Access to healthcare is at the heart of an independent review into the Wee Waa health services announced by Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park and Member for Barwon Roy Butler today.
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Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Childcare, Moree, Parkes Electorate
Nationals pledge childcare boost in Moree
Moree has the biggest shortage of available childcare places in the region, but relief is on offer should the Coalition win the upcoming federal election. Leader of The Nationals David […]
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, NSW Politics, Wee Waa
Welcome to Wee Waa, don’t get sick
Wee Waa has become the latest focal point in the region’s ongoing struggle for decent health services, with a shortage of nurses blamed for reduce operations at the small local hospital.
Posted inEnergy, Uralla
Work underway on New England REZ first large-scale battery system
Construction has commenced on the New England region’s first large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) at ACEN’s New England Solar project near Uralla
Posted inEducation, NSW Politics
Minns government introduces education targets while schools remain under construction
The Minns Government has announced a series of ambitious academic, HSC attainment and school attendance targets for public schools across New South Wales
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Explainers and backgrounders
EXPLAINER: When will the federal election be held?
The date of the next Australian federal election is still unconfirmed, but it has to be held by May 17
Posted inDisability, Expos, conferences and meetings
New community network for people with spinal cord injuries and neurological disabilities
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) has been establishing local Community Networks to help individuals, their families, friends, and carers connect and share their experiences.
Posted inLocal politics, Moree, Social issues and services
Strong leadership delivers smart choice to move Moree’s 50m pool
Moree Plains Shire Council has decided to give up on the current site of the 50m pool, and move ahead with a feasibility study of construction a new pool at Taylor Oval.
Posted inNSW Politics, Social issues and services
New England snubbed in DV program expansion
Just days after a New England Times investigation detailed the lack of DV offender programs in the region, the NSW Government has an announced a significant expansion… to anywhere but here.
Posted inInverell, Lifestyle, Women
Inverell Social Women: creating friendships and community connections
In a world where making friends as an adult can be surprisingly difficult, one woman has created something special in Inverell.