Eleven New England councils choose their mayor within a month. Tamworth’s result is in — the 5-4 split that’s ruled council for two years just held again. A challenge is confirmed for Gunnedah. Who’s next?
Susannah Pearse
Posted inFeature, Local News, Social issues and services
Census stumble in New England North West blamed on apparent staffing failure
Fears are rising that the Census rollout has been a “disaster”, with forms undelivered and almost no local advertising. The ABS won’t confirm reports of a staffing bungle behind it, but locals are asking: can the data be trusted?
Posted inFeature, Local politics, Long Read, Moree Plains Shire, Politics
Three strikes and still not out: the weak council rules unable to deal with populist politicians
They run the same playbook as Pauline Hanson and Donald Trump: turn every sanction into persecution. Inside the NSW rules that still can’t make badly behaved councillors stop.
Posted inLocal politics
Moree Plains council releases confidential pool report, but reveals nothing new
Moree Plains Shire Council released the confidential report behind its pool decision – but it didn’t reveal anything the community didn’t already know.
Posted inFeature, Moree
Sylvia’s Fabrics celebrates 50 years in Moree
Moree businesswoman Sylvia Broderick has been recognised for 50 years in business and as the longest-serving tenant of the Council-owned Max Centre.
Posted inIndigenous, Local History, Moree
Moree’s Freedom Ride history gets a Blue Plaque, as nominations open for the next round
Moree’s role in the 1965 Freedom Ride will be marked with a Blue Plaque this Thursday, as the NSW Government opens nominations for the next round of the state’s heritage program.
Posted inAnimals, Consultations and feedback, Moree Plains Shire
Have your say on Moree’s off-leash dog park
Moree’s Webb Oval could soon be off-leash. Council wants your feedback on the concept plan before submissions close in September.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree Plains Shire
Moree Plains council awards $14,000 to community groups
Five Moree Plains groups are sharing in $14,000 from council’s latest donations round, and applications for the next round are open now.
Posted inMoney, Moree
Moree projects lowest borrowings in 14 years
Moree Plains Shire Council has adopted a long-term financial plan projecting its lowest borrowings in 14 years, with no new loans forecast.
Posted inGrants and funding, Moree
Applications open for Moree Plains Shire Council’s community enhancement fund
Applications are now open for Moree Plains Shire Council’s 2026 Community Enhancement Fund, offering grants of up to $25,000 for projects.