A parliamentary committee has called for urgent structural changes to improve healthcare, warning that rural communities continue to face persistent barriers to access and a worsening crisis in primary care.
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RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.
Posted inLocal News, Roads and Infrastructure
New England Highway damage to be fixed but long term solution needed
The New England Highway has been prioritised for repairs on both sides of the border, with the federal government committed to funding disaster repairs, but the long term solution for the declared national highway that can’t handle national highway level traffic remains elusive.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health, Local News
Burples ready for their most important day of the year
That rustling noise you swear you can hear somewhere in the house? It may be a Burple. And in just a few days, they’ll be everywhere, celebrating their favourite day.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Emergency management, New England Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure, Willow Tree
“Just trashed”: New England Highway disintegrates under diverted trucks
Broken axles, damaged tyres and wheels, and dangerous road conditions have been widely reported the length of the New England Highway.
Posted inFederal Politics, Moree Plains Shire
Nat and Libs resume coalition discussions amid heated debate
The he-said, she-said, drama of the Nationals and Liberals has continued, with some movement towards reconciliation today, but some prominent New England leaders think they should stay separate.
Posted inFederal Politics
Nats break up with Libs and end coalition
Any Nationals MPs eyeing off front bench portfolios can kiss that dream goodbye as the Nationals voted this morning to end the coalition with the Liberals.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Social issues and services
UNE invites all 13 evicted Robb College students back with no apology
The three month long saga of 13 students evicted from Robb College has had a breakthrough of sorts, with all being invited to come back to college. However, none are expected to return.
Posted inIndigenous, Sport, Tamworth
Koori Knockout history acknowledged
Excitement is building for the Koori Knockout to be held in Tamworth on the October long weekend, but a special moment today has acknowledged this history of the event.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Littleproud retains Nats leadership, Ayres takes Industry, Libs to come
In a big start to the week in Canberra, very few roles have changed in the leadership of the new Government or the Nationals, with the Liberals and Greens still sorting out their new leaders.
Posted inFederal Politics, Glen Innes, Tamworth
New England Senator promoted to front bench
Local boy and Labor’s duty Senator for the New England, Tim Ayres, will be promoted to the front bench in the new Albanese Government.