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Moree Plains Shire Council

Locality: Moree, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6757 3222

Address: 30 Heber Street, Level 2, Max Centre. 2400 Moree, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au

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25.01.2022 MAJOR LEAK - DEPOT TYCANNAH STREET THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER 2020 A major leak at Tycannah Street Depot might be affecting water supply to residents around the area.... Water to the Depot has been turned off, possibly restricting water supply to nearby residents too or causing an issue with low water pressure. Works are underway to ensure water is turned back on as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please contact Council on 6757 3222 for any enquiries.

25.01.2022 INLAND RAIL IN THE MOREE PLAINS Works on the Inland Rail through the Moree Plains are scheduled to commence construction later this year as part of the Narrabri to North Star project. Let’s take a look at the recently completed Parkes to Narromine section of the Inland Rail to understand what’s ahead of us.... Since construction commenced on the Parkes to Narromine project in 2018: Upgrades to 98km of existing corridor and 5.3km of new rail. $109.7 million total spend with local businesses. 1,862 people worked on the project, 762 being local residents from the Parkes area. 302 Indigenous people worked on the project, 197 of whom are local Indigenous workers. 99 local businesses supplied to the project, 9 of which were Indigenous businesses.

24.01.2022 FAREWELL COUNCILLOR SUE PRICE OAM After just over 12 years around the Council table, Councillor Sue Price OAM formally resigned from her position and attended her last meeting of Moree Plains Shire Council today. The decision to step down from Council stems from Mrs Price relocating earlier this year to Toowoomba to be closer to her children and grandchildren....Continue reading

24.01.2022 CALLING ALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND RECRUITMENT STAFF Is the availability of skilled and qualified staff holding your business back? If so, we want to know about it! The Inland Rail provides a number of opportunities for economic growth across the region and we want to maximise this opportunity for all local businesses. ... The Regional Activation Unit are collaborating with Transport for NSW to assess existing and future skills within the Moree Plains and what might impact growth. Be a part of the strategy to overcome skills shortage by completing this 10-minute survey and help aid the creation of jobs in our region. The survey closes on 16 October. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WNVLJ7J

24.01.2022 RATES DUE Just a friendly reminder that rates are now due. If you are experiencing financial hardship we do encourage you to contact our Rates Department (02) 6757 3222

24.01.2022 DOUBLE DEMERIT POINTS LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND Drivers are reminded that double demerits will be in place over the Labour Day long week commencing 12am, Friday 2 October 2020 to 11.59pm, Monday 5 October 2020.... Drivers will incur a fine and double demerit points if they are: caught speeding using a mobile phone while driving not wearing a seatbelt caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol not wearing a helmet on a motorcycle disobeying road rules and signs The Demerit Points Scheme helps make our roads safer by encouraging motorists to drive responsibly. Be safe this long weekend, be a responsibly driver.

23.01.2022 INLAND RAIL IN THE MOREE PLAINS It’s been a big month for the Inland Rail: Completed: First section of the Inland Rail project from Parkes to Narromine ... Completed: First train running on this completed section A momentous occasion signalling the beginning of a new way to move goods around Australia to better link farmers, producers and businesses to national and global markets. And we’re next.

23.01.2022 INLAND RAIL CONSTRUCTION BEGINS Fantastic to host Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and our Federal Member Mark Coulton in Moree as construction on the Narrabri to North Star section of the Inland Rail (Phase 1) officially commenced.

22.01.2022 LEVEL 4 WATER RESTRICTIONS FOR MUNGINDI WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT FOR 2 DAYS With a plant failure at Council’s onsite Water Treatment Plant in Mungindi, Council regrettably wishes to advise residents of Mungindi that Level 4 Water Restrictions need to be implemented with immediate effect until midnight on Wednesday 2 December 2020....Continue reading

