SafeWork NSW are reminding food delivery riders to adhere to the new safety laws that came into effect at the beginning of the year.
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Posted inEntertainment, Guyra, Local News
Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival set to be best yet with new facilities
After two cancellations due to to the pandemic, the Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival, Jan 11 to 23, is set to be the best yet. Stalls available!
Posted inLifestyle
Looking for love? Today’s a good day to start
If you’re looking for love in 2023, apparently today is the day to log on to internet dating sites, with January 1 traditionally the day most people sign up.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News
Cheaper prescription costs today for millions, but not those who need it most
The maximum cost of a PBS covered prescription will drop today for most people, but for those with a concession card their medication cost is increasing from $6.80 to $7.30 per script.
Posted inHealth, News
Voluntary-assisted dying now available in Queensland
Terminally ill Queenslanders are now able to ask for medically-assisted death after the state’s voluntary-assisted dying scheme came into effect at midnight.
Posted inEntertainment, Local News
New Years Eve celebrations planned across the New England
Looking to head out for New Year’s Eve? Here’s what’s on in the New England.
Posted inFederal Politics, News
Calls for national gun register renewed after Wieambilla Siege
National Cabinet will consider a national gun register and other reforms at their first meeting of 2023 following the Wieambilla Siege tragedy.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News
Covid 19 spike expected while government mulls reintroducing restrictions
The Australian Government is making no change to travel restrictions yet, as a post holiday spike in Covid-19 cases is widely expected across the country.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Joyce blames renewables for power prices
Federal member for New England Barnaby Joyce has again blamed renewable energy for high power prices and contributing to the high cost of living, despite the intensive investments in renewables throughout the New England area.
Posted inFederal Politics
Albanese pledges support for Voice, Arts at Woodford Folk Festival
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to bring Australians together in 2023, pledging support for the arts and a referendum on the Voice by December, in a speech outlining his priorities at the Woodford Folk Festival in Moreton Bay.