Gunnedah families continue to travel for maternity care as staffing shortages prevent birthing services operating at the redeveloped hospital.
Sarah Mitchell
Posted inNSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027, Tenterfield Shire
Coalition ramps up attack on Saffin over expenses
“One night, out of a year,” she said of a Ballina hotel stay. Now the Coalition is dragging Minister Janelle Saffin to the Auditor General to explain that and dozens of other travel claims that may not be right.
Posted inLocal News, NSW Politics
Moylan promoted, McDonald dropped in NSW shadow cabinet reshuffle
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have unveiled a refreshed shadow ministry they say is ready to govern, with Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan picking up his first portfolio.
Posted inEducation, NSW Votes 2023
$180m for regional schools
In another education target election commitment the Liberals and Nationals have committed $180m to small projects delivered at local public schools.
Posted inEducation
Housing incentives for rural teachers
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 inEducation, NSW Politics
Postgrad teaching back to 1 year degree in NSW
Aspiring teachers in NSW will once again be able to enter the classroom after completing a one-year postgraduate course after a change in NSW Government policy, but there is no guarantee the change will increase teacher numbers.