THE improper disposal of sharps waste in the Goondiwindi region must stop, the region’s mayor Lawrence Springborg said this week. Goondiwindi Regional Council announced it will install new syringe disposal containers across the region to address an increased number of reports of sharps dumped in public...
THE Hilton of horse stables will soon be constructed at the Warialda Showground, with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall on Thursday announcing a $226,489 State Government grant to finally demolish and replace the old and dilapidated wooden stables. Mr Marshall said funding to rebuild the 65-year-old...
MOREE Junior Cricket Association (MJCA) is one step closer to achieving its goal of becoming a central training ground for representative cricket in the north-west, with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall announcing the State Government will contribute $10,603 to expand the practice nets at Ron...
MOREE’s re-invented Amaroo Store is the winner of the Thumbs Up! Thumbs Down! Essential Business Appreciation Award for May, 2020. The Amaroo Store, now owned by Matt and Tanya Ryan who re-opened the mixed business earlier this year, was nominated by customer Margaret Dennis. “They offer friendly...
Hotels, motels, and caravan parks in the Goondiwindi region will save a combined total of more than $105,000 in Council fees for the next financial year. Goondiwindi Regional Council announced on Wednesday that it would waive its non-residential extra pedestal sewerage charge for local accommodation businesses...
SENIOR sporting competitions across the region will be back in action from 1 July, with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall this week welcoming the further easing of the State’s COVID-19 restrictions, to allow the recommencement of adult community sport. Mr Marshall said initially the decision was...
It is a day that will forever be stamped as one of infamy in the annals of Moree and district history books – a day of shame. On June 10, 1838 a group of 28 unarmed Aborigines, including women, children and elderly men, were murdered in...
NORTH Star Pony Club’s well known cross-country course is about to leap over a number of safety hurdles, with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall on Wednesday announcing a $10,000 State Government grant to replace old jumps and purchase new riding protective vests. Mr Marshall said North...
NORTHERN Tablelands MP Adam Marshall on Monday welcomed the announcement QantasLink will resume flights from Sydney to Moree by the end of June, while an additional return flight will be added to the Sydney to Armidale schedule as COVID-19 travel restrictions continue to be eased. Mr...
Governor-General David Hurley today announced the Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List, which includes Moree Corrective Services senior officer Marty van Vegchel, Wee Waa volunteer Julie Dowleans and Goondiwindi mayor Lawrence Springborg. In all, the 2020 Honours List recognised 933 Australians. Mr van Vegchel, an officer with Corrective...