Applications are now open for Moree Plains Shire Council’s 2026 Community Enhancement Fund, offering grants of up to $25,000 for projects.
Susannah Pearse
Posted inAnimals, Feature, Moree
Moree brings Ranger services in-house
Moree Plains Shire Council has brought its Ranger services in-house, with the new team to focus initially on stray and roaming dogs in response to ongoing community concerns.
Posted inFeature, Grants and funding, Moree, Roads and Infrastructure
$181 million upgrade to target crash-prone stretch of Newell Highway
If the Newell stops, the nation stops. A $181 million upgrade will target a crash-prone stretch of highway north of Moree, and the Mayor says it’s about far more than roads.
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Enough is enough: Leaders plead for civility as abuse boils over
Online abuse and offline threats are pushing local leaders to breaking point, with three local politicians this week pushing back.
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Moree residents invited to shape new Keeping of Animals Policy
Moree residents are invited to provide feedback on a draft Keeping of Animals Policy designed to support responsible ownership and community amenity.
Posted inAwareness Events, Feature, Indigenous, Local News
50 Years of Deadly brings communities together across the New England
From bustling street marches and flag-raising ceremonies to art exhibitions, community barbecues, children’s activities and sporting events, communities across the New England embraced this year’s NAIDOC Week
Posted inMoree, Transport and Freight
Moree’s future strengthened by SAP funding as council continues Inland Rail advocacy
Moree welcomes continued NSW Government funding for its Special Activation Precinct while maintaining pressure for completion of Inland Rail through Moree.
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Moree tourism services to transition to council
Moree Plains Shire Council will bring Tourism Moree back in-house, approving six months’ interim funding while planning the transition.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree, Sport and fitness events
Go rowing in Moree this weekend
Newcomers and former rowers alike are being invited to hit the water at the Moree Water Ski Park this weekend, with the free Come and Try Rowing Weekend backed by new funding from Moree Plains Shire Council.
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Moree farewells Cowley, appoints Stoneman as acting general manager
Moree Plains Shire Council has farewelled general manager Natalia Cowley and appointed Ian Stoneman acting general manager.