The Moree Plains community marked ANZAC Day this year with the reopening of the 103-year-old Moree War Memorial Hall, delivering a renewed space for connection, events and shared community life.
Joined by Brendan Moylan MP and Jamie Chaffey MP, locals gathered to celebrate the return of one of Moree’s most significant civic buildings following a $7 million refurbishment designed to better serve the community now and into the future.
Moree Plains Shire Mayor Susannah Pearse said reopening the hall on ANZAC Day underscored its importance as both a place of remembrance and a living community asset.
“ANZAC Day is a solemn day of national reflection and reopening our Moree War Memorial Hall, a place that has stood through generations of service and sacrifice felt profoundly fitting,” said Pearse.
“This building has witnessed over a century of community history. Today, we honour the past while opening the doors to its future.”
The refurbishment delivers practical benefits for residents, including improved accessibility, a levelled stage for performances, upgraded kitchen facilities and a state-of-the-art audiovisual system, making the hall more inclusive, functional and adaptable for a wide range of community events.
“This is more than a building,” said Pearse. “It’s a place where our stories live. We are proud to welcome everyone back inside.”
First opened in 1923, the Moree Memorial Hall has long been a focal point for gatherings, ceremonies and celebrations. Its revitalisation ensures it will continue to support local events, strengthen community connections and create new opportunities for people to come together.
Council thanked everyone who participated in ANZAC Day events across the Moree Plains.
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