Tag: Moree 2400
Gas pipeline developers hope to use local reserves
Developers of a natural gas pipeline between Queensland and Hunter in New South Wales, through the north-west, say they are talking to gas producers in the region about the possibility of tapping into the large reserves in the Pilliga.[MORE]
Pilgrims are looking for hope: Moree Priest
A Moree based Catholic priest who is taking part in World Youth Day activities in Sydney says there is little doubt the Pope's plea to reignite the fire of Christian faith is already having an affect at World Youth Day[MORE]
Moree council to consider oval development report
Moree Plains Shire Council will meet tonight to consider the future of the supermarket development that is planned for Taylor Oval.[MORE]
World Youth Day to deplete regional police: union
The Police Association of New South Wales has warned police in country centres will be under pressure to cope with the extra workload created by World Youth Day in Sydney.[MORE]
Police to head to Sydney for World Youth Day
Police from the north-west New South Wales region have been told to cancel their holidays over the next few weeks as local officers travel to Sydney to help with operations during World Youth Day activities.[MORE]
Drought spreads in north-west NSW
The drought is continuing to bite back in the New England and north-west New South Wales.[MORE]
Man to face court over Narrabri murder
A man will face court today, after the death of a man in Narrabri yesterday.[MORE]
Mayor up-beat about Indigenous consultative committee
The Mayor of the Moree Plains Shire Council says he is hopeful the formation of a new Indigenous consultative committee will help in the debate over the development of a new supermarket complex.[MORE]
Moree to get cameras in CBD
Work is expected to start shortly on a new security camera network for Moree's central business district.[MORE]
Revamp to force Copeton Waters Park move
State Water has told stakeholders at Copeton Dam, east of Moree, the popular Copeton Waters Park will have to be moved to make way for the planned upgrade.[MORE]
Dept 'trying to stop schoolkids abusing others'
Authorities say they are trying to protect children allegedly being sexually assaulted by older students in NSW schools.[MORE]
Children 'sexually abusing classmates' in remote NSW
Children are sexually abusing their younger classmates in remote NSW schools, inquiry hears.[MORE]
Aboriginal women live in fear, inquiry hears
A State Government inquiry has been told Aboriginal women in northern New South Wales live in fear of their men.[MORE]
Community helps crack drug supply operations
The head of the Barwon local area police command says information from the community has helped his officers crack several drug supply operations in the Moree and Wee Waa districts.[MORE]
Tamworth region marks Reconciliation Week
The communities of Tamworth and Moree in north-west New South Wales are preparing special events to mark Reconciliation Week.[MORE]
Moree council seeks rate variation
The Moree Plains Shire Council is to apply to the New South Wales Government for a variation of almost 10 per cent in its general rate.[MORE]
Policeman dad 'unaware of fudged breath test'
A corruption inquiry has heard a senior constable told a junior officer to "do something" to stop his son being charged for drink-driving last year. [MORE]
I helped bully boss fudge breath test: officer
A policeman involved in letting off a drunk driver has told an inquiry he did it because the officer who gave the order intimidated and bullied him.[MORE]
Policeman admits faking breath test
A senior police constable has admitted to a corruption inquiry he fudged a breath test to get a friend's colleague off a drink-driving charge in north-western New South Wales. [MORE]
Officer denies drink-drive corruption claim
A New South Wales Corrective Services officer being investigated for corruption has denied he used his position to help get a colleague off a drink driving charge. [MORE]
Drunk prison officer 'let off, escorted home'
The Police Integrity Commission (PIC) has begun hearing allegations of corruption involving New South Wales police officers and random breath tests.[MORE]
Councils defiant over water infrastructure control
The New South Wales Government has ordered an inquiry into council run water and sewerage services in Inverell.[MORE]
Boost for Moree police numbers
The police association has welcomed a big boost to the number of new officers that have been appointed to the Moree-based Barwon local area command.[MORE]
Archaeological tests urged for discount store site
The company hired to asses the proposed major discount store for Moree's Taylor Oval is recommending the site undergo an archaeological examination.[MORE]
Council to sign CCTV memorandum
The Moree Plains Shire Council is to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate with police over security camera surveillance, despite legal advice its signing what amounts to a blank document.[MORE]
