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Rural 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 by the National Rural Health Alliance. The Rural Health in Australia Snapshot 2025 paints a grim picture of health inequities between rural and metropolitan areas. The [...]
Regional News
GUNNEDAH Shire has recognised its strong connection with Sister City Kolomotu’a, in the Kingdom of Tonga, with a new street name. The roadway that runs along the Namoi River from Maitland Street has been named Kolomotu’a Drive in a gesture of respect for Gunnedah’s friends in Kolomotu’a. Gunnedah Shire mayor, Colleen Fuller, said the Shire’s [...]
Freedom Ride
THE State Government has marked the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Ride with the announcement of funding to complete a community pavilion in Walgett and a new program to commemorate significant steps along the Freedom Ride route. Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty David Harris were in Walgett [...]
Rural Health
HEART of Australia, an innovative mobile health service, has teamed up with leading biopharmaceutical company, Pfizer Australia, to expand its GP Education Program with the aim of improving healthcare delivery in rural and remote parts of Australia. Small rural towns have almost 60 per cent fewer health professionals than major cities. However, rural GPs are [...]
Regional News
Armidale Airport remains closed except for aircraft with prior permission to operate. This is to allow aircraft currently at the airport to depart and to also assist local aviation companies to relocate aircraft. Serious medivac will continue to operate. Inspections of the runway on February 17 revealed a new soft pavement area. Flights will continue [...]
Regional News
THE countdown is on for NarraBRIGHT 2025, with the annual event once again set to dazzle Narrabri’s Maitland Street on Friday, March 14 from 6pm. Now in its fifth year, the free community event has shined a light on Narrabri’s vibrant businesses, people and the wider community. This year’s festival centres around the 2025 CREATE [...]
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NARRABRI Shire Council mayor Darrell Tiemens has supported calls by the NSW Country Mayors Association for the Federal Government and Opposition to commit to restore Commonwealth Financial Assistance Grants funding. The Financial Assistance Grants program provides a vital funding stream to local councils, enabling them to provide a mix of services and infrastructure. “As highlighted [...]
Regional News
A brand-new line-up of degustation experiences, featuring the best food in the region will be on offer during this year’s Taste Tamworth Festival. More than 20 local businesses have already signed up to be part of the 2025 program, running from April 4-13. From ticketed craft beer tastings to pizza making classes, Taste presents a [...]
Regional News
TAMWORTH community members turned up in force last weekend, showing their support for people impacted by dementia all while getting active to improve their brain health. Nearly 100 people walked, ran or jogged in the 2025 Memory Walk & Jog at Bicentennial Park to raise an impressive total of $6600. Dementia Australia CEO Professor Tanya [...]
Police Appeal
UPDATED February 16: A 45-year-old woman reported missing while travelling on a motorcycle between Goondiwindi and Gayndah has been located deceased. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating. Media and the public are thanked for their assistance with the search. There is no further information available at this time. PRIOR: Queensland Police are asking motorists travelling [...]
