Hunter New England Local Health District has appointed Dr. Kirsten Molloy as Board Chair, effective 1 January 2025, succeeding Associate Professor Martin Cohen. Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) has appointed Dr. Kirsten Molloy as Board Chair,...
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Blue-green algae Red Alert lifted for Pindari Dam
WaterNSW has lifted the blue-green algae Red Alert warning issued on 27 August 2024 for Pindari Dam. Pindari Dam is now on Amber Alert. While on Amber Alert, the water is generally considered to be suitable for water sports, but water users are advised to exercise...
Glen Innes Health Hub Provider Unveiled
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) is delighted to announce that Rural Fit, an allied health organisation dedicated to improving the health outcomes of rural communities, has been selected as the operator for the Glen...
Local Councils Conduct PFAS Testing
Following detections of PFAS chemicals in Warialda’s water supply, Councils around the region are testing their water supplies to ensure its still safe to drink. Inverell Shire Council have confirmed they’ve recently completed PFAS sampling and testing of potable...
Local Lions Club Get Hands-On with Dog Program
The Inverell Lions Club have confirmed their involvement with the Lions Hearing Dogs program as their latest project. Lion Peter Kearsey says an Inverell resident has been the recipient of a hearing dog and some of their members are undertaking a 12 week training...
Body Worn Camera Trial Underway in First NSW Public Hospital
The NSW Government is announcing today that a 12-month trial of body worn cameras for NSW hospital security staff has now commenced, to improve safety for staff, patients and visitors. It will see all security staff in participating hospital equipped with body-worn...
BHI Healthcare Quarterly Report
The Bureau of Health Information has today released its latest Healthcare Quarterly report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during July to September 2024. Attendances were up by 2.1% in July to September 2024 quarter from the same...
Warialda Doctor Recognised
Dr Diana Coote has been recognised with the 2024 Rural Medical Service Award for her service to the township of Warialda by the Rural Doctors Network Dr Coote has had 28 years of experience as a General Practitioner in Warialda and completed a Fertility Control course...
Christmas Appeal to Bring Festive Magic to Young Patients
John Hunter Children’s Hospital invites the community to come together for our Joy of Giving Christmas Appeal, a heartfelt initiative to raise essential funds that help give our young patients and their families the most precious gift of all—a healthy, joyful holiday...
