Susan Sargent says she’s just a country girl doing her job and was surprised to be nominated
Health
Posted inHealth, Local News
Progress made on General Practice sustainability and viability, but challenges remain
The latest analysis of the Sustainability and Viability Initiative shows financial stress among practices has reduced, strategic planning uptake has increased, and workforce morale is on the rise.
Posted inGrants and funding, Health, Moree
Better stroke care for Moree if staffing challenges addressed
Better stroke care has been promised for Moree District Hospital under a new national funding program, but long running workforce shortages at the hospital may limit how much difference the investment can make on the ground.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Tamworth warned of Hep A risk
The source of a Hepatitis A outbreak in Tamworth remains unknown as the city welcome tens of thousands of visitors for the Tamworth Country Music Festival
Posted inGood News, Gunnedah, Health
Gunnedah Hospital redevelopment: new acute services building now operational
The $53 million redevelopment of Gunnedah Hospital has reached a significant milestone, with the new acute services building welcoming patients, visitors, and staff from Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Posted inHealth, Tenterfield
BreastScreen NSW Van visits Tenterfield
The mobile screening van is visiting Tenterfield until 23 January 2026. BreastScreen NSW provides free breast screening to women to support the early detection of breast cancer.
Posted inCricket, Health
How Hazlewood family is still playing role in Pink Test
Josh Hazlewood’s injuries prevented him playing in the Ashes series, but his sister remains part of the Pink Test through the McGrath Foundation.
Posted inHealth, Local News, Local politics, Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Coulda, shoulda, woulda stories of 2025
$400,000 for something that doesn’t exist, the secret NSW Health doesn’t want to tell you, and why new roads are falling apart faster than old ones… here’s three of the biggest stories we couldn’t tell you in 2025.
Posted inGeneral News, Health, Inverell Shire
Council supports efforts to attract senior doctor to Inverell Hospital
Inverell Shire Council has reaffirmed its commitment to improving local health services by supporting ongoing advocacy efforts to attract a permanent Senior Doctor to the Inverell District Hospital.
Posted inGood News, Health, Walcha
Sea to See: National awareness ride launches at Walcha Coffee
A national fundraising ride to support Australians with diabetic eye disease will launch from Walcha Coffee today. Read more here.