Regional teens could be at risk of isolation, discrimination and misinformation when a social media ban comes into force on December 10, according to anti-bullying advocates, mental health expects and young people living outside metropolitan areas. The policy, which...
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Speed Networking Event Hits Inverell Tomorrow
A new speed-networking event called Regional Pathways to Possibility will be held in Inverell tomorrow designed to showcase the wide range of disability supports and services available across Inverell and surrounding regions. Several service providers will be hosting...
Inverell Doctor Named RDAA Rural Doctor of the Year
A Rural Generalist doctor who has dedicated her career to caring for the community of Inverell in north-west NSW – and has been heavily involved in training the next generation of medical students and junior doctors – has received the Rural Doctors Association of...
40 % of Hunter New England Women Overdue for Breast Screening
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, eligible women from Hunter New England Local Health District are being urged to book a free mammogram, with 40 per cent of women in the region overdue for their two-yearly breast cancer screening. For women aged 50-74, a breast...
Applications Open for 5th Round of Hunter New England Health’s Allied Health Rural Generalist Program
Graduate and early career allied health clinicians are encouraged to apply for a unique rural rotation opportunity in Hunter New England Local Health District, with applications now open for the next round of the Allied Health Rural Generalist Program. As the first...
AMA Calls for Safer Healthcare Settings
This National Safe Work Month, the Australian Medical Association is calling for urgent action to protect doctors and healthcare workers from escalating violence and aggression in medical settings.AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said workplace violence is a daily...
Inverell Shire Council Participates in Health Services Inquiry
Inverell Shire Council has taken part in the State Government Inquiry into the Health Services Amendment (Splitting of Hunter New England Health District) Bill 2025. On 22 August 2025, Mayor Cr Kate Dight addressed the Inquiry panel. The Bill, introduced by the...
Raising Awareness This Month about Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month with its aim to shine a light on the devastating impact breast cancer has on thousands of Australians each day. Breast cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia, with 9 people losing their lives to the...
Moylan Calls on Feds to Address Doctor Shortage in the Bush
Northern Tablelands MP Brendan Moylan has called on the federal government to address the lack of medical professionals in rural NSW. Speaking on STA FM this week, Mr Moylan says this is the underlying issue with the current state of health care in regional and rural...
