Health department officials are scrambling to find locum doctors to cover the long weekend at Inverell Hospital but admit there may be some shifts without a doctor in the building.
RK Crosby
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Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Local politics
‘Monumental moment’ recognising the Anaiwan people at ARC
The Anaiwan people will soon be acknowledged in the city’s welcome signage following a unanimous motion at today’s Armidale Regional Council meeting
Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Federal Politics
The Voice: Why are we having a referendum?
This is the first in a series of explainer articles about The Voice referendum, based off the things you’re telling us you want to know, let’s start with why we’re having a referendum.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows
‘Miracles’ help get garden expo off to a blooming start
Preparations for the Inaugural New England Garden Expo are going very well, with organisers crediting the ‘miracles’ that have come forward to help for making the dream a reality.
Posted inArmidale, Travel
Rex suspends Armidale to Sydney flights until March
Rex Airlines have announced they will suspend services on the Sydney to Armidale route until ‘at least’ March 30 2024, blaming Qantas for stealing their pilots.
Posted inGeneral News
Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro project now open for public comment
The latest development as part of the REZ, a massive pumped hydro system to be built underground between Armidale and Kempsey, is now open for comment.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation
Targeting and retribution: the toxic cliquey culture of ASC
Some parents feel their kids are being treated differently at Armidale Secondary College, and if they speak up they’ll pay the price.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation, Social issues and services
When a child cannot be kept safe: why Armidale needs two high schools
The inability to go to another school, and escape the routine torture they are subjected to, makes already vulnerable children an easy target.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Investigation
Education Secretary dismisses concerns about ASC; parents demand apology, resignation
NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar and other senior departmental staff have visited Armidale Secondary College this week in response to media reports about violence and other issues at the troubled school.
Posted inArmidale, Education, General News, Investigation
Opportunity class: opportunity lost
One of Armidale Secondary College’s big bragging points is the selective program, but concerns have been raised they aren’t getting the opportunity they should.