Adam Marshall has welcomed an announcement this week by the Federal Government tripling the bulk billing incentive, but says it will do little for people in rural areas with little or no access to a GP.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
Anderson frustrated by delay on Tamworth PET scan
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson says the Labor Government’s commitment to deliver a PET Scan to Tamworth Hospital by the end of 2023 is on shaky ground
Posted inGunnedah
Morgan Engineering brings new jobs to Gunnedah
Hunter Valley based company, Morgan Engineering, is expanding its operations into Gunnedah – bringing new jobs, and around-the-clock support for local mines.
Posted inAwards, Health
Local health organisation finalist in national awards
Local non profit HealthWISE has been named as a finalist for two National Rural and Remote Health Awards.
Posted inAwards, Education
Local academic, Ingrid Harrington, recognised for excellence in education
Local academic, Ingrid Harrington has been recognised by the Australian Council for Educational Leaders for her work in the field of education.
Posted inEmergency management
Update: Tenterfield fires still causing concern
There are now 8 fires causing concern around Tenterfield, although only one – the Christies Fire in the Jennings/Wallangarra area – is still at Emergency Warning level
Posted inEmergency management, Tenterfield Shire
Evacuation centres established as fires surround Tenterfield
There are now 7 fires in the Tenterfield area with Emergency warnings, the greatest concern being the fire at Jennings/Wallangarra.
Posted inGeneral News
Small Business Month: crystals, websites, Vietnamese, and legal advice
Today we have a crystal shop, web designer, Vietnamese restaurant and lawyer.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows
Black Gully Festival returns to Armidale
The Black Gully Festival is set to kick off on Saturday, November 11th, in the scenic Black Gully Reserve in Armidale.
Posted inEmergency management, Tenterfield Shire
Multiple fire alerts for Tenterfield LGA
There are now four fires in the Tenterfield local government area at Emergency alert level, with a number of properties being threatened near Woodside, Jennings, and Tabulam.