Since founding Bangalow Koalas in 2019, Linda has spearheaded the planting of over 413,000 trees across 150 properties in New South Wales’s Northern Rivers region, with a goal to reach 500,000 trees by the end of 2025. Her dedication has been recognised with numerous accolades, including being named the Australian Geographic Society’s Conservationist of the Year in 2022 and an Australia Day 2024 Local Hero Nominee in New South Wales. In reflecting on Linda’s impact, Ray Martin described her at the Australian Geographic Society’s Gala Awards 2022 as “someone you’d definitely want alongside you in the trenches.” We are honoured to welcome Linda Sparrow to Moree Plains Shire as our Australia Day Ambassador, where she will join us in celebrating the spirit of community and resilience.

Acknowledgement to Country: Moree Plains Shire Council acknowledges and pays respect to the Kamilaroi people and their Elders, both past and present, as the traditional custodians of this land.

Published: 07 January 2025 Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre  Due to a failure in aging equipment in the plant room at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC), we regretfully advise that the swimming po…

Acknowledgement to Country: Moree Plains Shire Council acknowledges and pays respect to the Kamilaroi people and their Elders, both past and present, as the traditional custodians of this land.

Together with Council and the community, let's celebrate individuals who have made remarkable contributions to their communities and warmly welcome those taking the pledge to become Australian citizen…

Published: 03 January 2025 2025 Australia Day awards It is time to recognise excellence and shine a spotlight on those remarkable individuals and community groups with nominations for the Australia D…

This year we continued to advocate for the completion of the 22km ‘missing link’ of incomplete Inland Rail track and siding in the centre of our shire and Special Activation Precinct (SAP) and were fo…

Published: 23 December 2024 Giving an update Brendan Moylan MP attended the Extraordinary Council Meeting last week to discuss key projects within his electorate with Councillors and senior managemen…

Published: 23 December 2024 Boggabilla Community Action Committee Last week, Cr Fred McGrady and Cr Peter Mailler, along with 30 attendees, gathered at the Boggabilla Town and Country Club for the B…