New financial packages have been announced to entice teachers to take jobs at regional schools, including $10,000 to help cover stamp duty costs when buying a home.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
31 new nurses for Tamworth
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson today announced that 31 graduate nurses and midwives will begin their careers at Tamworth Hospital this year, in a major boost to the local health workforce.
Posted inIndigenous, Moree
Reconciliation Action Plan being developed for Moree Plains Shire
A reconciliation action plan (RAP) is being developed by Moree Plains Shire Council, with a number of information sessions coming up for members of the Aboriginal community to have their say.
Posted inArmidale, Health
New hip and knee surgeon for Armidale
In amongst all the gloom of doctor shortages comes a ray of light in a new orthopaedic surgeon coming to practice in Armidale.
Posted inNSW Politics, NSW Votes 2023
Changes to boundaries of Northern Tablelands and Tamworth for upcoming election
As the state election nears, residents in the Liverpool Plains and Walcha areas will be starting to realise they’re not in the same electorate anymore.
Posted inEducation
Grow Your Own Teacher Training program doubled
An innovative approach to teacher training in regional NSW has proven wildly successful and is now being doubled to accommodate demand from aspiring teachers.
Posted inAgriculture, Energy, Investigation, Walcha
Local farmers take long term view in supporting Winterbourne Wind at Walcha
The Winterbourne Wind Farm will be a boon for Walcha, a local farming family says, by ameliorating climate change and offering new income for the town that relies heavily on agriculture.
Posted inMoree
Mehi River gets a transformation
Moree’s mighty Mehi River is set for a major transformation over the coming months with a big clean up and revegetation project getting the green light.
Posted inCrime, Guyra
Uncivil disputes: the perfect rural crime
In the wake of the recent closure of Little Black Duck Café in Guyra, there have been a number of cases of reported theft and fraud the police don’t seem to be interested in.
Posted inBoomi
New facilities for Boomi’s rec ground
Boomi’s Recreation Ground will soon have a brand new shower and toilet block