Media Release Brewarrina Shire Council has received a significant boost, with $495,000 approved from its $1.5 million allocation to build much‑needed infrastructure projects under the Coalition Government’s $35 million Drought Communities Programme. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce said the three...
THE Moree on a Plate food and wine festival has long been regarded as a regional showcase for quality products from across the vast north-west and beyond. That’s why mobile espresso bar Deluxe Café Moree will again be there serving premium blend Toby’s Estate coffee for...
Media Release A teenager has been charged after allegedly biting the ear off a man during a fight at Boggabilla in the state’s far north yesterday. About 4.45am (Saturday 30 April 2016), Police will allege a 17-year-old teen and a 44-year-old man became involved in a fight...
By Georgina Poole IT IS not just adult taste buds that will tantalised at the upcoming Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival, youngsters from across the district are encouraged to come along and learn about fresh local produce and healthy food choices. Ever popular Melbourne show,...
Media Release Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton was pleased to present the Narrabri and District Historical Society with a cheque for over $5,000 which will go towards an electrical upgrade for the local museum. In Narrabri today, Mr Coulton said that the upgrade works will help...
Media Release MEMBERS of what is affectionately known as Coonabarabran’s “Dead People Society” (DPS) are set to undertake further work at the iconic Memorial Wall at the old Coonabarabran cemetery. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has presented the DPS Local and Family History Group with a cheque...
Media Release THE Baradine branch of the Country Women’s Association of New South Wales (NSW) has received over $8,000 towards the renovation of its hall. Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton enjoyed meeting with members in Baradine yesterday where he presented President of the Baradine CWA, Nea Worrell...
By Georgina Poole MOREE may be miles from the bright lights of city restaurants, but when it comes to food miles, the town is acres ahead. Next Saturday, May 7, Moree on a Plate will again dish up a smorgasbord of local producers showcasing the wonderful fresh fare on...
Words: Bill Poulos Image supplied WITH a star-studded cast of aspiring thespians treading the boards, the Moree production of Brian J Burton’s The Red Barn is set to put a whole new take on local theatre – and have audiences mirthfully mesmerised over two acts of delightful...
Words: Bill Poulos IT wasn’t the cancer that got Joe Willis. Those close to him will tell you that. It was a broken heart. About three weeks ago Joe was diagnosed with liver cancer and the news from doctors wasn’t good. His time was nearly up, they said. Less than a...