22.01.2022 INLAND RAIL LOOKING FOR LOCALS TO SHARE IN $693 MILLION PROJECT With the award of the $693 million construction contract for Phase 1 of the Narrabri to North Star section of the Inland Rail, it’s full steam ahead for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail in the Moree Plains. ARTC and head contractor Trans4m Rail are now looking to source local plant, equipment, materials and people to support rail works, roadworks, prospective sub-contractors, suppliers and equipotent p...roviders. Last week, nearly 200 prospective job seekers and local businesses attended ‘Meet the Contractor’ sessions in Moree and now is the time for local suppliers to register for supply opportunities through the Project’s ICN Gateway page. Expressions of Interest are now invited for a number of Work Packages - https://gateway.icn.org.au//inland-rail-narrabri-to-north- Moree Plains Shire Council is delighted with the response from local businesses thus far, noting that nearly 20% of registrations on the page have been from local suppliers. Mayor Katrina Humphries issued a reminder to businesses seeking to be involved in the project, I know I keep saying it, but this is the biggest project North West NSW has ever seen and it’s going to be based right here in the Moree Plains. You don’t put together a $700 million project of this scale on the back of an envelope. I would encourage all local suppliers to visit the ICN Gateway to determine which opportunities are available for their business. The work packages are now open and as you can imagine, there is plenty of work on offer across a number of industries. There’s everything from site cleaning and transportation services to construction-based work like pipe and culvert laying and concrete cutting. The enthusiasm for local participation in the project is shared by both ARTC and Trans4m Rail, noting that significant expenditure made its way into local hands for the first completed section of the Inland Rail. ARTC confirmed the approach taken on Inland Rail was to engage a major contractor for each project stage, which would then use smaller regional suppliers and businesses to source and deliver a variety of materials and services. This approach was echoed by Trans4m Rail’s Project Director, Mr Jon Holmes confirming that Trans4m Rail is committed to supporting local and Indigenous businesses to ensure they are prepared for, and provided with, opportunities to participate in Inland Rail. For further information about how to become a supplier for the Inland Rail, visit: Trans4M Rail’s website: https://www.trans4mrail.com.au/#PROCUREMENT ICN Gateway: https://gateway.icn.org.au//inland-rail-narrabri-to-north-

22.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT CLOSING 4pm Wednesday 9 December Roads Material Officer. Permanent full-time 35 hours per week.... CLOSING 2021 Expressions of Interest: Casual Administrative Support Officer Expressions of Interest: Casual Child Care Assistant Applications for this position MUST be made via Council's website page, see link below. https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/want-a-job/positions-vacant

22.01.2022 LOW WATER PRESSURE - NORTH MOREE WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2020 Residents in North Moree will experience low water pressure for around 4 hours following a supply main break in Gwydir Street.... Gwyidir street is currently under traffic control to allow emergency works to commence, residents should avoid the area and seek an alternate route if possible. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please contact Council on 6757 3222 for any enquiries.

21.01.2022 BIG SKY LIBRARIES MOREE COMMUNITY LIBRARY Need ideas to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays? ... The Moree Community Library has you covered. Join the Library these school holidays for a two-week long Star Wars Festival! Activities include: Movie Screenings (space limited, bookings essential) Star Wars displays Take-home crafts Where's Wookie hunt All activities are being conducted under the requirements of the Public Health Order and have social distancing measures in place.

19.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS BOGGABILLA CENTRAL SCHOOL ARTC INLAND RAIL ARTWORK Twenty students from grade levels across Boggabilla Central School helped produce this magnificent 3 piece artwork with artist E Binge.... The work was delivered to ARTC Inland Rail this week and will be displayed in its Toowoomba Office. But never fear, one of the inland rail vehicles will be wrapped in the artwork so keep an eye out for it. Well done Ashleigh Williams, Indigenous Participation Advisor Inland Rail

18.01.2022 We are on the ground with our multi agency team today! Fire and Rescue NSW NSW Environment Protection Authority Aboriginal Affairs NSW

18.01.2022 BIG SKY LIBRARIES Last week the Moree Community Library had an action packed schedule of activities as they celebrated the much loved Dinovember festivities! Check out what our little loyal library members got up to during the week.

