The Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van is heading back to Inverell next week with its objective to save local lives. The Van, or also known as Mherv, has been operating for over 7 years travelling regional and rural NSW offering free health checkups to people who...
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A 25-Year Legacy of Serving the New England Northwest
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is proud to celebrate 25 years of continuous aeromedical operations across the New England Northwest, with the milestone anniversary of its Tamworth Base officially marked yesterday. Since its launch in 2000, the Tamworth Base has...
HSU Members Strongly Endorse Wage Increase for 50,000 Health Workers
Members of the Health Services Union (HSU) have accepted the NSW Government’s offer to increase wages and deliver benefits for more than 50,000 health workers across the state. The agreement – which received over 90 per cent in support from the HSU membership –...
Daffodil Day
Today is Daffodil Day, an annual event held to raise funds for cancer research and support services The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for everyone impacted by cancer and every dollar raised through the Daffodil Day helps Cancer Council fund world-class...
Kim Acknowledged for 40 Years Service
A local midwife, based in Inverell, is celebrating 40 years in nursing and midwifery. Kim McLeod started as a student nurse’s aide in 1985, progressing to become a registered midwife and lactation consultant, guiding countless families through one of life’s biggest...
NSW Public Hospitals Perform Well in 2024
A new report from the Bureau of Health Information reflects the experiences of more than 25,000 patients who completed a survey about their care in one of 84 NSW public hospitals from January to December 2024. BHI Acting Chief Executive Ms Hilary Rowell says the...
Chopper Tasked to Bingara & Tenterfield Yesterday
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was kept busy yesterday afternoon attending incidents at Tenterfield and Bingara. Around 12:15pm, a Chopper was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a motorcycle accident southwest of Bingara. A man in his 40s sustained injuries in the...
Patients Welcome New Parkinson’s Treatment PBS Listing
Australians living with Parkinson’s are welcoming the Federal Government’s listing today of a new Parkinson’s treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The new treatment, VYALEV® (foslevodopa with foscarbidopa), is administered under the skin via a 24-hour...
Gwydir Shire Council Responds to Gravesend Water Supply Concerns
In response to the recent community concerns regarding the water issues in Gravesend, Gwydir Shire Council wishes to reassure residents that there is no need for alarm. It is hoped that this post demonstrates that Council is fully committed to transparency and is here...