Inverell Shire Council has resolved to support the inquiry into the proposed splitting of the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and will prepare a submission in response to the draft Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Hunter New England Health...
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Local Businessman Runs for Charity
A local businessman is raising money for children and family’s battling childhood cancer as part of a fundraiser called Charlie’s Run 4 Kids. Mitchell Johnson from MacIntrye Hotbread is running 150km in 5 days from Seal Rocks to Newcastle starting on Wednesday 12th of...
More GP Visits Under Labor
Senator for NSW Tim Ayers says more Australians in regional NSW will get free visits to the GP if the Albanese Labor Government is re-elected, under their historic investment in Medicare. From 1 November, Labor will expand bulk billing incentives to all Australians...
Over 200 Nursing and Midwifery Graduates Kick Start Careers at HNELHD
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is welcoming 237 new graduate nurses and midwives to its workforce, providing a boost to local health services across the District. Hospitals and health services in Gunnedah, Moree, Scone, Narrabri, Glen Innes,...
Doors Open at Inverell Aquatic Centre
The new multi-million-dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre has officially opened its doors to the public this morning. Patrons will enjoy the 8 lane 50 metre indoor/outdoor pool, a 20m warm water program pool with movable floor for all abilities access, a spectacular...
Workforce Agency Key to Improving Access to Healthcare for Australians
The Australian Medical Association has called for the establishment of an independent national health workforce planning agency to ensure Australia’s medical workforce is distributed where it’s needed, improving access to healthcare for all Australians. AMA President...
Communities Urged to Protect Themselves From Mosquitoes
Communities across the Hunter New England region are being urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites to protect themselves from mosquito borne viruses. Dr David Durrheim, Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) Public Health Physician, said...
New Data Reveals Discrepancies on Rural and Metro Health
Rural, regional and remote Australians are dying at higher rates than their urban counterparts, with avoidable deaths in the regions nearly four times higher, according to new data released today by the National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA). The Rural Health in...
Parliamentary Committee to Consider Splitting Hunter New England Health
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has encouraged the public to have their say on the introduction of the Health Services Amendment (Splitting of the Hunter New England Health District) Bill 2025. The proposed Bill aims to dissolve the current Hunter New...