18.01.2022 ALCOHOL FREE ZONES RE-ESTABLISHED Alcohol Free Zones (Zones) have been re-established in Moree, Boggabilla and Mungindi following a resolution passed by Council and signage replaced advising of the zones. The Zones have been re-established within 300 metres of outlets supplying alcohol in Boggabilla and Mungindi and within 500 metres in Moree.... The draft proposal to re-establish the Zones in Moree, Boggabilla and Mungindi was on public exhibition for 30 days and accessible to community members for comment through Council’s website. Relevant stakeholders such as Moree Community Safety Committee, NSW Police, local Licensees, Local Aboriginal Land Councils and the Anti-Discrimination Board were also invited through direct correspondence to provide feedback on the proposal. Four submissions were in support of the re-establishment of the Zones while one submission requested a variation. Upon review, Council considered there was no need to modify or increase the area of the Zones. The Zones have been enforced within Moree, Boggabilla, and Mungindi since 2012, and have proven to be an effective tool in assisting NSW Police and Council to manage the safety of our community members. The blue shading in the maps below of Moree, Boggabilla, and Mungindi displays the roads, public car park, parks and footpaths included in the re-established Zones.

15.01.2022 ASBESTOS AWARENESS WEEK How do you correctly dispose of asbestos? Asbestos must be disposed at a licenced facility you must not put it in your household red bin. ... 1. Contact the Moree Waste Management Facility on (02) 6752 9013 to let them know you need to dispose of asbestos and what time you will be there. 2. Ensure you wet the material and then seal it in heavy-duty plastic to keep fibers contained. 3. Clearly label it as asbestos and transport to the Moree Waste Management Facility. If you are unsure about the material, we strongly recommended that you engage licensed asbestos removalists who are trained to remove and dispose of asbestos safely. Big penalties apply for illegal disposal of asbestos. This includes putting it in a domestic rubbish bin, waste skip bin or dumping it in the bush.

15.01.2022 This weekend is the @nswrfs Get Ready Weekend. Each year, NSW communities experience a range of emergencies, including floods, storms, grass fires, bushfires, home fires and power outages. Our emergency service organisations do an incredible job keeping us safe, but they can only do so much. ... Being aware and being prepared is everyone’s responsibility. Get Ready in five simple steps. #GetReadyNSW @ResilienceNSW

14.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT CLOSING 4pm Wednesday 18 November Truck Driver-Low Loader. Permanent full-time 38 hours per week.... School Based Traineeships 2021. Temporary part-time. Human Resources - Certificate II Business Moree Community Library - Certificate II Business CLOSING 4pm Wednesday 25 November Road Materials Officer. Permanent full-time 38 hours per week. 2 x Labourer (Water and Sewer). Permanent full-time 38 hours per week. Applications for this position MUST be made via Council's website page, see link below. https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/want-a-job/positions-vacant

14.01.2022 FLOODPLAIN FEASIBILITY STUDY UNDERWAY With the recent appointment of Dryside Engineering (Dryside), works are underway for the feasibility study of the flood risk management plan recommended options contained in the Moree and Environs Floodplain Risk Management Plan (Plan), adopted by Council in May 2019. Late last year, Council was successful in securing $137,000 from the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for this study, which will allow the community, th...rough Council and the Moree Plains Shire Floodplain Risk Management Committee (Committee), to work through the recommendations. This week, Dryside is on the ground in the Moree Plains, for the first time since their appointment. The Plan summarises a number of management measures (Structural Planning and Emergency Response) that have been recommended for further investigation for Moree. During their visit this week to Moree, Dryside will commence investigations into these identified potential flood protection measures which aim to reduce the impact of major flood events on the community in Moree. The measures to be further investigated include alterations to planning controls for high risk residential areas; the feasibility of raising a number of roads in town to facilitate safe evacuation prior to, and during, a flood; raising the northern approach to Dr Geoffrey Hunter Bridge on Balo Street and developing a helicopter landing area at Yarraman (including reducing the number of powerlines and/or relocating such services for safety). Dryside have also been engaged as part of the feasibility study to scrutinise and review the flood protection measure identified in the Plan’s recommendations which has raised most concern for many community members; the potential Moree town levee. These investigations will involve onsite meetings with identified stakeholders as well as meeting with members of the Committee. Once the feasibility study is completed, Council will work together with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall to secure future funding to support any physical flood mitigation works. For more details in relation to Floodplain Risk Management in the Moree Plains, see Council’s website > Hot Topics> Floodplain Risk Management. Interested community members should provide their comments to Council’s Engineering Services team so these can be passed onto Dryside.

