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Regional News
AS students across the state gear up for their Higher School Certificate exams, young NSW State Emergency Service volunteers are proving their dedication knows no bounds, on and off the frontline. NSW SES acting commissioner Debbie Platz APM praised all young SES volunteers for their exceptional dedication to protecting lives and creating safer communities. “As [...]
Local Government
LOCAL Government NSW is calling for expressions of interest from former mayors and councillors, who are not currently elected officials, to provide mentoring to new and existing mayors and councillors in NSW. Mentors provide confidential advice and guidance on a variety of issues, including governance, local government reform, conflict management, meeting procedures, relationship management, code [...]
Agriculture
THE National Farmers’ Federation today opened applications for its National Agriculture Leadership Program. The flagship program provides exclusive opportunities for emerging leaders in the agriculture sector, including mentoring, policy development guidance, and meetings with Parliamentarians. NFF President David Jochinke said the program is targeted at Australians aged under 35. “It’s an honour to encourage the [...]
Regional News
THE $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment has reached a significant construction milestone with the first major concrete pour for the new acute services building. The redevelopment will deliver a new acute services building, housing an expanded emergency department and a modern birthing, maternity, and inpatient unit, that will enhance healthcare and support contemporary models of [...]
Border-towns
QUEENSLAND Cross-Border Commissioner, Ian Leavers, last week met with his New South Wales counterpart, Kalina Koloff, in Goondiwindi. The meeting was in conjunction with the Border Regional Organisation of Councils (BROC) meeting, representing all Queensland and New South Wales councils located on the border, east of the Great Dividing Range. “I’ve encountered many social issues [...]
Health
THE first rural Aboriginal-led campaign focusing on the often sensitive topic of bladder control issues is urging Aboriginal communities to ‘have a yarn about our bladder’. Hunter New England Local Health District alongside Narrabri, Armidale and Uralla Aboriginal Elders are sharing the important message ‘Speak up, there is no shame, and help is available’ through [...]
Regional News
SAFETY improvements to the Gwydir Highway near Glen Innes are now underway following approval of more than $10 million in funding under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. The Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package works will improve slope stability, making the road less vulnerable to slope failures, scour, water inundation and pavement damage on a [...]
Wheat Harvest
TARGETED messaging will be activated from October 17 at key New South Wales pinch points, including Moree and Bellata, to encourage safer interactions between passenger vehicles and those transporting grain during what is expected to be one of the biggest wheat harvests on record. Electronic message signs will be installed roadside at Moree, Bellata, Gilgandra, [...]
Regional News
ROSES, ranunculus and rhododendrons will replace racehorses and running rails in early November – Melbourne Cup week – when Armidale racecourse hosts the New England Garden Festival on November 2-3. The two-day event is part of a week-long gardening and growing expo across the New England region, including open garden events at Walcha, Uralla, Guyra, [...]
Regional News
NEW South Wales Ambulance will roll out eight specially designed vehicles known as Hazardous Area Rescue Ambulances to optimise response capabilities during natural disasters and in difficult terrain. The vehicles are the first of their kind in the world, with one designated for Tamworth. Minister for Health, Ryan Park, said communities will benefit from the [...]
