A new report from the Bureau of Health Information reflects the experiences of more than 25,000 patients who completed a survey about their care in one of 84 NSW public hospitals from January to December 2024. BHI Acting Chief Executive Ms Hilary Rowell says the...
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Chopper Tasked to Bingara & Tenterfield Yesterday
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was kept busy yesterday afternoon attending incidents at Tenterfield and Bingara. Around 12:15pm, a Chopper was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a motorcycle accident southwest of Bingara. A man in his 40s sustained injuries in the...
Patients Welcome New Parkinson’s Treatment PBS Listing
Australians living with Parkinson’s are welcoming the Federal Government’s listing today of a new Parkinson’s treatment on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The new treatment, VYALEV® (foslevodopa with foscarbidopa), is administered under the skin via a 24-hour...
Gwydir Shire Council Responds to Gravesend Water Supply Concerns
In response to the recent community concerns regarding the water issues in Gravesend, Gwydir Shire Council wishes to reassure residents that there is no need for alarm. It is hoped that this post demonstrates that Council is fully committed to transparency and is here...
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service to Receive Grant to Boost Cervical Screenings
The NSW Government has awarded more than $470,000 in Cervical Screening Community Engagement Grants to organisations across Hunter New England to improve screening rates in priority populations. Armajun Aboriginal Service is among 11 recipients of the $1.6 million...
Community Reminded to Register as an Organ Donor this DonateLife Week
People across NSW are reminded to register for organ and tissue donation and discuss their decision with their loved ones this DonateLife Week. Sadly, there has been an 11 per cent drop in donor registrations in the past year, and with approximately 1,800 people...
Smartphone Recall for Overheating
There’s been a recall of Google Pixel 6a smartphones due to the possibility of the batter overheating and posing a risk of fire and/or burns to a user. An automatic firmware update to Android 16 was rolled out to Pixel 6a devices in Australia on earlier this month and...
Knee Pain – There’s (Finally) a Pill for That
Australians struggling with joint discomfort now have access to a scientifically backed solution with the arrival of UC-II® undenatured type II collagen. This advanced, low-dose supplement is clinically proven to reduce stiffness, improve mobility, and relieve mild...
Local Water Sources Pass the Test
The latest results of PFAS testing across town water supplies for Inverell, Ashford and Yetman have confirmed all raw water sources and treated water supplies are well below the new PFAS limits outlined in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Testing conducted in...