogues dozens of local champions who have represented New South Wales or Australia at senior level. The call is now on to add new names to the list,...

22/10/2025

The NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to take immediate action to stop violent repeat youth offenders from terrorising rural communities after yet another widespread escalation. In the past couple of weeks, a motel owner was stabbed in Moree, a mother had her car stolen after being threatened with a machete at a pool in Walgett, and a gang of youths carried out a home invasion, an armed robbery and a break-and-enter in one night at Kempsey. Tap for details:

The NSW Opposition is calling on the Minns Labor Government to take immediate action to stop violent repeat youth offenders from terrorising rural communities after yet another widespread escalation. In the past couple of weeks, a motel owner was stabbed in Moree, a mother had her car stolen after b...

22/10/2025

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has applauded Armidale Regional Council’s inaugural Creative Streets Festival after the opening night transformed the centre of town to a vibrant hub. Tap for details:

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has applauded Armidale Regional Council’s inaugural Creative Streets Festival after the opening night transformed the centre of town to a vibrant hub. The festival was brought to life with $345,000 secured from the NSW Government’s Open Streets Progr...

22/10/2025

REGIONAL HISTORY: Thousands of films, sound recordings and oral histories have found a permanent home at 218 Peel Street, with the official opening of the Tamworth Regional Film and Sound Archive. Tap for full story:

THOUSANDS of films, sound recordings and oral histories have found a permanent home at 218 Peel Street, with the official opening of the Tamworth Regional Film and Sound Archive. The Archive, operated by dedicated and passionate volunteers, celebrates the relocation to larger, purpose-suited premise...

22/10/2025

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Some relief after yesterday’s scorcher. A mostly sunny day ahead, with a top of 33 degrees expected. Strong breezes from the south-west all day. Today’s forecast is brought to by Jock’s Hire Moree, where Todd Mitchell will organise all your equipment hire needs. Check out their website:
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22/10/2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Drugs, cash and illegal items were seized, and three people charged with a total of 259 offences following two search warrants in Moree on Tuesday under Strike Force Bull Shark 2. At about 6am yesterday, investigators executed a search warrant at an Oak Street home, with officers allegedly locating and seizing about 26.87 grams of methylamphetamine, $2812.45 in cash, a Taser, an extendable baton, ammunition, multiple vapes and other items. Tap for full story:

DRUGS, cash and illegal items were seized, and three people charged with a total of 259 offences following two search warrants in Moree on Tuesday under Strike Force Bull Shark 2. Following extensive inquiries, at about 6am yesterday, investigators executed a search warrant at a home on Oak Street,....

22/10/2025

THE Fit for Life program at Moree PCYC is back in full swing for Term 4. The incredible program is co-ordinated by Moree PCYC staff in partnership with Moree Secondary College Clontarf Academy and NSW Police youth engagement officers. Tap for full story:

THE Fit for Life program at Moree PCYC is back for Term 4, with before-school sessions scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fit for Life, co-ordinated by Moree PCYC staff in partnership with Moree Secondary College Clontarf Academy and NSW Police youth engagement officers, is designed for 10- to 16-yea...

21/10/2025

Numerous nurses across the Northern Tablelands, including several in Moree, have been told they will lose their existing Rural Health Workforce Incentive payments after NSW Health reclassified their positions. Brendan Moylan has blasted the NSW Labor Government and NSW Health for ripping away financial incentives from some of the region’s most essential frontline health workers. Tap for details:

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has blasted the NSW Labor Government and NSW Health for ripping away financial incentives from some of the region’s most essential frontline health workers. Numerous nurses across the Northern Tablelands, including those in critical hospital roles have...