Glen Innes Severn Council is pleased to announce that works have commenced to fit out the front portion of the former Essential Energy building at 148 Church Street, Glen Innes, into a purpose-built CT scanning facility. The new facility will provide state-of-the-art...
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HNEH Recognises Staff at Annual Awards
Hunter New England Local Health District’s dedicated staff and volunteers were recognised at the 2025 Excellence Awards in Tamworth overnight.The annual event brought together more than 140 guests to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of the district’s workforce...
Hunter New England Residents Urged to Avoid Handling Bats to Stay Safe from Lyssavirus
Residents of the Hunter and New England regions are urged not to touch or handle flying foxes or microbats, no matter how distressed or injured the animal may appear, to protect themselves from infection and viruses, including the deadly Australian bat lyssavirus....
Latest data Released by Bureau of Health Information
The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) has today released its latest Healthcare Quarterly report, showing activity and performance for public health services in NSW during April to June 2025. There were more elective surgeries performed than in any other quarter since...
Community Encouraged to Talk About Dementia
This week is National Dementia Action Week and Inverell Community Support is sharing facts and tips about dementia to encourage open conversations, reduce fear and stigma, and highlight the support available to people living with dementia and their carers. Dementia is...
NSW Nurses and Midwives Endorse the Government’s Pay Offer
The NSW Government has welcomed the decision of the nurses and midwives to endorse the government’s pay offer. The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association held a statewide ballot of members with nearly 60 per cent voting today to receive a 4.5% salary increase, including...
MOYLAN: A Video Screen is No Replacement for a Doctor
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has made an urgent request to NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park for action after he was notified Moree Hospital would continue to be without a doctor for extended period. For the last three weeks, Hunter New England Health...
Heath District Split Questionable
Inverell Shire Council Mayor Kate Dight has questioned the merit of splitting Hunter New England Health District after attending a recent Parliamentary Inquiry into the issue. Mayor Dight says there’s two sides to the coin adding the reality of the health district...
Chopper Called in After Dirt Bike Accident
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to dirt bike accident at Upper Horton on Saturday morning. Around 11.30am, the chopper was tasked by NSW Ambulance to transport a man in his 20s. The patient was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical...