Freedom Ride

Moree Memorial Hall to join Freedom Ride trail with Blue Plaque unveiling

Moree Memorial Hall will become part of the 1965 Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail when its plaque is officially unveiled on Thursday, August 13.

August 11, 2026
Census 2026

It’s Census Night: Here’s why you count

Census Night is tonight, and completing the Census as fully and accurately as you can matters in Moree Plains. The information helps show what our community needs now and in the future.

August 11, 2026
PolAir-Remote

Woman charged over alleged DV and breach of bail offences

Media Release: NSW Police Force A woman has been charged over alleged DV and breach of bail offences with the assistance of a PolAir Remote drone in Moree over the weekend. Officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Boston Street, Moree, about 4.50pm on Sunday 2 August 2026, following

August 5, 2026
Everyone counts

No Census form? Here is how to make sure you are counted

If your Census letter or form has not arrived, call 1800 181 227. Face-to-face help will also be available at Balo Square in Moree.

August 4, 2026
Newell Upgrades

Moree Plains Shire Council welcomes $181 million Newell Highway upgrade

Moree Plains Shire Council has welcomed the Australian and NSW Government’s announcement of a $181 million investment to deliver the next stage of heavy-duty pavement upgrades on the Newell Highway north of Moree.

July 29, 2026
50m Pool

Calm conversations at Taylor Oval sessions

The two face-to-face sessions gave residents an opportunity to question consultants and senior Council staff about the draft masterplan.

July 27, 2026
New Rangers

Council brings ranger service in-house to tackle roaming animals

Two of three in-house ranger positions have been filled as Moree Plains Shire Council shifts towards regular patrols, after-hours responses and a more proactive approach to stray and roaming animals.

July 24, 2026
Celebrating 40 Years

CareFlight marks 40 years with strong Moree connection

CareFlight is celebrating four decades of service includes Moree among the regional locations supporting its northern NSW Patient Transport Service.

July 24, 2026
NSW Farmers

Moree’s Rebecca Reardon elected incoming NSW Farmers president

Moree mixed farmer Rebecca Reardon was elected unopposed as the incoming president of NSW Farmers at the organisation’s annual conference on July 21, 2026.

July 22, 2026
Police

Man charged over alleged domestic violence assault

A man has been charged over an alleged domestic violence assault with the assistance of a PolAir Remote drone in Moree yesterday.

July 19, 2026
Animal Policy

How many animals could you keep under Moree Plains’ proposed rules?

A draft policy now open for public comment proposes different limits for dogs, cats, poultry and livestock based on property size.

July 18, 2026
Kids Art Classes

Paint, paper and pastels: Moree’s young artists are just getting started

The name behind the art studio has changed, but Creative Minds After School and Creating Space for Teens will continue in Term 3 at Social Co House.

July 15, 2026