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Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health
Labor angling for Medicare fight on day one of campaign
The federal election has started with a bang with political parties promoting their health and cost-of-living offerings to an electorate feeling the pinch.
Posted inHealth, Tamworth
RACGP tours New England to support rural doctors
RACGP New South Wales and ACT Chair, Dr Rebekah Hoffman, has heard the calls of the need for workforce while touring the New England.
Posted inGood News, Health, Moree, Tamworth
New paramedics for Tamworth and Moree
The New England is set to benefit from a significant increase in frontline emergency care, with 28 additional paramedics beginning work in the region next month.
Posted inAgriculture, Australia Votes 2025, Business, Federal Politics, Health
Small and rural forgotten in Budget for big end of town
Last night’s budget has come under intense criticism for ignoring small business and rural communities, while showering trinkets and favours on our biggest cities and businesses.
Posted inHealth, Local News, NSW Politics
Calls to split Hunter New England health district gain traction
Calls to split the Hunter New England Local Health District up have been made for some time, but now a new bill has been put to reverse the merger and it’s gaining wide support.
Posted inHealth, Local News
Growing rural doctors from within
What if the key to a thriving healthcare workforce was already right here, waiting for a chance to grow?
From doctors to allied health professionals to police, here are some organisations attempting to grow their own workforce.
Posted inGunnedah, Health
Gunnedah Hospital’s new acute services building takes shape
The $53 million Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment has reached a significant milestone, with the structure of the new acute services building complete and new roof installed.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health, National News
Cheaper medicines pledge: PBS cap to be dropped to $25
Both Labor and the Coalition will drop the maximum price for PBS prescriptions to $25 in election promises
Posted inGood News, Health, Moree
Hutchinson Builders wins $105 million Moree Hospital Redevelopment
The Moree Hospital Redevelopment is a step closer, with the main works contractor, Hutchinson Builders, being appointed the contract.