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...
NORTHERN Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has today blasted Hunter New England Health District for refusing to tell the public if there are confirmed cases of COVID-19 in their local government area. Mr Marshall said it was disgraceful his communities were being “kept in the dark” and...
REGIONAL: Goondiwindi Regional Council has confirmed that residents who live near the region’s Queensland border will continue to be able to cross between the states for work, school, shopping and medical appointments. They will not be required to self-isolate after doing so. Council received clarification about...
MOREE Plains Shire Council General Manager, Lester Rodgers, on Monday participated in a briefing for NSW councils from the State Emergency Operations Centre. About 200 people including mayors and general managers across the State participated, receiving briefings from NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard and NSW Chief...