A vandalism hotspot turned into public art, and it worked so well the tagging stopped. Narrabri Shire has picked up two Local Government Week awards, its fourth year running.
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Posted inFederal Politics, Health, NSW Politics, Wee Waa
Wee Waa Health Service extends opening hours after years of lobbying
Wee Waa Health Service is extending its hours to 7am to 10pm from October, more than three years after a staffing crunch forced them back. But the fight for a full emergency department isn’t over yet.
Posted inAgriculture, New England Surrounds, Workers and Unions
Return help available for illegal farm workers, department says
Workers told the ABC they couldn’t afford to fly home. The Department of Home Affairs says return costs are usually covered, and help is available for those who need it.
Posted inAnimals, Consultations and feedback, Moree Plains Shire
Have your say on Moree’s off-leash dog park
Moree’s Webb Oval could soon be off-leash. Council wants your feedback on the concept plan before submissions close in September.
Posted inAged Care, Business, Gunnedah, Guyra, Inverell
McLean Care to merge with Respect Group after months of turmoil
After a financial collapse, a failed audit and community anger over a century-old bequest, Inverell’s McLean Care has found a buyer. Here’s what the Respect Group merger means for residents, staff and the town.
Posted inCrime, Glen Innes, Yetman
Man charged after alleged knife-point break-ins and police pursuits
A man allegedly kicked in a door, held a resident’s neighbour off with a knife, then led police on two pursuits that ended in bushland near Yetman. Farmers helped track him down. Now he faces 10 charges.
Posted inTamworth
Telstra to carry out planned mobile network maintenance in Hillvue
Telstra will carry out essential maintenance on the mobile site serving Hillvue on Wednesday, 12 August, to help maintain the reliability of its network.
Posted inHealth, Liverpool Plains Shire
Care Navigator service rolls out to Liverpool Plains
A free Care Navigator has landed in Liverpool Plains, following a similar rollout in Wee Waa. Here’s where to find them, and how they can help you cut through the health system.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Local festivals and shows
Lonely Love brings original Australian work to the Armidale stage
High Country Theatre’s production of Lonely Love, a new play by local playwright Margaret Sims, explores the boundaries between what is real, what is imagined and what we choose to believe.
Posted inInverell
Telstra upgrade to improve mobile coverage for Inverell community
Inverell residents, businesses and visitors are set to benefit from improved mobile connectivity, with Telstra upgrading the mobile base station serving the community this Tuesday.