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Police continuing inquiries into two Moree break-ins

Inquiries are continuing into two break-ins in Moree from early March. Just after 2am on Tuesday, March 5, a 79-year-old woman was asleep at her home on Oak Street, Moree, when she was woken by four people who had forced entry to the residence before stealing her handbag and keys. The group fled, stealing her car. Shortly before 3am, four people forced entry into a home on Gwydir Street, when they were confronted by the occupants, an 84-year-old woman and a 85-year-old man. The man was pushed to the ground with the group demanding keys. The group fled empty handed […]

Apr 8, 2024

Coulton to retire at next election

Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton has announced he will not contest the seat at the next election. Mr Coulton, who was first elected to parliament in 2007, will have served as a Member of the House of Representatives for almost 17 years once he retires. The vast electorate starts from Gwydir, Narrabri, Gunnedah and Warrumbungle shires and covers western NSW. Mr Coulton served as shadow parliamentary secretary from 2007 to 2010 and Nationals’ chief whip in the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016. Following the 2016 election, he was elected Deputy Speaker, a role he held until February […]

Apr 8, 2024

NSW Farmers pushing for action as 3G closure nears

The state’s peak farming body, NSW Farmers, has called for the federal government to take urgent action to ensure phone companies don’t leave thousands of farmers without mobile coverage as the 3G shutdown looms. At present, large parts of NSW have limited or no mobile phone reception, and many regions rely on 3G networks to communicate, especially during emergency situations. NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee chair Deb Charlton said the shutdown of Telstra’s 3G service on June 30 – as well as Optus’ 3G closure in September – would spell disaster for many farmers who often work alone and a […]

Apr 1, 2024

Kathi Williams farewells Moree Christian School

By Bill Poulos Popular school bursar Kathi Williams has called it a day after nearly 20 years’ employment at Moree Christian School. Mrs Williams will officially click off the calculator over Easter, as she looks forward to retirement with her husband, Wayne. “We plan to move to a cooler climate and be closer to our children and grandchildren, so we can spend more time with them,” Mrs Williams said. “I would also like to hope some travelling is on the cards,” she laughed. Mrs Williams started crunching numbers at Moree Christian School in 2007, after spending 14 years in the […]

Apr 1, 2024

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