A local nurse says the health system is crumbling under pressure, and it’s not just patients who are suffering.
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Posted inLetters
Letter: Promises & Secrets : Duval High School
Jack from Armidale says this fine piece of journalism exposes the skulduggery of ARC politics, years of wasted funds and corruption. Time for New England to back real independents, not failed party hacks.
Posted inOpinion
Metadata that matters: NSW leads the way in safer data sharing
Metadata.NSW is setting a new benchmark for government data use in Australia. By improving discoverability, trust, and secure sharing, NSW is showing how metadata can drive smarter services and stronger outcomes.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Duval High School Sale
Steve from Armidale says I am no expert on legislation but at first glance it appears Council does not have the ability to dispose of the Duval land as proposed. The site was gifted for recreation and the law sets strict criteria on land disposal.
Posted inTips and Tricks
Tip: How to keep your cat’s litter box fresh and spring-ready
Freshen up your cat’s litter box this spring with simple, vet-approved tips from Breeder’s Choice. Keep odours away, your cat happy, and your home clean with sustainable, recycled paper litter.
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Letter: Barnaby Joyce’s Comments Undermine Parliamentary Standards
Denise from Hillvue says: Barnaby Joyce’s crude, immature interjection during Question Time on September 4 was more than a poor choice of words. It was a stark reminder of the growing disregard for parliamentary decorum and an embarrassment to the people of New England.
Posted inNational, Something to Think About
Too many Indigenous Australians die before getting to claim the age pension. We need to make retirement fairer
Indigenous Australians face a stark challenge: with a median age at death of just 63, around four years below pension eligibility, many never live long enough to claim the age pension, exposing deep retirement inequities.
Posted inOpinion, Social
1 in 8 households don’t have the money to buy enough food
Around one in eight Australian households, or 1.3 million people, could not afford enough food in 2023. Rising housing and energy costs are cutting into food budgets, forcing families to buy less nutritious food or skip meals.
Posted inNational, Opinion
Australia will soon have its own ‘centre for disease control’. Let’s not repeat the chaos of the US
Australia is moving toward a national CDC set to launch in 2026. To succeed, it must learn from the US by staying independent and transparent while protecting public health from political influence and bureaucratic chaos.
Posted inQuick Word
QW: Tamworth nurse says management is the problem
Sammy from Tamworth says the reason nurses are miserable is the managers. A fish rots from the head. Why put more pressure on disillusioned nurses hanging in there by our teeth? It’s the bloody management!!