In this three part series, the New England Times is having a deeper look at the state of our region’s roads: the repairs needed, whether our councils have the workforce and equipment they need, and whether the hundreds of millions on offer is enough.
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Posted inGlen Innes, Health, Local News, News
Work begins on new Glen Innes hospital
Building of the new hospital and ambulance station for Glen Innes will start in just two weeks after Hutchison Builders won the tender for the major construction project.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Local News, Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth
Boost for Centacare to keep more youth on track
A new program will soon be launched to get young people at risk the support they need before they commit a crime.
Posted inUralla Shire
Free preserving workshop in Uralla making waste reduction yummy
ZNET Uralla is holding a free ‘Summer Surplus’ preserving workshop coming up on Saturday 21 January at the Uralla Neighbourhood Centre.
Posted inGunnedah, News, Quirindi, Tamworth, Uralla Shire, Walcha, Warialda
Flood repair funding fast tracked
The NSW Government has fast tracked funding to local councils affected by flooding and wet weather, putting the cash into bank accounts sooner so the repairs can be done as soon as possible.
Posted inBusiness, Inverell
New factory brings 60 full time jobs to Inverell
The old Real Food Pet Factory on Swanbrook Road in Inverell has been reopened under new owners, Sapphire Nutrition, creating 60 full time jobs and boosting the demand for local produce.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Quirindi
Quirindi Hospital supports visiting staff with new sustainable accomodation
Quirindi Hospital is now home to two new sustainable accommodation units, supporting visiting frontline health staff, as part of a $35 million Regional Housing Package.
Posted inHealth, News, Uralla Shire
Breaking: Decision overturned, funding restored to Uralla Medical Centre
The decision by Services Australia to withhold funding which threatened to close the Uralla Medical Centre has been overturned after the intervention of federal Health Minister Mark Butler.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Palliative care expansion for Tamworth Hospital as part of $743m package
A purpose-built palliative care unit to be built at Tamworth Hospital as part of a $743 million package from the NSW Government to improve end of life care.
Posted inInverell
Free podcasting and social media skills training on offer in Inverell
Free workshops for young people to learn how to make their own podcast or use social media as a business tool are on at the Inverell Shire Public Library next week.