Anzac Day Ceremonies and Council Services and Facilities Operating Hours

Council would like to inform Moree Plains residents of the following events happening around the Shire on Anzac Day, Friday 25 April 2025.

(Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to an event’s start.)

Moree Dawn Service – Memorial Window, Moree Services Club

At 6:00am a dawn service will take place at the Memorial Window and breakfast will be provided at 7am.

Moree Max Wales Memorial Park

A service will start at 9am at the Max Wales Memorial Park on the western side of the Moree Services Club.

Moree Memorial Hall

At 9:30 am, a parade will assemble on Balo Street, between the Albert Street roundabout and Woolworths. During the march, a salute will take place in front of the RSL Museum (next to the Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre) on the way to the Memorial Hall. The main ceremony will take place at 10am at the Moree Memorial Hall and will be followed by morning tea.

Moree RSL Regional Military Museum Open Anzac Day

The Moree RSL Regional Military Museum will be hosting an Open Day from 1pm until 5pm.

Mungindi

A dawn service will be held at 5:45am at the front of Mungindi Community Store. It will be followed by a free BBQ breakfast.

For the day ceremony, a march will begin at 10:30am at the RSL cenotaph. The march will start and finish in front of the Mungindi Community Store and will be followed by a commemoration service.

Pallamallawa

Meeting at Pallamallawa War Memorial Hall for the dawn service at 5:30am followed with breakfast, tea and coffee afterwards.

Boomi

A march will commence at 10:45am at the old Post Office and is followed by a service at the Boomi Memorial Hall. Lunch will be at the Pioneer Hotel- bring a plate of finger food to share.

Garah

At 9:30am, a march will start at the Country Women's Association Hall and will head to the Garah Public Hall for wreath laying. Morning tea will follow at 10am at the hall.

Crooble

A service will take place at the Crooble Memorial Hall at 8:30am and will be followed by morning tea.

Toomelah/Boggabilla

Dawn Service held at the Toomelah War Memorial, Toomelah (Turn right just over the Toomelah bridge). The service will begin promptly at 6.00am sharp.

Council Services and Facilities Operating Hours

Unless otherwise noted below, Council’s services and facilities, including the Moree Customer Service Centre, will operate as normal until 5pm Thursday, 24 April. Services and facilities will recommence as usual from Monday 28 April.

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

Waste Services

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

Landfills

• Moree, Mungindi, Boggabilla, Gurley and Terry Hie Hie Landfills are closed.

Community Services

Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre

• Open 1pm to 6pm

Bank Art Museum Moree (BAMM)

• Closed

Gwydir Day Care and Preschool

• Closed

Moree Community Library

• Closed

Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre

• Closed

Moree Regional Airport

• Will continue to operate as usual

Moree Tourism

• Closed

Ranger Services

• Please call the after-hours service on 02 6757 3222 to access Ranger Services for emergencies on Friday 25 April.

Water Filling Station (Maude Street, near Depot)

• Will continue to be available 24/7

For any enquiries, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 02 6757 3222.