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Moree is a town in New South Wales, Australia. It is the administrative centre of Moree Plains Shire, situated on the Mehi River in the state’s north-west near the Queensland border. Moree serves as a regional service centre for agriculture, particularly cotton and grain, and has a population of about 9,000 people.

The town lies in the North West Slopes and Plains region. The Kamilaroi Highway passes through Moree, linking it with Tamworth and Goondiwindi; other regional roads connect Moree to nearby towns. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters; rainfall is low and variable, and irrigation supports farming in surrounding areas.

Moree sits on traditional lands of the Kamilaroi (Gomeroi) people. European settlement began in the 19th century with pastoral runs along the Mehi River. The name Moree is of Indigenous origin. The Great Artesian Basin underlies the region, and the Moree Artesian Baths, fed by an underground aquifer, were developed in the early 20th century and became a notable local and regional attraction.

Economically, Moree depends on agriculture, especially cotton, wheat, and grazing, with associated processing and services. Tourism centers on the artesian baths and the surrounding agricultural landscape. The town provides essential services such as education and health facilities for the district and hosts regional markets and events.

Moree is served by Moree Airport for regional air services and is connected by road to surrounding towns via major highways.