Rural, regional and remote Australians are dying at higher rates than their urban counterparts according to new data released today
Politics
Posted inNSW Politics, Social issues and services
New England snubbed in DV program expansion
Just days after a New England Times investigation detailed the lack of DV offender programs in the region, the NSW Government has an announced a significant expansion… to anywhere but here.
Posted inHealth, NSW Politics, Women
Greens move to end abortion deserts – including here in the New England
If you want a surgical abortion in the New England, you can’t have one. You have to go somewhere else.
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
NSW toughens bail laws again as jails reach breaking point
The number of young people locked up in NSW jails has spiked as more juveniles are refused bail after a controversial legislative crackdown and tougher rulings from judges. There were […]
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Polling points to Coalition win but independents likely to decide the election
Labor has a mountain to climb to prevent Peter Dutton from forming government at the next election, with polling predicting outer suburbs of Sydney to change hands.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health, NSW Politics
More doctors go to the country, but hospitals still squeezed
Emergency departments at regional hospitals are under immense pressure, despite more specialist doctors working in the regions.
Posted inFederal Politics, Indigenous, Social issues and services
Calls for change 17 years on from national apology
For some, the anniversary of the apology to Stolen Generations is a source of pride. For others it is a reminder of the “dire” reality for Indigenous children.
Posted inFederal Politics, Public Transport
Taxpayers take risk on Rex if ailing airline can’t sell
Experts are questioning why taxpayers should be placed on the hook for bailing out Rex through a government takeover if buyers are unwilling to take the risk.
Posted inFederal Politics, Grants and funding, Local politics
Country Mayors urge Federal Government to restore critical Local Council funding
NSW Country Mayors Association is warning that declining financial support is placing rural and regional councils under extreme pressure.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, New England Electorate
Laura Hughes stands for ALP again in New England
Tamworth local Laura Hughes has been announced as the ALP candidate for the seat of New England in the upcoming federal election. But the electorate is very different this time around…