Finding surprises in recycling bin contents is not unusual for waste facility workers but after discovering 53 syringes in a day, management at a regional NSW centre is raising the alarm. Key points: A waste facility has experienced a big rise in sharps dumped in recycling Workers who sort recycling by hand recently found 53 needles in one day A …
A year or two ago it used to cost just over $1,000 a day for a locum GP to cover while a town's permanent doctor was on leave. Key points: Financial support that helps five regional NSW towns pay for locum doctors has been withdrawn Rural and Remote Medical Services says it can no longer afford to subsidise the cost …
Downpours in western NSW have sparked warnings from the SES and damaged crops as rain continues to fall in the region. Key points: The SES are urging residents to flood proof their homes Moderate flood warnings are in place for the Castlereagh River at Mendooran and Gilgandra Several homes in Gwabegar are already impacted by flooding Today the weather bureau …
The COVID-19 outbreak in western New South Wales has moved away from Dubbo with a nearby community recording a surge in the number of daily cases. "We're very concerned about Wellington with more than 20 cases over the weekend and a further 11 cases today," Western NSW Local Health District chief executive Scott McLachlan said. "It's extremely concerning and really …