Moree Champion
Saturday, 2 December 2023
Late stalwart, and rising stars honoured at inaugural sports awards
Armidale Diocese Maroon award recipients Molly Ramien and Leeroi Stokes (middle) with director of schools for the Armidale Diocese, Chris Smyth, (left), Catholic Schools Armidale Primary Sport Coordinator, Heidi Hardaker, (second from right), and Gary McSweeney's children Georgia (second from left) and Jack (right). McSweeney was honoured with the Sportsperson of the Year awards being named after him.
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Two father and son pairings picked to represent Australia in rifle shooting
Ben and Josh Picton after the Armidale Rifle Club event.
Mitchell Craig
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Sharks circle New England talent with development contract for teen
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Liliana Reardon with her parents Bec and James. Picture supplied.
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Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
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Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
Watch
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Lots at stake | Moree beef producer wins gold in global contest
Lydia Roberts
From left Providore Global sales manager Chris Bowtell, general manager Lachlan O'Connor and chief financial officer Michael Hart with their winning medals and trophy.
Our People
Smart move to a smart town | Meet Moree's incoming planning chief
Moree's incoming planning and development director Darryl Fitzgerald says his role is to facilitate and deliver the vision the elected members have for the town.
Lydia Roberts
Roads
'Over a decade of mismanagement': New England roads rate poorly
Heath Forsyth
New England roads have been rated poorly by AusRAP, a road safety rating assessment system. file
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Lobby group determined to bring trains back to the region
A support group is hoping to bring trains back to the region. Picture supplied.
Gone baby gone: Boars lose two guns ahead of 2024 season
Mark Bode
Willie Baker injects himself into the play against Norths in the grand final at Jack Woolaston Oval on August 19, 2023. Picture by Gareth Gardner
'He's cut from the old-school cloth': Group 4's top 5 players revealed
Mark Bode
There are some Group 4 players who entertain fans more than others. Picture by Gareth Gardner
Environment
On a mission to save white platypus, rare turtles | Watch the video
Lydia Roberts
UNE researcher Lou Streeting with a female Bell's turtle at the Beardy Waters Dam near Glen Innes. It was while researching the New England reptile that she came across the white platypus.
Artist weaves her magic to win New England art bursary
Helen Dangar Memorial Art bursary recipient Janna Hayes, centre, with NERAM director Rachael Parsons and Bill Dangar.
Pollies, business leaders rebuke gov't over scrapping Overpass
Lydia Roberts
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton at a section of the Inland Rail near Narrabri. The Moree Intermodel Overpass has been scrapped.
'Gone too far': councils scrap Acknowledgement of Country
Anna McGuinness
An Acknowledgement of Country pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the land a meeting or event is being held on. Picture file
Puffin' pollies: leaders on the record over cannabis use
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Cannabis harvest. Picture by Paul Scrambler

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DFAT helped the most travellers in south-east Asian countries. Picture by Shutterstock
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and, inset, a Virginia class submarine. Picture by Keegan Carroll
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Late stalwart, and rising stars honoured at inaugural sports awards
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Armidale Diocese Maroon award recipients Molly Ramien and Leeroi Stokes (middle) with director of schools for the Armidale Diocese, Chris Smyth, (left), Catholic Schools Armidale Primary Sport Coordinator, Heidi Hardaker, (second from right), and Gary McSweeney's children Georgia (second from left) and Jack (right). McSweeney was honoured with the Sportsperson of the Year awards being named after him.
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
Laine Clark
The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Matildas, 2000 water polo team win Don, Dawn awards
Roger Vaughan
The Matildas, who reached the World Cup semis, have won Sport Australia Hall Of Fame's Don award. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Greyhounds Adoption Day returns to Dapto
Greyhounds As Pets host their final Adoption Day for the year at Dapto on December 16. Picture supplied
North Melbourne embracing AFLW grand-final hype
North's AFLW players are trying to become the club's first premiership-winning team this century. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)
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Finals triumphs give North belief in AFLW flag quest
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The Kangaroos have gained confidence with big wins en route to the grand final, Emma King (c) says. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)
Magpies forward McStay to miss 2024 with knee injury
Justin Chadwick
Collingwood forward Daniel McStay will miss the 2024 AFL season after rupturing his ACL. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Martin weathers blows to reach AFLW grand final
Roger Vaughan
North Melbourne's preliminary final win over Adelaide came at a painful price for Niamh Martin (28). (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)
Lions name injured Davidson in AFLW grand final squad
Roger Vaughan
Brisbane have named Dakota Davidson in their grand final squad as she recovers from a knee injury. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

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Sneak peak: Inside the beach house tipped to break the Byron Bay record
The home is tipped to break the Byron Bay record of $37 million. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
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See inside the Byron Bay house Carrie Bickmore is selling
Jen Melocco
The Byron Bay home is made for outdoor entertaining and summer living. Picture: Supplied
Longterm superhosts set to sell Australia's 'best nature stay'
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Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
Hamish Geale
Accused mushroom cook's property snapped up before auction
Jen Melocco
The Mount Waverley townhouse sold prior to auction. Pic Supplied.
Regional renters hit as more of Australia becomes unaffordable
Jen Melocco
The options for renting an affordable home is becoming rarer for those in regional Australia.
What's On
Is Donna Hay's dish the only roast chook recipe you'll ever need?
Roast garlic chicken on potato and leek gratin. Picture by Chris Court. Recipe and styling: Donna Hay
Karen Hardy
Motherland: a love song to Jamaican cuisine
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Peanut and sweet potato stew. Picture supplied
What's cooking, good looking? The best cookbooks of 2023
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Scrublands rural-noir lures Heathcote home
Josh Leeson
Bella Heathcote plays Mandy in new crime-drama Scrublands. Picture supplied
The only plant-based desserts you'll ever need
Karen Hardy
Chocolate ganache tart. Picture by Matt Russell

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