Media Releases

Heber Street Shopfront Looking ‘polished’ Thanks to Small Business Fund

Polished Nail Spa’s new location on Heber Street has a vibrant new look with custom signage recently installed.

As successful recipients of $5,000 under Council’s Small Business Fund 2025, Polished Nail Spa’s owner and operator Angela Kelehear informed, the money awarded through Council’s Small Business Fund has allowed for the installing of beautiful new signage, completing her relocation to a larger and more prominent space on Heber Street, Moree.

Moree Plains Shire Council is proud to financially support positive economic activity in our Shire through the Small Business Fund which has so far awarded $58,101 across 14 projects.

"The Small Business Fund aims to encourage and financially support positive economic activity that will contribute to the growth and liveability of our Shire.

“We have now funded upgrades to two shopfronts on this particular stretch of Heber Street, making a significant impact to not just those businesses but also the visual appeal of our CBD,” stated Mayor Susannah Pearse.

If you think your small business could benefit from a cash injection of up to $5,000, make sure you are subscribed to Council’s Business Burst newsletter. 

For further information on the program, please contact Council’s Economic Development Team on (02) 6757 3222.            

Image – Polished Nail Spa’s, business owner Angela Kelehear, outside her store on Heber Street, Moree.        

Council Services and Facilities for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday

Council would like to inform the Moree Plains community of the following services and facilities’ operating hours for the King’s Birthday Long Weekend public holiday, Monday 9 June 2025.

Unless otherwise noted below, Council’s services and facilities, including the Moree Customer Service Centre, will operate as normal until 5:00pm Friday 6 June. Services and facilities will recommence as usual from Tuesday 10 June 2025.

Waste Services

Please be advised kerbside garbage, recycling and organics collections will be as normal.

Landfill operating hours:

Monday 9 June 2025 - Moree Landfill Opening Hours - Open: 9 am – 1 pm
Monday 9 June 2025 - Villages Landfill Opening Hours - Mungindi closed

Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre (DAC)

Friday 6 June – Closed
Monday 9 June – Closed

Moree Community Library

Friday 6 June – 10am-5pm
Saturday 7 June – 10am-12pm
Monday 9 June – Closed

Gwydir Daycare and Preschool

Friday 6 June – Open
Monday 9 June – Closed

Ranger Services

Please call the after-hours service on 02 6757 3222 to access Ranger Services for emergencies.

Moree Tourism

Saturday 7 June – 9am to 1pm
Sunday 8 June – 9am to 1pm
Monday 9 June – 9am to 1pm

Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre

Friday 6 June – 6am to 7pm
Saturday 7 June – 8am to 6pm
Sunday 8 June – 8am to 6pm
Monday 9 June – 10am to 5pm

Bank Art Museum Moree (BAMM)

Saturday 7 June – 10am – 1pm
Sunday 8 June and Monday 9 June - Closed

Water Filling Station

The Water Filling Station (Maude Street, near Depot) will operate as normal.

Moree Regional Airport

Will operate as usual.

For emergency and urgent matters, Council can still be contacted 24/7 on the after-hours phone number 02 6757 3222.

Vale

On behalf of the local government sector, I would like to acknowledge the passing of former Moree Plains Shire councillor, Mr Jim Crawford.

Mr Crawford served on council from 2016 to 2021 and was highly regarded for his steady contribution and commitment to his community. He will be remembered as a thoughtful and community-minded individual who gave his time in service to others.

To the Crawford family, and to all who knew him, we extend our sincere condolences on behalf of councils across NSW.

Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM
LGNSW President

Scheduled Works - Max Centre Shop Fronts

Under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI) funding, works will be undertaken on the façade of the Max Centre.

Works will include pressure cleaning (Sunday June 1) and the external painting of the Max Centre shop fronts (Monday June 2).

These works are being undertaken with the intent to limit the impact on businesses and pedestrians.

We appreciate your understanding while we undertake these broader initiatives to improve the amenity and foot traffic in the Moree CBD.

Tree Maintenance Works

Council wishes to advise that planned tree maintenance works will be carried out on Frome Street (between Alice Street and Thompsons Avenue) on Sunday 1 June 2025 (6am to 12pm)

The proposed duration of the works will take (1) day, weather permitting.

To facilitate these works and ensure public safety, Council will have traffic control in place during this time.

Council will endeavour to minimise any disruption to residents and businesses and appreciates your understanding while Council carry out these works.

If you have any queries regarding this matter, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Department on (02) 6757 3222 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..