An Inverell Nurse, Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service, and Moree health leader Donna Taylor (pictured), and are among the recipients of the 2023 PHN Awards.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inEnergy, NSW Politics
Inquiry on putting transmission lines underground a win for Marshall, farmers, common sense
A parliamentary inquiry will into putting transmission lines underground has been welcomed, following calls from local member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall to do so.
Posted inNSW Politics
Marshall launches petition to save regional seniors travel card
Member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall has launched a petition to save the NSW Regional Seniors Travel Card from being axed in the September Budget.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Liverpool Plains Shire, Local politics, Tenterfield Shire, Walcha
Councils chuffed with rate hike approval
Armidale, Walcha and Liverpool Plains councils have all had their rates increases approved, while Tenterfield Shire Council’s application was partially approved.
Posted inEnergy, What's on
EnergyCo information sessions on REZ transmission line start next week
Community consultation on the proposed transmission line that will deliver New England’s abundant renewable power to the rest of the state is now underway.
Posted inDisability
Quiet Hours to be become the norm as Service NSW joins the trend
Services NSW has become the latest to add a Quiet Hour for the benefit of those with sensory disabilities like Autism.
Posted inFederal Politics
Coulton celebrates 15 years in office
Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton is celebrating his 15th anniversary with a special dinner in Dubbo.
Posted inEnvironment
BOM issues El Niño alert; ski season in doubt
The Bureau of Meteorology says there is around a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this year, but it looks like the big dry is already threatening the ski season.
Posted inWhat's on
Water future to be discussed in Armidale tonight
Sustainable Living Armidale’s Sustainable Water Futures action group has organised a forum tonight on water prices and plans, giving you the opportunity to ask Council some questions.
Posted inGeneral News, Health
Migraine medications struggle to get PBS listing
Migraine has been redefined as a genetic sensory processing disorder but the new medications that can manage the complex condition are struggling to get on the PBS.