Despite regional areas being vastly less populated than urban centres, fatalities on rural and regional roads account for about two-thirds of the road toll every year, with 811 lives lost in 2023. “Every one of us plays a crucial role in reducing road trauma and ensuring that every journey on a regional, rural or remote road is a safe one,” Mayor Mark Johnson said. Rural Road Safety Month – an initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) – runs throughout September, prompting the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) to issue an urgent reminder to all drivers to take additional care and heed safety warnings.

Council is proud to present a number of iconic Australian bush dances occurring in Moree, Pallamallawa, Gurley, Mungindi and Garah during the month of September.  The magical events will provide…

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.

Draft Development Control Plan – Flood Chapter Draft Development Control Plan – Flood Chapter At its meeting of 14 August 2024 Council resolved to place the Draft Development Control Plan – Flood Chap…

Published: 29 August 2024 Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement DA2018/10 Voluntary Planning Agreement   Draft Planning Agreement: Under s7.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979  Betwe…

September Schedule for the Mobile Library Van The Moree Plains Mobile Library Van is on the move throughout May. Have a browse through the community van equipped with a collection of books, magazin…

Published: 28 August 2024 Save the Date: Christmas at Twilight 2024 We’re in for a CRACKER of a festive season and Council is excited to announce 'Christmas at Twilight 2024' is scheduled for…

A New Moree Plains ‘Welcome Experience’ for Essential Workers Police officers, teachers, firefighters, medical professionals, allied healthcare workers and childcare workers are set to receive an extr…

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.