North West

Moree Plains Shire Council is moving forward with plans for a new aquatic facility at Taylor Oval, confirming its commitment to delivering a modern, accessible precinct while meeting heritage requirements. At the March ordinary council meeting, councillors endorsed the next phase of planning, outlining a pathway to bring the long-anticipated project to a “shovel-ready” stage. Council is adopting a dual-track approach after receiving updated advice from Heritage NSW about the site’s listing on the Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System (AHIMS). This will involve detailed Aboriginal cultural heritage investigations alongside the development of a comprehensive master plan. A formal heritage assessment […]

Moree’s black soil plains are part of Australian society’s beating heart. It’s where the wheat is grown that fills pantries with pasta, bread, noodles, and biscuits, and where cotton clothing is born. A region rich in agricultural production, helping feed and clothe the world, the Moree community enjoys a great appreciation for fresh produce and seasonal-based recipes, with the success of the Moree on a Plate Food and Wine Festival – now in its 22nd year – a testament to this recognition. For almost two decades Moree on a Plate has celebrated talent from across the Moree community and beyond, […]