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Pressure on health not confined to MLHD: CEO

MLHD Chief Executive Jill Ludford faced accusations that she is running the “most under pressure” local health district in the state, during a rural health inquiry hearing last month.

Warby to return to Blowering

David Warby and the crew of the record-seeking Spirit of Australia II will be back on Blowering on the weekend of May 22-23, with the aim of getting the boat’s balance right before attempting to set a new world water speed record.

Waiting game on Brindabella Road

Brindabella Road The Economic Link (BRTEL), a group advocating for the upgrade of the Brindabella Road, is waiting on the outcome of a grant application Snowy Valleys Council has before the state government.

Burnt log recovery begins to wind up

The last log truck carrying salvaged, burnt logs from the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires was waved into the Hyne Tumbarumba Mill yesterday.

Bushfire Royal Commission, six months on

Six months since the Bushfire Royal Commission handed down its findings, the federal government says it is “methodically implementing” the recommendations.

Memorial board presented to Adelong Alive museum

The Adelong Alive Museum was presented with a memorial board on Wednesday morning, made by Peter Henderson of the Adelong Men’s Shed using salvaged sugar pine timber.

Health inquiry hears of chronic staff shortages across MLHD

The state government’s rural health inquiry received over 700 submissions from individuals, organisations and politicians across the state in the lead up to in-person hearings.

Wild dog baiting working

Riverina Local Land Services, Forestry Corporation and National Parks and Wildlife Service have joined forces to conduct an aerial baiting program in the Gilmore,...

Chemical leak after B-double crash near Adelong

An investigation is underway after a heavy vehicle carrying chemicals crashed near Adelong yesterday afternoon. About 5.30pm Monday, emergency services responded to reports that a...

Aged care and Tumut hospital Drs on the agenda at TCA meeting

Aged care, doctors and educational courses were on the agenda when the Tumut Community Association held a productive meeting in Tumut on Thursday night. “We...