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...
FROM Thursday, March 26, the community will have more access to information relating to the spread of COVID-19 in their local area, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has said, following news that NSW Health will publish daily updates of confirmed cases of the virus in...
MOREE Plains Shire Council will from midnight tonight close its customer service centre in the Max Building to the general public as well as most public toilets and all playgrounds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday night provided an update to the list of prohibited activities...