Despite the devastating impacts of this week’s bushfires, Tenterfield continues to show its true colours of resistance and survival.
Posted inDisability, Tamworth
Final touches complete on Accessible Transport Hub for Tamworth
Construction of the last component of the Changing Places Facility and Accessible Transport Hub in Bicentennial Park is now complete
Posted inAgriculture, Armidale, Federal Politics
Government mulls future of APVMA; Joyce starts petition
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says the Government will take the time to properly assess an evaluation into the Armidale based APVMA.
Posted inAwareness Events, Health
National Rural Health Month highlights healthcare inequities
November is National Rural Health Month highlighting the inequities that rural, regional and remote Australians face when trying to access health care.
Posted inHealth
Tripling bulk billing won’t increase GP numbers: Marshall
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