Entries open soon for this month’s Bendemeer Campdraft
There’s a change in the air for The Bendemeer Campdraft, with the event set to take its place at the town’s rodeo grounds, on November 30-December 1 and entries open November 5-6.
Breakthrough with GPs now able to give patients new migraine meds on PBS
Migraine Australia says changes made today that allow GPs will be able to start their patients on the new migraine management medications on the PBS is a win for rural patients.
UNE’s Annette Cowie wins award for innovation
UNE's Professor Annette Cowie has been named as the recipient of the Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering award at the 2024 Premier’s Prizes for Science & Engineering.
Rumour of boxer’s role in teen’s death aired at inquest
After the body of a teenager was found on train tracks in regional NSW there were rumours a local boxer was involved, an inquest has been told.
New tech to improve emergency warnings
Testing will soon begin on cutting-edge technology to improve early warnings about floods and bushfires in NSW.
New medications for cancer delayed until after the election
New cancer medications are among those being delayed by bureaucracy, with a government committee deferring consideration of 45 new medications for the PBS.
Inland Rail praised for sustainability in Narrabri to North Star construction
Inland Rail has been recognised with an ‘Excellent’ As Built rating for the Narrabri to North Star phase 1 project.
‘Beyond belief’: millions wrongly hit with payment fees
Everything from fine payments to marriage certificates have been hit with unlawful merchant surcharges in NSW over an eight-year period.
Big spike in New Englanders who can’t afford to see a doctor
The percentage of people who can’t afford to visit a GP in the New England and North West region has increased 36% over the past four years, according to damning new research.
A new route for Country Music Parade
The Country Music Parade will return during the 53rd Tamworth Country Music Festival with a new and improved route.