A JOVIAL group of players all beautifully attired in tennis whites at a dusty bush tennis court – it’s an image bathed in the elegance of yesteryear. Moree’s Jo White is the region’s latest breakthrough artist, with her large-scale, contemporary acrylics reflecting a nostalgic nod to...
THE pennies spun in perfect sync as they started their slow descent back to earth. One landed tails up while the other rolled and wobbled for what seemed like forever, before finally toppling over. “Tails are right!” the ringer yelled. Peter Brooks made his way around the two-up...
A DISQUALIFIED driver nabbed riding an all-terrain vehicle and armed with intent to commit an indictable offence was arrested in Moree early Sunday morning. At about 1.40am on Sunday police from Barwon Local Area Command were patrolling the Newell Highway when they observed a man riding...
HUMBLY-bred mare Invincible Gem – the horse that is rapidly putting Pallamallawa and Quirindi on the map – is likely to continue her campaign in the $200,000 Group 2 Tramway Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on September 2 as she charges towards the rich Melbourne Spring...
EVENT organisers across the Northern Tablelands are being encouraged to apply for grants under the NSW Government’s 2018 Flagship Event Fund, with expressions of interest open now. Local State MP Adam Marshall said the fund offered successful applicants a one-off annual grant of $20,000 or a...
ART lovers in the Moree district will enjoy the region’s finest artworks in extra comfort, with $80,583 in roofing and amenity upgrades now complete at the Moree Plains Gallery. Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall recently toured the art gallery with gallery director Vivien Clyne, inspecting...
SATURDAY, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 have been confirmed as the weekend for the National Indigenous Touch Football Knockout at Dubbo’s Apex Park. Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service’s Quit B Fit: Tackling Indigenous Smoking program, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in conjunction with NSW Touch Football,...
A PRIVATELY-funded $500 reward has been offered for information regarding the assault and robbery of a fast-food delivery driver in Moree on Monday night. The reward has been offered by a co-worker of the 46-year-old victim, who suffered bruising and swelling when set upon by two...
STOLEN vehicles that are left abandoned and burnt-out continue to keep Moree police busy. At around 7.30am on Saturday morning Moree Police were alerted to a burnt-out vehicle on the River Road, Moree (back Pally Road). The vehicle was identified as being stolen from a Warialda address...
COUNTRY sporting facilities will get a free kick for major upgrades, with $100 million for new infrastructure works set to boost fields, pitches and tracks across the Northern Tablelands. Local State MP Adam Marshall said the new Regional Sports Infrastructure Fund, part of the NSW Government’s...