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...
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Inverell Aquatic Centre Set to Open this Thursday
After months of anticipation, the new multi-million dollar Inverell Aquatic Centre is set to open its doors to the public for the first time from this Thursday, 27th February, 2025. Hines Construction handed over the facility to Council on Friday after reaching...
Fire permits banned today In Inverell LGA
Fire permits have been suspended for the Inverell Local Government Area for today. The suspension is due to the forecast High Fire Danger for the region with this measure taken to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading under the heightened fire conditions....
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...
SFF Has Big Win For Firearms Licence Holders
Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party MLC’s Robert Borsak and Mark Banasiak have had a huge win for shooters and firearms owners in NSW. As a result of calling out the Firearms Registry for the bigotry, discrimination, and lack of consultation in the recently released...
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...
Australia’s First Festival of Listening Launches in Inverell
A unique offering that connects people through the simple practices of listening and sharing stories, the Inverell Listening Festival offers 6 free events from 2-12 March. Community members of all ages are invited to come and play Listen For.. the storytelling game...
Rate Cuts a Relief for Farmers
Farmers have welcomed new interest rate cuts as the cost of feeding and clothing the world continues to soar. NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said city borrowers weren’t the only ones celebrating the first signs of relief from the cost-of-living crunch following...
