Communities across the New England region will soon have enhanced access to specialised medical care, following the appointment of 12 senior medical professionals at Armidale and Inverell hospitals. The incoming doctors bring experience across a broad range of...
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More Doctors for Regional NSW: Applications Open for Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to boost the medical workforce in regional, rural and remote communities, with applications open for the Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway program. Rural generalists are General Practitioners (GPs) who have an extended...
Federal Government Commonwealth Prac Payment Program Disadvantages Medical Students
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has raised concerns about the expansion announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the Commonwealth Prac Payment program which he believes will exclude medical students. From July next year the scheme, which provides student...
WRHS Flys Injured Teen from Inverell to Tamworth
Around 9am Sunday 12 July, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Inverell. A teenage male sustained injuries in a fall. The patient was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being airlifted to...
HNELHD Responds to Locum Costs
Hunter New England Local Health District has responded to Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan concerns regarding expenditure on locum doctors in hospitals. In a Question on Notice directed to the Minister for Regional Health Ryan Park, Northern Tablelands MP...
Government Hides Locum Spending as Reliance on Temporary Staff Grows
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has again slammed the Labor Government’s response to healthcare in the Northern Tablelands with their refusal to answer questions regarding expenditure on locum doctors in hospitals. In a Question On Notice directed to the...
New Online Training to Strengthen Primary Care Professionals’ Capability to Engage Carers in Practice
Primary health care and mental health professionals in New South Wales can now access a new free online training program designed to strengthen their capability to support the family, friends and carers of people experiencing mental health concerns or suicidal...
Moylan Backs Landmark Bill to Secure Primary Healthcare for Regional NSW
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan and the NSW Opposition voted in favour of Health Services Amendment (Right to Primary Health Care) Bill 2026 introduced to NSW Parliament by Member for Wagga Wagga Joe McGirr. Dr McGirr’s Bill seeks to legally guarantee...
Health District Responds to Glen Innes Hospital Redevelopment Commitments
Hunter New England Health Local Health District has responded to Glen Innes Severn Council call for the NSW Government to publicly reaffirm its commitment to completing the full Glen Innes Hospital masterplan and expanding health services, following recent...
