Comments by Premier Chris Minns and Water Minister Rose Jackson implied the state government may be considering ending local government management of water. Should they?
Moree Plains Shire Council
Posted inBusiness
Moree small business fund pilot launched
Moree Plains Shire Council has launched a new Small Business Fund Pilot Program to help support and stimulate eligible small businesses.
Posted inGeneral News
New bike track in Mungindi opened
The new bike track in Mungindi at the WH Smith Park has been officially opened in front of a big crowd of kids and their bikes.
Posted inAgriculture, Moree
Petition demands Moree Saleyards reopen
A petition calling for reopening the Livestock Saleyards at Moree has attracted 279 signatures in the space of only 10 days.
Posted inIndigenous, Moree
Reconciliation Action Plan being developed for Moree Plains Shire
A reconciliation action plan (RAP) is being developed by Moree Plains Shire Council, with a number of information sessions coming up for members of the Aboriginal community to have their say.
Posted inInvestigation, Local News, Local politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Our Roads part 2: Can we fix it? Yes we can.
In the second part of our investigative series, we look at whether our councils have enough staff and plant to fix the extensive damage to our roads.
Posted inInvestigation, Local News, Local politics, News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Our Roads: A New England Times Investigation
In this three part series, the New England Times is having a deeper look at the state of our region’s roads: the repairs needed, whether our councils have the workforce and equipment they need, and whether the hundreds of millions on offer is enough.