Aged care staffing deadline threatens closure
Aged care reforms threaten the future of many smaller aged care facilities across the region with workforce shortages meaning many homes can't meet the 1 July deadline to have a registered nurse on site.
New bike track in Mungindi opened
The new bike track in Mungindi at the WH Smith Park has been officially opened in front of a big crowd of kids and their bikes.
Labor commit to funding boost for Landcare
The future of Landcare, should Labor win the election on Saturday, has been assured with the announcement that Labor will boost its funding
$1b innovation fund boost welcomed
NSW Farmers has welcomed a $1 billion commitment from the Liberal and Nationals to expand the Farm Innovation Fund if re-elected, while Labor has also committed to keeping the FIF.
Deepwater Art Show back after nine year break
The Deepwater Art Show is back after nine years, being held from the 31st of March to the 4th of April, with music, art, and creativity once again raising funds for important charities.
Millions to move people to fixed wireless NBN
Kentucky will be one of just six locations across the region, and 46 across country NSW, to get new fixed wireless broadband NBN towers.
Ag skill fee-free training extended to livestock industry
Fee-free training will be rolled out to the livestock sector thanks to the expansion of AgSkilled.
Taste Tamworth starts Friday
Ten days of foodie heaven is about to begin in Tamworth, with Taste Tamworth on for 10 days starting this Friday March 10.
Crisis support being added to Lifeline Armidale
10 new crisis supporters will be trained and based in Armidale, answering calls to the 13 11 14 Lifeline Crisis Support telephone line.
Gunnedah Hospital contractor appointed
The Gunnedah community is a step closer to their $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment with the contractor appointed.