COLLARENEBRI Jockey Club has been given the greenlight to race on Saturday and stage the much-anticipated Joe and Jane Willis Memorial race-day. Club president Kate Willis, Joe and Jane's daughter, said that central districts steward Todd Smith gave the go-ahead late Tuesday afternoon. “Todd said that the track...
THE historic buildings on Moree showground will be assessed for structural soundness and future maintenance requirements, thanks to $29,640 in funding from the State Government, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall announced today. “This Public Reserves Management Fund (PRMF) grant will ensure that maintenance of these historic...
LOCAL State MP Adam Marshall has welcomed the roll-out of 28 new mobile tablet devices for frontline officers in the Northern Tablelands, which will simplify the process of issuing infringements and allowing officers mobile access to police systems. Mr Marshall said the 13 new devices for...
IT has been just three short years since Walcha’s Paula Jenkins broke her hiatus from the art world, but she’s fast emerging as one of Australia’s stand-out artists. Known for her bold use of colour and accentuated, deliberate lines and marking, Paula’s distinct style depicts the essence...
DARK Mojo was supposed to be up front and barrelling along in Sunday’s $40,000 Moree Cup but missed the kick and was back near last before producing a brilliant final 400m to edge out Playing Game in the Moree Race Club’s 1400m feature. Tamworth jockey Sophie...
A $237 million investment to reduce criminal reoffending rates in NSW will target persistent domestic violence defendants and other high-risk offenders. It also supports ex-inmates who have served a short sentence of six months or less with intensive rehabilitation programs. NSW Minister for Corrections David Elliott said...
PUMA Energy will turn the sod on its new travel centre in Moree before Christmas, bringing with it more local jobs, long-term economic benefits and fuel competition for the local community and travellers, Moree Plains Shire Council says. The Moree Travel Centre is a part of Puma...
RESTORATION of the Gurley community hall will move into a new phase, with $11,806 in support from the State Government, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall announced today. “The hall has already benefited from painting and other clean-up efforts by Work for the Dole participants, but this...
THE effort to freshen up Boomi’s sportsground has received new stimulus, after the Boomi Sportsground Reserve Trust secured $16,219 in State Government funding for maintenance works. “This funding will help the Trust take down old boundary fencing and build a new fence while tidying up the...
VISITORS to Jellicoe Park on Sunday morning are pre-warned not to be too alarmed at the sight of a massive pink elephant as they make their way through what is expected to be a record crowd at the Fathers’ Day Moree Markets. Molly Heffernan’s famous motorised...