Funding Future Medical Professionals Moree Plains Shire Council has proudly sponsored Barwon Health Alliance’s Dr William K Hunter Scholarship, donating $3000 towards the student grant. The Dr William K Hunter scholarship supports one medical, nursing or allied health undergraduate student from the Moree Plains Shire, Warialda, Bingara or Collarenebri districts as they undergo their second year or above at any Australian university. Since its inception, the scholarship has supported 28 students. Mayor Katrina Humphries encouraged Council to financially support the scholarship as it draws medical professionals back to the New England and North West area. Read More ...