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UNE offers free emergency psychological first aid

by New England Times News Desk19 hours agoNovember 19, 2025

The University of New England Psychology Clinic and UNE School of Psychology are supporting the local community with Emergency Psychological First Aid following the demolition derby car
accident in Walcha on Saturday evening.

Health, Local News

Australian-first digital tool helps calculate cancer risk from alcohol use

by New England Times News Desk3 days agoNovember 15, 2025

An Australian-first digital tool will help people make healthier choices by educating them about the risk of alcohol-related cancers.

Health, Local News

More telehealth options for allied health care with new service

by Lia Edwards4 days agoNovember 16, 2025

Accessing physiotherapy and dietetics support has now become easier, with The Healthy Communities Foundation Australia launching new virtual allied health services

Glen Innes, Good News, Health

Glen Innes Health Hub officially opens

by Kate BrownNovember 12, 2025November 15, 2025

The Glen Innes community is celebrating a significant milestone in regional healthcare with the official opening of the Glen Innes Health Hub.

Health, Tamworth

Tamworth forum calls for action to support people with cancer to stay in work

by New England Times News DeskNovember 11, 2025November 15, 2025

Casual workers, carers, and cancer patients are falling through the cracks of Australia’s employment protections, prompting fresh calls for urgent policy reform from Cancer Council NSW.

Armidale, Education, Good News, Health, Wellbeing

UNE gets Gold for wellbeing

by Makenzie WallNovember 10, 2025November 18, 2025

The University of New England has achieved Gold Certification in the FISU Healthy Campus Program, becoming the first regional university in Australia to reach this international benchmark

Awareness Events, General News, Health

Busting myths for Australian Food Safety Week

by New England Times News DeskNovember 9, 2025November 10, 2025

In the lead up to Australian Food Safety Week 8 to 15 November 2025, the Food Safety Information Council has released a national survey that shows 66% of Australians surveyed recall experiencing some form of food poisoning or gastro and 51% of those incorrectly blame the last thing they ate.

Health, Moree

First major concrete pour completed in Moree Hospital upgrade

by New England Times News DeskNovember 4, 2025November 8, 2025

Construction of the $105 million Moree Hospital Redevelopment has reached a key milestone. Read more here.

Good News, Health, Inverell

Inverell doctor named RDAA Rural Doctor of the Year

by New England Times News DeskOctober 31, 2025November 1, 2025

A Rural Generalist doctor who has dedicated her career to caring for the Inverell community and training the next generation of medical professionals has been named the Rural Doctors Association of Australia’s (RDAA) Rural Doctor of the Year for 2025.

Gunnedah, Health, NSW Politics, Tamworth

Nioka Palliative Care to double in size as Gunnedah Hospital prepares to open new facility

by Lia EdwardsOctober 30, 2025November 1, 2025

Palliative care services in Tamworth are set to double and there’s an open day for the new Gunnedah Hospital next month.