One cost will soon be eliminated at many travelling patients, with the NSW Government making parking free at Tweed, Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Maitland and Belmont (Lake Macquarie) hospitals.
Lia Edwards
Lia Edwards is a staff writer for the New England Times.
Posted inLocal News, News
See what your town looked like 100 years ago
Over 4,600 historic plans of 460 regional towns in NSW have just been digitised and made available for the first time on the State Library of NSW’s website.
Posted inAgriculture
$38m for sheep and goat EID tags
The Albanese and Minns Governments have jointly announced more than $38 million to support the transition to sheep and goat eID, but NSW Farmers says it’s not enough.
Posted inAgriculture
Millions to tackle feral pigs
The NSW Government is ramping up efforts to tackle rising feral pig populations across the state, providing an $8 million boost to help fund a new coordinated control program.
Posted inEnvironment
Swap your old yabby traps for a new lure at AgQuip to help fish habitat
Recreational fishers will have the chance to swap their old and unwanted opera house yabby traps for an Oar-Gee Plow lure at AgQuip to support sustainable fishing practices.
Posted inArmidale, Health
Updated: no doctor for tonight’s shift at Armidale Hospital
Hunter New England Health have confirmed Armidale’s rural referral hospital will have no doctor on duty tonight.
Posted inGeneral News
Moree ratepayers offered payment plan for 12 month water bill
Moree Plains Shire Council will start billing ratepayers for water again, after a 12 month delay caused by new smart meters being faulty.
Posted inManilla, Social issues and services
Manilla Meals on Wheels saved
Meals on Wheels will continue to be provided to Manilla residents in need after a deal was struck with Gunnedah Shire Council owned aged care service GoCo.
Posted inGunnedah, Health
Alarm raised at Gunnedah Hospital plans being ‘rescoped’
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson and Gunnedah Shire Council have raised alarm at changes to plans for the new Gunnedah Hospital.
Posted inHealth
Done: GP Single Employer Model confirmed to start next year
It has finally been confirmed that the Single Employer Model for GPs will be coming to the New England in 2024.