Small schools are the beating heart of many Australian rural towns but their benefits can be lost on policymakers, leaving families to fight for their future.
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Posted inGeneral News, Health
Pharmacy pill trial becomes ‘business as usual’
More ways of expanding health care are being considered amid a GP shortage, with women to continue being able to access contraceptive pills at NSW chemists.
Posted inHousing, NSW Politics
Tenants to enforce ‘rules of the game’ in rent reforms
Rental reforms planned for NSW aim to make it easier for pet owners and tighten laws that are not always being followed.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Federal Politics
Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch
Relief for Australians struggling with cost of living and cutting red tape for farmers have dominated a policy discussion within a National Party conference.
Posted inArmidale, Legal
Heywood to have case re-heard by different magistrate
Former University of New England Vice Chancellor boss Brigid Heywood, who is facing assault and offensive behaviour charges, will have her case re-heard
Posted inEconomy
Cashless community still needs access to notes, coins
Cash may no longer be king but those who want to use it to buy a coffee or store wealth should be able to do so according to Michelle Bullock.
Posted inHousing, Local News
Feeling the cold? Study shows newer homes are more cosy
Keeping warm this winter could depend on the age of your home. Australia’s national science agency, the CSIRO, revealed newly built homes were more airtight on Tuesday after testing the […]
Posted inNSW Politics, Social issues and services
NSW Parliamentary inquiry to ‘delve deeper’ into loneliness
The NSW government says a new parliamentary inquiry will look into the public health issue of loneliness across the state.
Posted inGeneral News
Indigenous knowledge to be a priority for science and research
The science and research framework has made Indigenous knowledge a priority for guiding government, universities and the private sector.
Posted inAgriculture, General News
Cottoning on to how sustainability is helping growers
Cotton growers have been told they must continue to cultivate sustainable cropping systems to ensure success, at their annual conference.