A Medicare change designed to improve quality of care is inadvertently disadvantaging rural people seeking mental health treatment, an inquiry has been told.
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Posted inGood News, Maclean
Maclean stalwart honoured for decades of community service
A Maclean community stalwart has been honoured for more than 60 years of service at this year’s Highland Gathering.
Posted inFlood, Lismore, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Tractor pump replaced as Lismore moves to automated flood system
Lismore’s ageing tractor-driven flood pump is being replaced with a high-tech automated system, boosting capacity and removing the need for manual operation during floods.
Posted inNational News, Science and Research
Artemis astronauts break record for distance from earth
Artemis II astronauts on a lunar flyby mission have broken Apollo 13’s distance record as humans travel further from earth than ever before.
Posted inLocal News
Two women missing on the North Coast
Police are asking for help locating 16-year-old Bella Coppi, last seen in Port Macquarie on Sunday night, and 50-year-old Alison McKelvey, who has been missing from the Tweed Heads/Coolangatta area since March.
Posted inRegional Development, Richmond Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
New $18 million bridges boost flood resilience on key Northern Rivers route
New bridges near Tatham are set to strengthen a key Northern Rivers evacuation and supply route, improving access during future floods.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Regional Development
New draft plan aims to protect and enhance Jetty Foreshores
A new draft plan for the Jetty Foreshores will guide future use of the iconic Coffs Harbour space, with public consultation to follow.
Posted inFunerals and memorials, Port Macquarie
Community invited to honour life of long-serving councillor Lisa Intemann
A public commemoration for former councillor Lisa Intemann will be held this Wednesday in Port Macquarie.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
The best apps to help you find the cheapest fuel
Want to avoid wasting fuel driving between empty servos? No problem, there is a growing number of apps designed to help motorists find both fuel availability and the best price.
Posted inMallanganee, Recreation, Tourism
Mallanganee Observatory opens, offering world-class views of sky and landscape
Mallanganee’s new observatory is now open, offering stunning views by day and breathtaking Milky Way stargazing by night.