Despite the encouraging drop in crime statistics revealed this week, locals say the statistics are cold comfort, pointing to high rates of violence compared to the rest of New South Wales and shocking recent incidents like the stabbing of a Moree motel owner.
Roy Butler
Posted inHealth, Narrabri, Wee Waa
Community calls for urgent clarity on Wee Waa hospital services
Narrabri Shire Council and the Save Our Wee Waa Hospital Group have expressed disappointment at the lack of progress towards restoring services at Wee Waa Hospital.
Posted inInvestigation, Local News, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New England roads mostly ‘not safe’; beyond ‘maintenance’
There is a growing sense that regional NSW needs a fundamental rethink of how roads are funded and managed.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Wee Waa
Independent review delivers roadmap for Wee Waa health services
A long-awaited independent review into the Wee Waa Health Service has delivered 20 recommendations aimed at ensuring the local community has access to safe and high-quality care.
Posted inLocal News, Water
New bill seeks greater transparency in Murray-Darling Basin water agreements
A new legislative push in New South Wales aims to increase parliamentary oversight of intergovernmental water agreements.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics
Rural health report finds slow reform progress, urges stronger oversight
A parliamentary committee has called for urgent structural changes to improve healthcare, warning that rural communities continue to face persistent barriers to access and a worsening crisis in primary care.
Posted inNarrabri, Roads and Infrastructure
Pilliga Road’s $7.84 million upgrade now open
The Pilliga Roads $7.84 million upgrade is now open, including reconstruction of major flood ways and large sections of road pavement.
Posted inHealth, Local News, NSW Politics
Calls to split Hunter New England health district gain traction
Calls to split the Hunter New England Local Health District up have been made for some time, but now a new bill has been put to reverse the merger and it’s gaining wide support.
Posted inAwards, Women
NSW Women of the Year announced
Five of the state’s most exceptional women have been honoured as recipients of the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney this week. […]
Posted inHealth, Wee Waa
Independent review triggered by issues with Wee Waa hospital
Access to healthcare is at the heart of an independent review into the Wee Waa health services announced by Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park and Member for Barwon Roy Butler today.