14.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE Council hereby notifies that an Ordinary Council Meeting including an open forum will be held this Thursday 24 September 2020 in the Moree Plains Shire Council, Council Chambers, Level 1, the Max Centre, Moree from 4pm. The Agenda for the Ordinary Council Meeting is available on our website:... https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au//1665-public-business-pap/file Having regard to the COVID-19 Public Health Orders and regulations for social distancing and gatherings, Council's Public Forum will continue but will take a different form. If you are interested in making a representation at the Public Forum, please contact Council's Executive Office on 6757 3222 to register for a place in the Public Forum gallery.

14.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT CLOSING 4pm Thursday 31 December General Applications - Expressions of Interest... CLOSING 2021 Expressions of Interest: Casual Administrative Support Officer Expressions of Interest: Casual Child Care Assistant Applications for this position MUST be made via Council's website page, see link below. https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/want-a-job/positions-vacant

14.01.2022 INLAND RAIL | HAVE YOUR SAY The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the North Star to NSW/Queensland Border project was released for public exhibition by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) on 26 August 2020. DPIE welcomes your feedback during public exhibition of the project’s EIS. Your feedback will help DPIE better understand the views of the community and informs their assessment of the project.... You are invited to make a submission to DPIE between 26 August and 6 October 2020. Inland Rail has one remaining online information session - next Tuesday 29 September 2020, 2pm to 4pm - on how to navigate the EIS. Please register your attendance via phone or email in the links

13.01.2022 CALLING ALL STALL HOLDERS FOR CHRISTMAS AT TWILIGHT EVENT The festive cheer continues to spread across the black soil plains with confirmation that Moree’s Christmas at Twilight event is going ahead from 5pm on Friday 18 December. Local businesses, community groups and general stall holders are invited to participate in the annual Christmas at Twilight event.... To confirm your participation and reserve a spot for your stall, complete the registration form and submit this along with a copy of your public liability insurance and COVID Safety Plan to Council’s Community Development Team [email protected] or via fax on 02 6752 3934. All vendors will be required to submit a COVID Safety Plan along with their registration form. Food vendors COVID safe plan template: https://www.nsw.gov.au//covi/restaurants-cafes-food-courts. Ride vendors COVID safe plan template: https://www.nsw.gov.au///theme-parks-and-amusement-centres. Forms must be submitted no later than Thursday 10 December 2020. To download a registration form, visit: https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au//1715-christmas-at-twilig/file. Christmas at Twilight is an alcohol-free, family friendly event to celebrate the festive season; the event will include carols, stalls and a fireworks display. We have received confirmation that a very important guest from the North Pole has received a special COVID-19 exemption to attend the event, should his pre-Christmas schedule permit. Christmas at Twilight will be held at the Ron Harborne Oval on Friday 18 December from 5.00pm 9.00pm.

