Better justice for victims of rural stock theft and other crimes

THE State Government will strengthen laws for stock theft, rural trespass and illegal hunting following a review of the current law by former NSW Police Force Assistant Commissioner Steve Bradshaw, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall announced today. Mr Marshall said the Bradshaw Review identified a number...

Nathan Sinclair outshines his old man with first interstate double

NATHAN Sinclair outshone his father Peter on Saturday when Gilded Spirit and Our Boy Danny gave him wins on either side of the NSW-Queensland border – the young Moree trainer’s first interstate double. While Peter’s two runners at Gilgandra– Track Flash and Real Blonde – languished...

Man charged with Moree CBD break-and-enters

 A MAN has been charged following a crime spree on Moree’s central business district in late June, with further arrests expected. Entry was forced to the Balo, Auburn and Heber Street business premises, including several in the Max Centre, during the early hours of Wednesday morning,...

Two new probationary constables for Barwon LAC

THE Barwon Local Area Command will welcome two new probationary constables to the Moree Police Station following today’s attestation parade of Class of 331.

The latest allocation of recruits brings to 11 the total number of probationary constables allocated from the Police Academy to Moree Police Station in the past 12 months – a substantial boost to the blue line in that region.

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“I would like to welcome our newest officers to the region, and extend our gratitude to them for devoting their careers to such an honourable cause,” Mr Marshall said. “I know the qualifications our officers have completed at the Police Academy, together with the on-the-job training they will undertake at the Moree Police Station will ensure they are more than adequately prepared to step into this important role. “Policing can be an extremely challenging profession and our officers encounter the best and the worst of humanity in the line of duty, so I’m very pleased that our community will benefit from the enthusiasm of these officers starting their career on the beat.” Minister for Police Troy Grant said the NSW Government has undertaken to boost frontline police numbers across the State through the re-engineering process. “The men and women attesting today will bring the number of individuals who have become sworn NSW Police officers since 2011 to 4,163,” Mr Grant said. “Today – and every police graduation day – gives us an opportunity to acknowledge the extraordinary commitment and dedication of the men and women who have chosen a career in law enforcement.” Class 331 includes 226 recruits who have attested as Probationary Constables. These new recruits will commence on-the-job training on Monday and will continue distance education before graduating with an Associate Diploma in Policing Practice. The NSW Government is committed to boosting the authorised strength of the NSW Police Force to 16,795 over this term of Government. Media Release: August 18, 2017

Moree’s new recycling plant to take toxic waste out of landfill

MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall today officially opened the new Moree Plains Shire Community Recycling Centre (CRC), where householders can drop off problem wastes such as paints, oils, gas bottles e-waste and batteries for free. The CRC has been established by Moree Plains Shire Council...

Winx memorabilia the star attraction at benefit night for the family of jockey Darren Jones

SUPER mare Winx makes a return to the track in Saturday’s Warwick Stakes at Randwick but she will also be a star attraction at next week’s Darren Jones Family Appeal in Tamworth. Hugh Bowman, regular rider of the mare who has won 16 straight including the...

Artist Jo White: a Moree talent unearthed

A JOVIAL group of players all beautifully attired in tennis whites at a dusty bush tennis court – it’s an image bathed in the elegance of yesteryear. Moree’s Jo White is the region’s latest breakthrough artist, with her large-scale, contemporary acrylics reflecting a nostalgic nod to...

Vale Peter Brooks: the self-made man that never lost track of his humble beginnings

THE pennies spun in perfect sync as they started their slow descent back to earth. One landed tails up while the other rolled and wobbled for what seemed like forever, before finally toppling over. “Tails are right!” the ringer yelled. Peter Brooks made his way around the two-up...

Raft of charges laid after man caught riding all-terrain vehicle in Moree

A DISQUALIFIED driver nabbed riding an all-terrain vehicle and armed with intent to commit an indictable offence was arrested in Moree early Sunday morning. At about 1.40am on Sunday police from Barwon Local Area Command were patrolling the Newell Highway when they observed a man riding...

Invincible Gem prepares for a shot at Melbourne Spring Carnival Group 1 glory

HUMBLY-bred mare Invincible Gem – the horse that is rapidly putting Pallamallawa and Quirindi on the map – is likely to continue her campaign in the $200,000 Group 2 Tramway Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on September 2 as she charges towards the rich Melbourne Spring...