Tag: Moree 2400
Water released for Whittakers Lagoon
The Department of Environment says it has completed a release of water for Whittakers Lagoon west of Moree.[MORE]
Charges recommended for police accused of fudging breath test
The Police Integrity Commission (PIC) has recommended two officers who were once based in Moree, in north-western New South Wales, be charged for allegedly doctoring a breath test.[MORE]
PIC recommends dismissal over alleged DUI let-offs
The New South Wales Police Integrity Commission (PIC) has recommended that three policemen face court and lose their jobs for allegedly letting off drunk drivers.[MORE]
Mayors join push for greater local govt recognition
Mayors and council representatives from throughout the New England and north-west New South Wales are in Melbourne today for a conference that they hope will lead to constitutional recognition of local government.[MORE]
Rescued teens 'tried to cross flooded causeway'
Three Victorian teenagers had to be rescued after their car was swept off a causeway during heavy storms in northern New South Wales overnight. [MORE]
Tablelands still on flood-watch
A flood-watch remains on the Macintyre and Severn rivers on the New South Wales Northern Tablelands, with predictions of more saturating rain today.[MORE]
Volunteer 'deliberately lit bushfires'
A volunteer firefighter has been arrested in north western New South Wales as police investigate a series of bushfires in the area.[MORE]
Moree police hold more staffing talks
Moree police will be holding further talks, about staffing levels in the northern New South Wales town, with senior management today.[MORE]
City fuel price drop not reaching regions
Latest figures have indicated an eight-cents-a-litre drop in national fuel prices is not being reflected in the north-west New South Wales region.[MORE]
Police warn of drink-drive crackdown
Police from throughout the north-west New South Wales region are warning motorists they are taking part in a new joint operation to crack down on drink driving and other misbehaviour on the roads.[MORE]
Moree homes raided in drug busts
Police have raided several homes in Moree as part of ongoing drug operations.[MORE]
Thousands enjoy Melbourne Cup celebrations
Moree police say they have been kept busy overnight wiping up pockets of social misbehaviour after local Melbourne Cup celebrations.[MORE]
Inland communities want voice in water debate: Nash
Nationals' Senator Fiona Nash has met irrigators and groups in Moree, Narrabri and Gunnedah to discuss the impacts of the Government's water policies.[MORE]
North-west cleaning up after wild winds
Parts of north-west New South Wales are recovering from the battering they received yesterday in strong winds.[MORE]
RTA moves to avoid bypass work delays
The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) says it is planning to build an interim connection for the bypass of the the Newell Highway at Moree to circumvent delays in construction.[MORE]
Police threaten industrial unrest over Moree staffing
Police are threatening industrial action unless the New South Wales Government renews talks over staffing problems at Moree within the next two weeks.[MORE]
Coulton supports financial package's family focus
The Federal Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, says the Government made the right decision to support families on low-to-middle income in its $10 billion financial package.[MORE]
Weather station staff cuts suspended: union
The Public and Commercial Services Union says planned staff cuts by the Bureau of Meteorology at the Moree Weather Station have been temporarily suspended.[MORE]
Moree police consider industrial unrest in push for more staff
Moree police seem set to begin industrial action later this week after the breakdown of talks to improve staffing levels.[MORE]
Council suffers $7m write-down in credit crisis
The Moree Plains Shire Council has revealed its investments have suffered a $7 million write-down because of the current credit crisis.[MORE]
Humphries elected new Moree Mayor
The Moree Plains Shire Council has an all new leadership team.[MORE]
Drought figures bring mixed results
There has been mixed news in the latest drought figures for the New England and north-west New South Wales.[MORE]
Moree police industrial action on hold
The police association says it will put industrial action in support of extra officers for Moree on hold for another month.[MORE]
Moree teachers join strike
State school teachers in Moree will join a state-wide protest stoppage today that is expected to close about 20 schools across New South Wales.[MORE]
Police intelligence helps cut local crime
Senior police say good intelligence on local criminals has help reduce serious crime in parts of the New England and north-west New South Wales.[MORE]