13.01.2022 JELLICOE PARK MARKETS Moree Plains Shire Council and operators of the Jellicoe Park Markets (the 1st Moree Scout Group) are working on a COVID-19 Safe Plan to enable the Jellicoe Park Markets to re-open in the near future. Director of Planning and Community Development, Angus Witherby, has explained the process involved to getting the markets back up and running. ... There are a number of hurdles to overcome before the markets can return, said Mr Witherby. Current NSW Health Orders limit the number of people who can attend at any one time. A gated site has been the most obvious solution to managing the number of people attending, which poses challenges for using the current Jellicoe Park site. We are currently working with the operators to determine an appropriate way to manage this issue and also working through the requirements of a COVID-19 Safe Plan. Mayor Katrina Humphries agreed, stating We want to keep our community absolutely safe, but people also need to get out of the house and have a bit of fun. She reinforced that Council continued to seek comprehensive and well thought out COVID-19 Safety Plans. Getting these plans right is critical for our community. We are wanting the same high standard of plans from everybody. Other communities might do things differently that is up to them - but our community expects and needs a gold standard approach, Mayor Humphries concluded. Angus Witherby, Director of Planning and Community Development said that as the virus situation was becoming less acute in NSW, there was more scope for these events. While Council did not play a role in the approval process for the recent food night market at the showground, we did work with the organisers to ensure they had a comprehensive COVID-19 Safe Plan in place before continuing with the event, explained Mr Witherby. Council outsources the organisation and operations of the monthly markets to the 1st Moree Scout’s Group, who are working together with Council to have the markets up and running before Christmas.

11.01.2022 NSW SMALL BUSINESS MONTH Thank you to the small businesses who call the Moree Plains home. And thanks to our local community for continuing to support them.

10.01.2022 LOCAL BUSINESSES AND WORKERS TO SHARE IN $693 MILLION INLAND RAIL PROJECT REGISTER NOW With construction works to kick off shortly on the first part of the Inland Rail in the Moree Plains Shire, now is the time for local suppliers and job seekers to step up and secure a slice of the works on offer to locals.... ARTC awarded the $693 million construction contract for Phase 1 of the Narrabri to North Star section of the Inland Rail to Trans4m Rail, and Trans4M Rail is now looking to appoint local sub-contractors and workers for certain parts of the construction works. Next week, ARTC and Trans4m Rail will be in Moree and are calling for interested local suppliers and job seekers to register now for the ’Meet the Contractors’ sessions being held next Tuesday 1 December 2020. Moree Plains Shire Council Mayor, Cr Katrina Humphries, is urging locals to make the most of the economic boom that is about to hit the Moree Plains by businesses and job seekers doing what they can to put their best foot forward. The Moree region is filled with passionate suppliers and amazing talent providing a level of service second to none. Locals need to grab this opportunity with both hands - Inland Rail is a once in a life time opportunity. With the recent announcement of Trans4m Rail as the Tier 1 Contractor, it’s now crunch time to get involved, said the Mayor. ARTC and Trans4m Rail will be hosting three sessions for the day; local suppliers and job seekers should register their interest for one of the following: Session 1: Subcontractors and Supply Chain 7.30am 9.00am Project overview, procurement and supply chain opportunities Session 2: Employment Opportunities and Job Network Providers 10.30am 12 noon Project overview, employment opportunities and process, job network information Session 3: Employment, Subcontractors and Supply Chain 5.30pm 7.00pm Project overview, procurement and supply chain opportunities and process, employment opportunities and process To register your interest in attending one of these sessions email [email protected]. For further information about how to become a supplier for the Inland Rail visit the website https://inlandrail.artc.com.au/opportunities/suppliers/

10.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT CLOSING 4pm Wednesday 2 December Inland Rail Liaison Officer. Temporary full-time 35 hours per week for up to 4 years. ... Applications for this position MUST be made via Council's website page, see link below. https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/want-a-job/positions-vacant

08.01.2022 Final call for all residents to provide feedback regarding Council’s draft Plan of Management for Community Land - Parks, Sportsgrounds and General Community Use and Natural Areas. Submission close this Friday, 25 September 2020 at 5pm. Follow this link to see how you can provide feedback: https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au//991-notice-under-section-38-l

07.01.2022 BIG SKY LIBRARIES Have you checked out the Moree Community Library's school holiday activities? The Library is hosting a number of movie screenings and craft activities to enjoy over the summer holiday, check out the attached flyer and contact the library to book your spot!

07.01.2022 WATER DISRUPTION The water will be off in Urallie Place for up to one hour to complete urgent repairs. This will also affect the southern side of Sunnyside Road. We apologise for any inconvenience.

