The Australian Government has extended the School Student Broadband Initiative providing up to 30,000 eligible families with no internet at home a free National Broadband Network (NBN) service.
Social issues and services
Posted inEnvironment, Social issues and services
New Return and Earn in Wee Waa
Wee Waa residents have a new location to recycle their eligible bottles and cans with the opening of a new Return and Earn machine at the local Carlo’s IGA.
Posted inSocial issues and services
Mail to only be delivered every second day in huge Australia Post shake up
Huge reforms to enable Australia Post to boost productivity and increase its focus on parcels have been announced that spell the end of the daily postie.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
A change at the top for BackTrack
After almost 18 years of creating, building, and steering BackTrack, Bernie Shakeshaft is handing over the reins to fellow colleague, Marcus Watson.
Posted inSocial issues and services, Tenterfield
Tenterfield Care Centre’s future is secure with Apollo Care
Tenterfield Care Centre Ltd (TCC) has voted to join specialist regional aged care provider Apollo Care.
Posted inQuirindi, Social issues and services, Werris Creek
Liverpool Plains launch home library service
Liverpool Plains Shire Council (LPSC) libraries have partnered with GoCo to launch a Home Library Service for Seniors.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
Armidale’s Tiny Town Childcare forced to close its doors
Armidale childcare centre Tiny Town Childcare will be forced to close its doors this Wednesday after reportedly failing to meet Federal Government Accreditation Standards.
Posted inDisability, Tamworth
Final touches complete on Accessible Transport Hub for Tamworth
Construction of the last component of the Changing Places Facility and Accessible Transport Hub in Bicentennial Park is now complete
Posted inDisability
New inclusive playground for Gunnedah
Kitchener Park in Gunnedah is set for a major upgrade to include an inclusive playground.
Posted inQuirindi, Social issues and services
Quirindi’s Eloura achieves 4-star rating
Eloura Residential Aged Care has achieved a remarkable 4-star rating under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s star rating system.