LIVING treasure Reg Jamieson on Saturday experienced arguably the proudest moment of his long and rewarding life when Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Chancellor of the Order of Australia David Hurley made a special trip to officially present the Medal of the Order...
WHILE most of Stafford Burey’s learning may have taken place in the paddocks north-west of Moree, this progressive young farmer does not underestimate the value of a good classroom education. Tireless in his work ethic and enthusiasm, Stafford says farming was always in his blood –...
WHILE the season and drought has slowed our region down this year, it’s not stopping Moree Tyrepower investing in the town’s youth and future. Three current staff members have just completed – or are in the process of completing – apprenticeships through Moree Tyrepower. And now the...
THE St Philomena’s Spring Fair is just around the corner, and the annual event is a proven recipe for fun the whole community can enjoy. Come Sunday, September 22 the grounds of St Philomena’s will transform into a children’s wonderland of fairy dens, jumping castles and...
AROUND 600 large bales of premium hay was delivered to Moree Showground earlier this week by Australian charity RuralAid, to help scores of the district’s drought-affected farmers, desperately trying to keep their breeding herds alive. Farmers arrived from across the region on Wednesday to collect the...
PORTRAYING the beauty she sees in everyday life, and capturing colour, light and texture to produce artworks that speak to the senses, Laura White this month brings her stunning creations to The Moree Gallery. Enjoying soaring success, the Melbourne still-life talent will reveal her latest body...
DON’T be fooled – while she may look slight, there’s nothing small about Gabrielle Clift’s gritty determination. Leading the Moree Secondary College as School Captain in 2016, diving head-first in to the male-dominated diesel gas and now automotive industries, and being physically dwarfed by the heavy...
THE Moree on a Plate Long Lunch has gained cult status across the region in recent years, and it’s almost time to purchase those highly coveted tickets to this year’s event. To be held on Saturday, September 14 in the gardens of B&W Rural, the event...
CHAMPION picnicker Track Flash today chases a hat-trick of Wean Cups – and a place in Wean Picnic Race Club history books if he can equal Beau Bit’s trifecta of Cups in 1947-48-49. Mannaland (1937-38), Scotch Spirit (1960-61) and My Joy (1981-82) have recorded back-to-back wins...
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands and NSW Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall has lashed out at critics attempting to use the release of the latest land clearing data to demonise NSW farmers. Last Friday the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) released state-wide land clearing figures...