Festival-goers are being reminded to take a few simple steps to keep themselves and others safe throughout the Tamworth Country Music Festival, which kicks off today. Public Health Physician Dr David Durrheim said it is important for the community to stay sun-safe,...
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Regional Patients to Suffer Amid Mass Psychiatrist Walk-Out
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan says patients are the ones who will suffer from a mass resignation of psychiatrists from across NSW. More than 200 of the state’s 260 psychiatrists, including 11 from Hunter New England Health, are preparing to walk off...
Hunter New England Local Health District Welcomes New Board Chair
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,...
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...