New Englanders would have access to round-the-clock health advice and an after-hours GP telehealth service under a proposed 1800MEDICARE service.
Politics
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025
Voters are struggling to name a life-improving policy
Polling shows the government and opposition are struggling to convince voters they’re capable of improving their lot as the clock winds down to election day.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025, Grants and funding, New England Electorate
Bipartisan support delivers $2.5 million for farm safety after horror year
In a show of bipartisan unity, both Labor and the Coalition have pledged $2.5 million over three years to support Farmsafe Australia in its mission to make Australian farms safer places to live and work.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local politics
Have your say on Glen Innes’ future plans and improved long-term financial sustainability
Glen Innes Severn Council is seeking the community’s feedback on how to proceed in is sustaining the town’s financial future.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Nathan Fell, Labor candidate, Parkes
Nathan Fell, Labor’s candidate for Parkes, didn’t think running in an election was something he’d do, because politicians don’t look and sound like him.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Awareness Events, Local News
$22 million to commemorate the 80th anniversary of WWII
In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, an elected Coalition Government has promised $22 million towards community projects.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate, Parkes Electorate
Early voting centres closed on ANZAC Day
Reminder: Early voting centres are not open on ANZAC Day or Sunday 27 April. Check your local polling booths.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Parkes Electorate
Meet Petrus Van Der Steen, Trumpet of Patriots, Parkes
Petrus Van Der Steen is stepping up to the election stage for the third time, contesting Parkes for the TOP.
Posted inLocal politics, Narrabri Shire
Narrabri Shire Council appoints Eloise Chaplain as GM
Narrabri Shire Council has announced their new General Manager, with Eloise Chaplain taking the reigns for the shire.
Posted inArmidale, Australia Votes 2025, Crime, Guyra, Inverell, Uralla
Joyce pledges CCTV in Uralla, Inverell and Guyra as Coalition pivots to crime
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has announced plans today to allocate $435,000 in funding to provide CCTV security cameras while campaigning in Uralla