Australia’s pesticide regulator has handed down a major decision on paraquat and diquat— it stays, but with tight new restrictions.
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Posted inHealth, Money, NSW News, NSW Politics
North Coast families to get $100 rego cut and a new maternity unit at Grafton
A new maternity unit for Grafton, $100 off rego, and record health investment. Here’s what the NSW Budget delivers for the North Coast.
Posted inGrafton, Health, Women
$20m boost secures maternity unit fit-out at Grafton Base Hospital
Clarence Valley families will gain improved maternity care after a $20 million funding boost for Grafton Base Hospital.
Posted inFeature, Health, Local News
Northern NSW hospitals see rising emergency demand and higher patient acuity
Northern NSW hospitals recorded more than 58,000 emergency presentations and rising patient acuity as demand for care continued to grow.
Posted inFeature, Health, Lismore
New radiation therapy technology expands cancer treatment capacity at Lismore Base Hospital
Cancer patients in the Northern Rivers will gain faster access to treatment following a major radiotherapy technology upgrade.
Posted inHealth, Local News, NSW Politics
North Coast hospitals to benefit from $400m maintenance blitz
The Minns Government has announced a $400 million hospital maintenance blitz, and the North Coast hospitals are in line to benefit – but Manning wasn’t on the list.
Posted inGrafton, Health, Indigenous
Healing ceremony marks new chapter for old Grafton Gaol site
A Healing Ceremony has been held at the old Grafton Gaol as the historic site prepares to switch its purpose from punishment to health.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Health
Williamson supports bill to strengthen access to primary health care in regional NSW
Clarence MP Richie Williamson has backed a bill aimed at improving access to primary health care for regional and rural NSW residents.
Posted inHealth, NSW News, NSW Politics, Women
Anti-abortion fight evolves into ‘noxious brew’
The pro-life movement is incorporating anti-immigrant sentiment in its latest fight against abortion and reproductive healthcare.
Posted inFeature, Health, Taree
Midwifery continuity of care launches at Manning Hospital
Women in the Taree region can now access continuity of care from a known midwife through a new Midwifery Group Practice at Manning Hospital.