Emergency care is declining across regional NSW with new data revealing patients are waiting longer for urgent treatment. The latest Bureau of Health Information Healthcare Quarterly, released today, shows more than 65,000 people didn’t start their treatment on time in major regional hospitals. Manning Base Hospital in Taree was among the most concerning, with just…
Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism, Kevin Hogan has welcomed news that negotiations have concluded on the Australia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Mr Hogan said The Nationals understand the importance and benefit of open and free trade. “When we came into government in 2013 our goods and services covered by a free trade…
Long-term Nationals’ member Alison Penfold will walk more than 70 kilometres this weekend to raise awareness of and funds for pancreatic cancer research. The charity walk, on the Mid North Coast, is part of PanKind’s Remember September campaign to honour and remember the 71 Australians who die each week from pancreatic cancer. Alison said the…