07.01.2022 RATES DUE Just a friendly reminder that rates are due on Wednesday, 30 September 2020. This is one month later then usual due to Covid-19. If you are experiencing financial hardship we do encourage you to contact our Rates Department (02) 6757 3222

06.01.2022 DELAY FOR WATER NOTICES By now, water notices for the first quarter of the 2020/2021 financial year would usually have arrived in mail boxes across the Shire. Moree Plains Shire Council would like to advise water users that the Quarter 1 water notices have been delayed due to unforeseeable interruptions with the final roll-out of smart water meter readers throughout Moree. ... It is anticipated that the first water notice received this financial year will relate to water consumption for a period commencing in June 2020 through to November 2020. Notices are currently being processed by Council, with the mail-outs to be finalised in the coming weeks. Payment for these notices will not be due until the end of January 2021, with interest not applying on these bills until after this time. Council encourages any business or residence who might encounter issues satisfying their obligations for payment for the first water notice or who is otherwise experiencing financial hardship to contact Council’s Rates Department (02) 6757 3222.

06.01.2022 ROLL OUT OF NEW WATER METERS FLOWS THROUGH THE SHIRE Installation of smart water meters across the Shire has recommenced this week with contactors on site completing works in Moree before launching the systems throughout surrounding villages. Contractors will be knocking on the door to notify residents of the installation commencing on their property and will leave a flyer in the mailbox or at the premises once installation is complete. Residents will experience a short 20...-minute interruption to their water supply while the smart water meters are being installed. Households that experience any issues with their water pressure following the installation of a new smart water meter are encouraged to report the problem to Council and a Council employee will come and assess the issue. Following completion of the installation of smart meters throughout the Shire, residents will be provided with instructions on how to register for the customer portal and access and monitor their own water usage. If access to the property is restricted on the day of installation, our contractor will be in touch to make arrangements for the meter to be installed at a later date. For more information or to report a problem please call Customer Service on (02) 6757 3222.

05.01.2022 CR HUMPHRIES RE-ELECTED AS MAYOR Councillors Katrina Humphries and Greg Smith have been re-elected into their official positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Moree Plains Shire Council following mayoral elections at yesterday’s Council Meeting. During yesterday’s Ordinary Council Meeting, an election for the office of the Mayor was held for the 2020/21 term. Voting in this election was carried out by open voting with Cr Humphries retaining her seat as Mayor for the next 12... months. Mayor Humphries was pleased to enjoy the continued support of her fellow councillors and be re-elected as Mayor for Moree Plains Shire Council. I cherish my position at this wonderful council and am deeply touched to receive the continued support of my fellow Councillors and be re-elected as Mayor. I am looking forward to another 12 months of being Mayor and using my position to continue to campaign for the Moree Plains as well as stand up for the bush and rural communities, said Mayor Humphries. Cr Greg Smith will also return to serve an additional 12 months as Deputy Mayor of Moree Plains Shire Council. It is an honour to serve as Deputy Mayor. I look forward to driving development in the Moree Plains through many of the initiatives we have secured over the past few years, including the investigation of the Moree Special Activation Precinct, said Cr Smith. I look forward to continuing to work with Katrina and our fellow Councillors. Two nominations for the office of mayor were received from Cr Humphries and Cr Cassells, with Cr Humphries receiving 5 votes to Cr Cassells’ 3 votes. This election will move Cr Humphries into her 13th year as Mayor for Moree Plains Shire Council.

05.01.2022 Phase one of the pilot program led by the NSW Environment Protection Authority commenced this week in Moree, the program has been supported by a multi-agency team to assess properties in Moree and make them more safe.

05.01.2022 BIG SKY LIBRARIES To celebrate Book Week in October, Big Sky Libraries is running three competitions for school aged children! Following this year's theme, 'curious creatures, wild minds’ children are asked to draw or write about their favourite curious creatures, real or imaginary. ... Lucky winners will receive a Wise Words Bookshop gift voucher! Competitions: K-2 - Draw a creature! Entry form: https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au//1669-book-week-drawing-c/file 3-6 - Write short story! Entry from: https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au//1670-book-week-short-sto/file 7-12 - Write a Poem! Entry from: https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au//1671-book-week-poemcompe/file Entries are due Monday, October 26th 2020. Winners will be notified by Friday, October 30th 2020. T&Cs apply. Completed entry forms can be submitted at Moree or Mungindi Library or by emailing [email protected].

