Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has reiterated that they are willing to fund the ‘Single Employer Model’ that many hope will address the GP crisis in New England.
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Posted inInverell, Rugby League, Sport
Grommets flip at gnarly Inverell Skate League event
Inverell’s skate park came alive over the weekend with tricks, flips and jumps against a backdrop of beats from local DJ Linden McGrady, with the second Inverell Skate League event.
Posted inBundarra, Roads and Infrastructure, Uralla Shire
Massive upgrade for Thunderbolts Way
One of the region’s notoriously bad but critically important roads, Thunderbolts Way, will soon get an upgrade in one of the largest projects in recent history.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Walcha
New dam on track to deliver water security for Walcha
Work on the new $11 million Walcha Off Stream Storage facility is on track for completion by the middle of the year.
Posted inEnvironment, Narrabri
Bushfire survivors try to stop expansion of Narrabri mine
A new group called Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action are taking legal action to appeal the decision to allow the Whitehaven Narrabri coal mine to be expanded.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Community united on demand for urgent reform to address GP crisis
A packed meeting in Armidale last night sent a message to both state and federal governments that immediate and urgent health care reform is needed.
Posted inGunnedah
Body found may be missing Gunnedah man
A body has been located during the search for a missing Gunnedah man.
Posted inWalcha
Renovation of Walcha Golf Clubhouse to start soon
The clubhouse of the Walcha Golf Club is getting a significant upgrade this year, including improving accessibility with a disabled toilet and ramp, made possible by a state government grant.
Posted inKentucky
New aircon, solar battery, for Kentucky Memorial Hall
Almost 83 years after it was constructed, the Kentucky Memorial Hall will soon have a split system air-conditioning system installed, powered off-grid with a new battery for their solar power system.
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
APVMA independent review abandoned on legal advice
It was revealed in late night hearing of Senate Estimates that the independent review of the culture of the Armidale-based Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has been abandoned on legal advice.