Furious about the state of healthcare in regional NSW? The government is now looking for locals to join an advisory panel and take regional concerns directly to the top.
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Posted inEnergy, Narrabri, NSW News
Gas tax no, new gas fields yes, Narrabri Gas Project don’t know
In the context of a global crisis on liquid fuel supply including gas, the lack of a final green light for the project leaves a Narrabri sized hole in the national gas debate.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, NSW News
Police out in force as double demerits begin for long weekend
Double demerits are in force and police are out in numbers — with the road toll already higher than last year.
Posted inEnergy, National News, NSW News
On-again, off-again Hormuz blockade leaves locals jittery and fuel prices volatile
Fuel prices are dropping, but it will take at least a week for global oil price drops to flow through to the bowser… if the Strait of Hormuz stays open.
Posted inHealth, NSW News, Workers and Unions
Wage increase delivered for midwives, nurses
Thousands of nurses and midwives have won a landmark pay rise for the first time in more than two decades after an industrial umpire ruled in their favour.
Posted inEnergy, NSW News, Transport and Freight
Electric truck transition preparing for the long haul
Overseas competition and boosted government incentives for fleet electrification are good omens for a trucking industry on the brink of a battery revolution.
Posted inHealth, NSW News
Needle-free vaccine rolled out after record flu season
A gentle, needle-less way to protect kids from the flu will be rolled out to hundreds of thousands of children as parents’ confidence in vaccines wanes.
Posted inEnergy, Local politics, NSW News
Regional councils and workers hit hardest as fuel crisis continues
Regional councils and their workers are bearing the brunt of rising fuel costs, as new figures highlight the growing strain on local government services and staff across New South Wales.
Posted inEnergy, NSW News
NSW Government says fuel companies have complied with directive as supply concerns persist
The NSW Government says fuel companies have complied with supply directives, but regional distributors report they are still receiving only limited allocations.
Posted inNSW News, Youth
Emergency foster carers to receive first crisis payment boost in over 20 years
Emergency foster carers will receive their first crisis payment increase in over 20 years, with support more than doubling to $200 per child.