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Health and Wellbeing
FLORENCE Nightingale – the English pioneer of modern nursing – was born on May 12, 1820 in Italy during her family’s travels through Europe. Later known as the Lady with the Lamp, she was named after the city in which she was born. In 1853, after training in Germany and Italy, Florence Nightingale returned to [...]
Health and Wellbeing
FOR thirty years, National Palliative Care Week has sparked discussions, increased awareness, and advocated for improved access to and acceptance of palliative care. With the theme this year What’s Your Plan, National Palliative Care Week runs from Sunday, May 11 to Saturday, May 17 and encourages Australians and their families to engage in conversations about [...]
Road Safety
Today marks the beginning of National Road Safety Week. Every year on Australian roads, approximately 1300 people are killed and another 44,000 are seriously injured. In 2024, 334 people were killed on New South Wales’ roads, with almost 70 per cent of those in regional areas and around 40 per cent related to speeding. The [...]
Moree on a Plate
PERFECT autumn weather, fine food and a few thousand people – Moree on a Plate 2025 was an event for the ages. Held at Moree racecourse under clear blue skies and sparkling weather, Moree on a Plate on Saturday showcased producers from across regional New South Wales and Queensland who catered for the masses. Creatives [...]
Regional News
THE Big Chill Festival returns for its fifth year with more energy, flavour, and fire than ever and this year, it’s backed by a powerhouse local partner, the University of New England. UNE has signed on as major sponsor for the 2025 Big Chill event, marking a bold step forward in celebrating and supporting regional [...]
Roadworks
ROADWORKS to restore parts of the Newell Highway between Gurley and Goondiwindi commenced last week. Work started 14 kilometres north of Gurley at Tycannah Creek on Tuesday and is expected to be completed today, Saturday, May 10, weather permitting. Crews will then move to Boggabilla, near the intersection of the Newell Highway and Bruxner Highway, [...]
Northern Tablelands
THE late Jan Sharman OAM was a much-revered member of the Glen Innes community and her legacy to the town was commemorated with a permanent bench in her honour outside of Glen Innes Hospital. Ms Sharman served her community in various ways for more than 50 years including as part of the Glen Innes Hospital [...]
Regional News
REPRESENTATIVES from Tamworth Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and Tamworth Regional Council came together on Friday for an historic ceremony celebrating the Mara Ngali Partnership Agreement. Mara Ngali, which means our two hands in Gomeroi language, will be the first time in Australian history that a local council has signed a formal partnership with an Aboriginal [...]
Police News
A woman has been charged with murder over the death of two children in Coonabarabran early last week. Just after 2pm on Monday, police were called to a home on Emu Lane, Coonabarabran, following reports of a concern for welfare. On arrival, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District located a woman and the bodies [...]
Regional Education
THE University of New England has officially welcomed new Chancellor, Dr Sarah Pearson, at the first stand-alone Chancellor installation ceremony for the University in thirty years. Dr Pearson was this week installed by Governor of New South Wales, Margaret Beazley, at an event attended by staff, students, indigenous leaders and dignitaries on the lawns of [...]
