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Lydia Roberts

Walcha Council mayor Eric Noakes says he welcomes the appointment of an administrator to the New England Weeds Authority. Picture by Peter Hardin

Mayors welcome suspension of weeds authority board over financial concerns

Kerrianne Ryan (winner of People's Choice and Judges Awards), Nathan Davis, Amber Boyle, Julia Minors (in front), Jacson Warner, Michael Phipps, Kerrie Saunders, Tyler Macey (in front), Jodi Ritchie (Judge), Holly Bartram (Judge), Sheree Cayirylys (UNE SRI Regional Connector, organiser, and MC), Geoff Dunlop (Judge) and Deputy Mayor MPSC Susannah Pearse (Judge). Picture by David Waugh.


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Moree Plains Shire Council has secured an almost $10million grant for the redevelopment of the 50m pool. Picture by Julie Rushby 

Almost $10million to push pool forward

About 230 people attended the Mungindi Community Education Association's Little Sprouts Fundraiser on Saturday May 4. Picture courtesy The Land, Lisa Orchin


Doctor's surgery set to become permanent childcare centre

Jacob McMaster

Speaker Greg Piper has announced the Northern Tablelands by-election, which will be without a member until a new MP is elected in June. 

greg piper parlt this week Dan Himbrechts AAP.jpg

By election explained: What happens next?

Some of the 370 students from kindergarten to year 6 who took part in two days of workshops, rehearsals and live performances at Moree Secondary College. 

Students shine on Moree stage in a first for the region | Photos

Nearly 58,000 voters across the Northern Tablelands will head to the polls on Saturday, June 22 following Adam Marshall's retirement from politics.

Northern Tablelands by-election | Date set, parties mull candidates

Moree Plains Shire Council Mayor and Council's special projects manager James Maxwell in front of a site just bulldozed. Reduced tip fees are offered as an incentive for landlords to clean up their burnt-out properties.

Landlords on notice to demolish or revamp burnt-out homes

Samantha Newsam

Catch-up on all that happened over the weekend.

Central North Round 6: Get the latest stats, results, tables

The 45-year-old man was taken to Moree Police Station where he was questioned by police.

UPDATED | Man wanted by SA police arrested, charged in Moree

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Sophie Harris

As NSW Seniors Week comes to an end, we've compiled a mega gallery full of all the great photos we took at Moree events this past week. From a morning tea and bingo at Pius X Aboriginal Corporation and a superhero-themed bingo at Moree Community Library to the annual Seniors Week luncheon and awards presentation, Moree’s senior citizens had a top week.

Stella Cusack, Betty Geary and Pat Johnson.


Marion Nelio from Healthwise, Beverly Swan and Kathleen Cain.


Elmer Knobel, Patty Parry and Kath Rummery had a great time catching up at the Pius X Seniors Week event.

Laurel Briant, Jean Shephard and Joan Brooks enjoyed a lovely morning tea at Pius X before a game of bingo.


Gary Duncan, Percy Walker and Jeff Anderson.


Kiah Preschool children performed for the seniors.


Kiah Preschool student Hunter Stevens presented Robert Draper with a flower during the bingo and morning tea at Pius X on Monday. The students from Kiah Preschool entertained the seniors with a lovely musical performance.

Cooper Picker gave a flower to his nan Marion Nelio.


Delma and Gerald Brennan with their great niece Thelma McGrady.


Fire and Rescue station officer Matt Goldman and fire fighter Adam James gives a talk about fire safety around the home for seniors.


John O'Neill shows his Hulk-like fist at the library's superhero-themed bingo.

OAM Elmer Knobel concentrates on the caller.


Val McLennan won a round of bingo on Tuesday.

Laural Bryant ready for the first round of bingo at the library on Tuesday.


Philip Tooth and Jacko French celebrate Senior's Week.

Geoff Anderson gets into the superhero spirit.


Libraries Services Officer Kristy Moody checks to see if there's been a bingo.


Betty Geary has her bingo marker lollies ready.


Joan Brooks and Gladys Fairall already ate their bingo markers.


Laurel Briant and Barbara Lollback (Gall) had a lovely time at the luncheon on Wednesday.

Rita Killick, Joan Moulds and Beth Rowland had a great time at the Seniors Week lunch on Wednesday

Keith Nichols, Lorne McFarlane, Wal Ashenden and John Palmer enjoyed catching up at the luncheon.

The bingo ladies from Pallamallawa (back) Nerida Munn, Zelma Missen, Patty Parry, (front) Beulah Brazel, Erica Munro, Sherril Dwyer and Maureen Williams had a great time.

Mungindi sisters-in-law Vonnie, Linda and Rhae Smith had a lovely time at the lunch together.

(Back) Barbara Ayland, Gwen Shepherd, Kerry Francis, (front) Robyn Peters, Noela Brown and Thelma Dean.

(Back) Shirley Thompson, Sylvia Macey, (front) Clarice Rigby, Nell Jones, Esme Phelps and Byron Phillips from Moree Community Care.

Bill Murray, John O'Neill, Elmer Knobel OAM and Percy Walker had a good time at Wednesday's luncheon.

Vicki Denovan, Karen Brown and Pam Brazel enjoyed catching up at the Seniors Week event.


Patricia Menchin, Linda Roche and Pam Harris.

Liz Rushby and Kevin Cutmore had a great time at the Seniors Week event.

Moree mayor Katrina Humphries announces the 2017 Senior Citizen of the Year nominees.

Moree mayor Katrina Humphries pins the 2017 Senior Citizen of the Year badge on to winner Jay McNamara.


Moree mayor Katrina Humphries with 2017 Senior Citizen of the Year Jay McNamara and nominee Nell Jones. Absent was other nominee Denverd Halliger.

Moree mayor Katrina Humphries with Senior Citizen of the Year winner Jay McNamara.


Moree's 2017 Senior Citizen of the Year Jay McNamara.


As NSW Seniors Week comes to an end, we've compiled a mega gallery full of all the great photos we took at Moree events this past week.

From a morning tea and bingo at Pius X Aboriginal Corporation and a superhero-themed bingo at Moree Community Library to the annual Seniors Week luncheon and awards presentation, Moree’s senior citizens had a top week.

Moree Seniors Week wraps up

Moree Seniors Festival | Photos

A mega gallery of pics from Seniors Week activities in Moree.

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