A new program designed to strengthen ties to culture and community while focusing on health among Gunnedah’s Aboriginal men was launched this week.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Federal Health Minister willing to fund ‘Single Employer Model’ for GPs in New England
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has reiterated that they are willing to fund the ‘Single Employer Model’ that many hope will address the GP crisis in New England.
Posted inInverell, Rugby League, Sport
Grommets flip at gnarly Inverell Skate League event
Inverell’s skate park came alive over the weekend with tricks, flips and jumps against a backdrop of beats from local DJ Linden McGrady, with the second Inverell Skate League event.
Posted inBundarra, Roads and Infrastructure, Uralla Shire
Massive upgrade for Thunderbolts Way
One of the region’s notoriously bad but critically important roads, Thunderbolts Way, will soon get an upgrade in one of the largest projects in recent history.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure, Walcha
New dam on track to deliver water security for Walcha
Work on the new $11 million Walcha Off Stream Storage facility is on track for completion by the middle of the year.
Posted inRoads and Infrastructure
Blackville Road gets an upgrade
$2.92 million has been allocated towards the rehabilitation and maintenance of Blackville Road, West of Willow Tree on the Liverpool Plains.
Posted inEnvironment, Narrabri
Bushfire survivors try to stop expansion of Narrabri mine
A new group called Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action are taking legal action to appeal the decision to allow the Whitehaven Narrabri coal mine to be expanded.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Community united on demand for urgent reform to address GP crisis
A packed meeting in Armidale last night sent a message to both state and federal governments that immediate and urgent health care reform is needed.
Posted inFederal Politics
$15m for local roads and footpaths in the New England
Almost $15 million of a $500m funding pool for roads and community infrastructure like footpaths has been allocated to councils in the New England and North West.
Posted inNSW Votes 2023
Election regional issues debate offers few solutions
Over 50 people attended the NSW Farmers election debate in Armidale, where party representatives offered little in the way of solutions.