05.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT CLOSING 4pm Wednesday 7 October Boggabilla-Maintenance Labourer. Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week.... Executive Coordinator. Permanent part-time 21 hours per week. Applications for this position MUST be made via Council's website page, see link below. https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/want-a-job/positions-vacant

05.01.2022 ASBESTOS AWARENESS WEEK If you are dealing with asbestos and have undergone asbestos awareness training, then you may remove small amounts of it however you must do so safely. Plan the job, wear PPE and never break up the asbestos. If you are unsure about the material, we strongly recommended that you engage licensed asbestos removalists who are trained to remove and dispose of asbestos safely.

04.01.2022 COMMENCEMENT OF DECONSTRUCTION MAAC OLYMPIC POOL Deconstruction of the Olympic Pool at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) will commence shortly....Continue reading

04.01.2022 INLAND RAIL STEAMING INTO THE MOREE PLAINS $693 MILLION CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARDED The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has awarded the $693 million construction contract for the next section of Inland Rail, with Trans4m Rail announced as the Tier 1 Contractor for Phase 1 of the Narrabri to North Star section of the Inland Rail....Continue reading

04.01.2022 UNE SMART Region Incubator The Greenhouse Co-Working Space Moree is the happy home of the third UNE SMART Region Incubator, extending the program into North West NSW. What a year for the program - the numbers speak for themselves.... And 2021 looks even brighter, with Council now progressing the development of The Greenhouse in Moree. The Greenhouse will not only provide the UNE SMART Region Incubator with a designated space in the heart of Moree but more broadly, establish a state-of-the-art co-working space that: Fosters the development of new businesses in our Shire Allows existing businesses to scale-up Improves local capabilities Entices investment to the Moree Plains

03.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT CLOSING 4pm Wednesday 30 September Gwydir Day Care & Preschool Child Care Assistant. Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week.... CLOSING 4pm Wednesday 7 October Boggabilla-Maintenance Labourer. Permanent Full-Time 38 hours per week. Executive Coordinator. Permanent part-time 21 hours per week. Applications for this position MUST be made via Council's website page, see link below. https://www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au/want-a-job/positions-vacant

02.01.2022 BOGGABILLA AND TOOMELAH JUNIOR ATHLETICS PROGRAM WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER SESSION CANCELLED With the mercury tipped to hit 46 degrees tomorrow, unfortunately the final session of this program has been cancelled.... For more information, please contact Council's Community Development section.

01.01.2022 WE ARE IN THE SEMI FINALS ENTRIES CLOSE 4PM MONDAY 16 NOVEMBER Show us your love for the design of Moree's Love Local Gift card by reacting with a to Why Leave Town Promotions Facebook post below! ... Lets get Moree to the finals! Our good friends at Why Leave Town are also giving you the chance to win a $50 gift card to spend in a gift card program of your choice - clearly Moree Plains. Check out their pinned post to find out how.

01.01.2022 SERVICE NSW - MOBILE SERVICE CENTRES BOGGABILLA AND MUNGINDI Mobile Service Centres are visiting rural and regional communities to personally deliver access to essential NSW Government services, including:... Driver licence and Photo Card applications and renewals Driver Knowledge Tests Working With Children Check applications Applying for birth, death and marriage certificates Cost of Living* service to access more than 40 NSW Government rebates and savings. The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre is scheduled to visit: Boggabilla - Tuesday, 29 September from 10am - 3pm Mungindi - Wednesday, 30 September from 10am - 3pm Please check https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/service-centre on the day for final confirmation of the Mobile Service Centre arrival or call 13 77 88. *Mobile Service Centres cannot take appointments for the Cost of Living service. Service NSW will be happy to help you out on the day.