Cancer treatment guided by DNA is less precise for Aboriginal people, because their genetic data is missing. Glen Innes is helping change that, but there’s only until Friday to take part.
Glen Innes Severn Shire
Posted inFeature, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Gunnedah Shire, Long Read, Moree Plains Shire, Politics, Social issues and services, Social Media, Tenterfield Shire
The cost of civility: how do we learn to disagree again?
WEEKEND LONG READ: Regular abuse online. Targeted campaigns of lies. Threats of violence, rape and even death. As Australia asks how it treats its politicians after the alleged attack on Helen Haines, local female politicians say they have been living the challenge, and agree we need to hold social media accountable – and find a way to disagree with civility.
Posted inDeepwater, Fundraiser, Good News
Deepwater pub backs GoFundMe for home invasion victims with Halloween night
The Longhorn Bar and Grill in Deepwater will host a Halloween fancy dress fundraiser on Friday, 30 October, to boost a GoFundMe appeal for Torrington couple Keith and Dianne Blessing
Posted inGlen Innes
Glen Innes community set to fibre up with faster internet
More than 3,000 Glen Innes homes and businesses can now access full fibre internet upgrades, improving connectivity across the community.
Posted inEducation, Glen Innes
Highlands Hub partnership to boost business opportunities in Glen Innes
Glen Innes businesses and entrepreneurs will gain access to new mentoring, training and networking opportunities through a partnership with UNE’s SMART Region Incubator.
Posted inGlen Innes, What's on, Women
Rural Women’s Day turns the spotlight on women’s health in Glen Innes
Rural women spend their lives looking after everyone else. Now Glen Innes women are being invited to take a day just for themselves, with nutrition, strength, and mental health on the menu.
Posted inAdvertorial, Glen Innes, Health
Primary Health Network continues to support and invest in the Glen Innes community
Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to Glen Innes through continued investment in local healthcare services, community programs and innovative models of care.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Glen Innes
Woman airlifted after bus crashes and catches fire near Glen Innes
A coach carrying 20 passengers left the New England Highway and burst into flames near Glen Innes on Friday night. One woman was airlifted, the driver was hospitalised, and an investigation is underway.
Posted inGlen Innes Severn Shire, Local politics and councils
Glen Innes Severn Council sacks GM, takes control of PIO
Glen Innes Severn Council has sacked its general manager, and the Mayor says councillors will now hold the organisation to account. Here’s what else changed at a pivotal meeting.
Posted inAwareness Events, Glen Innes, Inverell, Social issues and services, What's on
Centacare marks 25 years with parties across the region
Free barista coffee, a sausage sizzle, and fun for the kids. Centacare is throwing 25th birthday parties in Inverell, Glen Innes, and Narrabri next week, and everyone is invited.