Watchdog to check regional health remedies
PHOTO: A new committee will be keeping their finger on the pulse on the rollout of regional health reforms In one of the first acts of the new NSW Parliament …
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Local shire pushes back against raising the age of criminal responsibility
PHOTO: Bourke Shire Council are taking a stance on accountability for youth crime Bourke Shire Council has written to Australia’s most important politicians about an issue it has a very …
“The sound of a death knell” -fury over road user charge
PHOTO: The trucking industry says new charges will send some operators over the edge “Unconscionable,” a “cruel blow,” and even “the sound of a death knell for some operators” – …
Drive so others survive
PHOTO: Mel Suitor encourage everyone to display a yellow ribbon during Road Safety Week. National Road Safety Week kicks off today, highlighting the impact of road trauma across the country. While …
Bulk billing boost but regions deserve more
PHOTO: The Federal Budget’s medicare injection has been welcomed but not all are delighted The Federal Government has promised a “major revamp” to Medicare, but some regional health advocates say …
Firies open their doors to the community
PHOTO: Fourteen year old Maddison Reynolds, a volunteer cadet with the RFS, demonstrates how to use a fire hose. Fire stations across NSW opened their doors to the community on …
Construction of Coona’s new sporting amenities to begin by year’s end
PHOTO: A substantial investment in new amenities will see further improvement to Coonabarabran’s Sport & Recreation Centre Construction at new facilities at Coonabarabran Sporting Complex is scheduled to begin in …
Strike Force Dozer nabs Narromine man
PHOTO: A Narromine man is facing charges on 29 offences across the western plains A man has been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into property-related crime in rural …
The key to reducing natural disaster mental health pain
A new study suggests that ground-up strategies created by local people can make the biggest difference to how we cope when mother nature puts the pressure on. According to the …
Could you be an ‘ambassador’ for Lachlan shire?
PHOTO: A new visitor centre will build on the success of the Utes in the Paddock In Lachlan Shire, the hunt is on for tourism ambassadors and a love of …
Cost of new biosecurity measures under fire
PHOTO: Funding the government’s boost to biosecurity is a sensitive issue Australia’s biosecurity measures have strengthened in the federal budget – but not without a cost: farmers, travelers and importers …
Celebrating our heroes this International Nurses Day
PHOTO: The Walgett team were the winners of the Nursing Team of the Year for 2023 In celebrating International Nurses Day, the Western NSW Local Health District (LHD) has announced …