This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, residents are urged to take the bowel screening test. Its free and could save your life.
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Posted inAshford, Health, Water
Fluoridation of Ashford water supply officially commences
It’s been a long wait, but Ashford’s water supply has officially introduced fluoride as of May, 2025. Read more here.
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser, Good News, Health
Over $4000 raised for cancer patients at Whitebull luncheon
Can Assist Armidale has an extra $4000 to help local cancer patients thanks to its Autumn Charity Luncheon and month-long fundraising efforts at Armidale’s Whitebull Hotel.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
Go burgundy and purple for Burple Day to raise awareness of migraine
Australians across the country are donning burgundy and purple today for Burple Day, the flagship event of Migraine Awareness Month
Posted inGlen Innes, Health
Men’s night out returns: A warm winter’s gathering with a powerful message
Following the overwhelming success of last year’s Men’s Night Out, Glen Innes is once again coming together to support, uplift, and connect around the important topic of men’s health.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Mental Health
UNE seeks 100 people for neuroscience study on depression
UNE is looking for people to take part in a large study to help improve the early diagnosis and treatment of depression.
Posted inEducation, Health, Tamworth
Tamworth teacher raises awareness of voice care
A Tamworth teacher is urging people to understand the importance of taking care of their voice after rupturing his vocal-chords last year
Posted inArmidale, Health
Major universities team up to create a resilient and sustainable regional nursing workforce for the future
UNE will provide a series of informative talks to assist experienced and graduate nurses across a broad range of interest areas.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Rural health report finds slow reform progress, urges stronger oversight
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.
Posted inArmidale, Good News, Health
New grants to get more doctors to the regions
Health practitioners and organisations in New England can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to support doctor recruitment and retention and boost health services.