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...
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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...
New Patient Record Storage System Comes Online
Hunter New England Health has commenced the $1 billion Single Digital Patient Record which store people's medical records in one place, including electronic referrals, test results, appointments and treatment history. The Northern Daily Leader reports the new system...
Baby Bottle Self-Feeding Devices Ban
Baby bottle self-feeding devices position a baby bottle or bottle teat so a baby can feed without another person holding the bottle or without adult supervision. Baby bottle self-feeding devices are dangerous because they may be used without active adult supervision....
Call for Regional Voices to Help Shape Healthcare Across NSW
People passionate about improving healthcare in regional, rural and remote areas of NSW are invited to apply to join the Regional Health Ministerial Advisory Panel. Expressions of interest (EOIs) are now open due to the conclusion of the current Panel’s three‑year...
Mayor Advocates for Completion of Glen Innes Hospital Masterplan
Council welcomes the significant investment currently underway at Glen Innes Hospital and is advocating for continued progression of the broader masterplan to deliver expanded long-term health services for the community. Glen Innes Severn Council is calling on the NSW...
