Life, as we know it, has changed significantly courtesy of COVID-19 – for how long is anyone’s guess. As we head into the weekend, I want to remind everyone how important it is to stay at home, unless shopping for essentials, exercising with one other person,...
THE farming community of Crooble will soon have no excuses not to party, with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall today announcing a $52,713 State Government grant to install air conditioning at the village’s War Memorial Hall. Mr Marshall said the building would undergo a series of...
SMALL businesses struggling to keep their doors open due to social distancing restrictions have today been thrown a lifeline by the State Government, with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall welcoming the announcement operators will receive a $10,000 grant to help with fixed costs during the...
Over the weekend, we saw the rate of increase in the COVID-19 cases curve across Australia begin to slow, but overall numbers are still increasing. While the majority of cases in Australia are connected to travellers returning from overseas, there has been some sustained community...
The Federal Government will provide an unprecedented wage subsidy to around six million workers, including many throughout regional Australia. Deputy Prime Minister and Riverina MP Michael McCormack said the Federal Government’s $130 billion JobKeeper payment will shield many regional Australians from losing their jobs. “This historic announcement...
THE Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) and the National Cabinet last night approved an exemption for roadhouses, dedicated truck stop facilities and truck driver lounges to remain open so Australia’s heavy vehicle drivers have access to showers, restrooms and facilities to undertake their mandated...
Moree Plains Shire Council would like to reassure community members it is working hard to ensure essential services are delivered. General Manager Lester Rodgers is in close contact with counterparts across the State, and says Council’s approach is in step with the NSW local government sector...
Week ending Friday, March 27, 2020 “Over the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic I will be endeavouring to provide regular updates on the latest government restrictions and support for families and business, relevant to communities across the electorate. “I want to say, as a community, we all...
THEY were the best of mates for many, many years – the young-gun with vision and the wise old mentor and confidante offering around-the-clock support and encouragement. Sadly, the old mentor, Alf Scott, passed away last year at age 94 but the young-gun, Moree Boars Rugby...
FORMER international cyclist turned-super-coach Shane Sutton – one of Moree’s favourite sporting sons – is locked down with his family in Spain, as countries around the world unite to eradicate COVID-19. Spain on Wednesday reported 738 new deaths in one day – surpassing Europe’s epicentre Italy...