THE original Ned Kelly Cup is back home where it belongs, perched proudly alongside a family collection of racing memorabilia owned by Chic Spriggs, whose father Kevin Hartin was the owner of Gunga Din, the inaugural winner of the infamous race. The Cup was purchased by...
PETER Sinclair faces a somewhat more sedate day at Gunnedah’s Riverside Racecourse on Tuesday after claiming a quartet of wins at his home track on Saturday – Queen’s Song, Let Him Fly, Elavada and Danigree. The outstanding Moree trainer finished the day with four wins from...
THERE were only two editions of the 'in' famous Ned Kelly Cup. They were both held in 1982 on a makeshift track at a popular recreation area about 10km north of Moree known as The Rocks. What made both Cups special was the sheer cunning and audacity...
MOREE Little Athletics has received a grant of $3400 from Coles to buy brand new sports gear, thanks to funds raised through the sale of Coles’ Community Chiller Bags. Little Athletics in Moree is one of 316 centres across Australia to share in more than $1.1...
IT has been three short years since talented artist Emily Persson began exhibiting at The Moree Gallery, within which time her profile has enjoyed meteoric – and global – success. From exhibitions in New York to a named finalist in the Hawkesbury Art Prize, Emily’s star...
THE Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival earlier this year was not just an opportunity to promote the region and its produce, but also a chance to inject valuable funds into the local economy. Part of this contribution includes a generous donation on behalf...
A historic day for NSW farmers and their families has been reached, with the Right to Farm Bill 2019 introduced in State Parliament by Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall on Tuesday. “This is an historic day for farmers around our State and the agricultural sector,” Mr...
WHETHER it is agriculture, medicine or engineering, the foundations for potential scientific breakthroughs are being built at the Moree Secondary College. With a strong science curriculum embracing all major subjects including physics, chemistry, biology and agricultural science, engagement within the faculty by students and staff is...
MOREE locals have seized the opportunity to forget about the drought for an afternoon and will kick up their heels at the annual Moree on a Plate Long Lunch on Saturday. MOREE locals have seized the opportunity to forget about the drought for an afternoon and...
A STATE-OF-THE-ART facility to support tertiary education students with their studies has officially opened in Moree with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall, Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Moree and Narrabri Mayors Katrina Humphries and Cathy Redding on Friday cutting the ribbon on the Country Universities...