Crisis as Armidale loses at least 8 GPs
By the beginning of February, Armidale will have lost at least 8 GPs, potentially 5 registrars, and more than 1 in 5 people in town will be looking for a new doctor. #longread
Inspiring young locals represent the New England on new youth taskforce
Tamworth's Jack Lyon and Kentucky's Katie Barnett have been appointed to represent the New England on the 2023 NSW Government Regional Youth Taskforce.
Glen Innes prisoner community works program reinstated
A popular outreach program at Glen Innes, which saw inmates from the local Correctional Centre undertake various public space and community parks maintenance and upgrade projects, will restart soon.
Bare minimum EIS for Winterbourne Wind project ‘very worst ever’
Northern Tablelands State MP Adam Marshall has called the environmental impact statement for the Winterbourne Wind Farm project at Walcha “the very worst EIS I have ever, ever seen" at a public meeting in Walcha.
New assistance for IVF patients
Women who have IVF or other assisted reproductive technology treatments in private clinics can now claim a $2,000 rebate in an Australian first.
Guyra Men’s Shed switches to solar
The Guyra Men's Shed will be installing a new rooftop solar power system thanks to a State Government grant.
Extra mil for Inverell’s new aquatic centre
Inverell Shire Council has had a huge boost for the construction a brand new multi-million-dollar aquatic centre, with Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall announcing another $1.1 million for the project. This funding is in addition to the $5 million State Government grant…
Work begins on new Glen Innes hospital
Building of the new hospital and ambulance station for Glen Innes will start in just two weeks after Hutchison Builders won the tender for the major construction project.
Flood repair funding fast tracked
The NSW Government has fast tracked funding to local councils affected by flooding and wet weather, putting the cash into bank accounts sooner so the repairs can be done as soon as possible.
Armidale Folk Museum to get a technology upgrade
The Armidale Folk Museum will soon be adding iPads and touchscreens to their experience, providing more information and context to the historical items on display.