Barraba says it’s missing out on health worker housing while Armidale gets a $200 million upgrade. The local MP wants that to change.
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Posted inAccidents and road closures, Armidale
Two men die in separate New England crashes within a day of each other
Two men have died in hospital after separate crashes near Armidale within a day of each other, a road train collision and a cyclist struck by a bus at Dangarsleigh.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Nundle
Rescue operation underway after Nundle crash
A teenager has been pulled from a ute that crashed down a steep embankment near Nundle this morning. A multi-agency rescue involving a helicopter is ongoing and Barry Road is closed in both directions.
Posted inGunnedah
New paramedics boost emergency care in Gunnedah
Sixteen new paramedics have been deployed to Gunnedah, boosting emergency care across the New England region.
Posted inLocal News, Weather
Heatwave to keep New England sweltering all week
A massive heatwave is forecast for much of the country, with severe conditions forecast to persist through the Australia Day long weekend and into next week throughout the New England.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management
Behind the sirens: Armidale Ambulance Station opens its doors for Ambulance Appreciation Day
Locals are invited to a rare opportunity to step inside and meet our local paramedics this Friday as Armidale Ambulance Station opens its doors.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
NSW Ambulance doctors ready to respond to and treat critical patients
Doctors in training and trainee critical care paramedics from across NSW recently participated in an intensive and high-fidelity training program to ensure they are mission-ready to provide world-class critical care for patients.
Posted inGood News, Health, Tamworth
25-year legacy of serving our region to be honoured today
A display and community barbecue to mark the milestone will be happening in Fitzroy Street Tamworth today to mark the Westpac rescue chopper’s 25 years of service to the region.
Posted inGood News, Health, Moree, Tamworth
New paramedics for Tamworth and Moree
The New England is set to benefit from a significant increase in frontline emergency care, with 28 additional paramedics beginning work in the region next month.
Posted inArmidale, Crime, Education
Police accused of striking student at Armidale Secondary College incident
An incident at Armidale Secondary College on Tuesday morning led to a school lockdown, and ended with arrests, people in hospital, a police officer accused of striking a child, and school leadership accused of suspending students who were not involved.