In this special report by Marie Low, we take a look at the failing system of out of home care. After multiple damning reports, this week’s Federal Budget has left supporters of foster carers and those calling for reform of the out-of-home care system underwhelmed.
Marie Low
Posted inBusiness, Narrabri, Workers and Unions
Whitehaven marks safety milestone
Whitehaven Coal is celebrating their achievement of more than 5000 days without a lost time injury – 60 months free of total recordable injuries dating back to the opening of the facility in 2010.
Posted inDeepwater, What's on
Deepwater saddles up for annual race day
As Australia gears up for Australia Day, the small town of Deepwater will be preparing for its annual race day. The Deepwater Races, one of Australia’s oldest racing events, chalks […]
Posted inArmidale, Energy, Investigation, Uralla
Locals benefiting from renewables transition in very direct ways
While much of the focus on building the Renewable Energy Zone has been the land use conflict on our farms, and some farmers cashing in while others miss out, many local residents are also finding ways to benefit directly from the transition to renewable power.
Posted inCrime, Gunnedah
Thief with a green thumb leaves nursery owner seeing red
A nursery in Gunnedah has been at the centre of a number of repeat offences from someone who apparently knows their plants.
Posted inInverell
Nursery and Food Garden comes off second-BEST
It has won awards, been visited by celebrities and helped feed the needy, but the BEST Nursery and the BEST Food Garden is about to close.
Posted inGunnedah, Sport
Flat Track Nationals set to roar to life in Gunnedah
Gunnedah is gearing up for a big weekend when it hosts the two final rounds of the Australian Flat Track Nationals next month.
Posted inGeneral News
Walcha launches seasonal Sunday trading
Walcha is opening its arms and shop doors to visitors for its first seasonal Sunday trading day on 20 October.