The NSW Government has agreed to develop an action plan to tackle NSW’s rural and regional obstetrics crisis, after the Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, raised the issue in an important Public Interest Debate in parliament last week.
Read MoreA risky stretch of the Snowy Mountains Highway west of Adelong will undergo major safety improvements, as part of an almost $30M investment in upgrading sections of the busy highway.
Read MoreReturn and Earn has launched an innovative “takes all” trial that is set to transform how Wagga Wagga and Tumut residents recycle their eligible bottles, cartons and cans.
Read MoreA list of concerns and hopes raised by the community will be used as a blueprint to advocate with the NSW Government for improvements within the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Read MoreThe Minns Labor Government is acting on a further recommendation of the Industrial Relations Taskforce by returning arbitration of visiting medical officers’ (VMOs) terms and conditions to a member of the Industrial Court.
Read MoreThe Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has expressed his serious disappointment at the State Government’s approval of the HumeLink project, which is proceeding against the wishes of communities directly affected.
Read MoreThe community at The Rock has embraced an opportunity to develop an ambulance service for the area, with volunteers to begin training in autumn next year.
Read MoreThe NSW Government is improving access to healthcare for people living in rural and regional communities, providing financial assistance to more than 15,600 patients from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District in the past year through the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS).
Read MoreThe NSW Government will roll out reforms to better protect the community from the harms of illegal tobacco, including tougher penalties, more enforcement officers, and a new tobacco licensing scheme for retailers
Read MoreThere’s still time to help shape the future of our city by having your say on the Northern Access Strategy.
Read MoreWagga and region residents are being invited to have their say on local roads and transport priorities as part of the Minns Labor Government’s planning for future growth.
Read MoreTobacco retailers, wholesalers and the wider community are being asked to have their say on a proposed new law that would require anyone selling tobacco products in NSW to hold a licence.
Read MoreThe Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has welcomed the NSW Government’s proposal to introduce new initiatives to tackle problematic plastic waste.
Read MoreMotorists will soon experience safer journeys on the Hume Highway at Kyeamba Gap between Tarcutta and Holbrook.
Read MoreThe Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has welcomed the NSW Government’s appointment of a panel to lead consultation on a Forestry Industry Action Plan for the state.
Read MoreChildren at two Wagga Wagga schools will experience safer school journeys with the school zone on Fernleigh Road to be extended this month
Read MoreThe Wagga Wagga community is encouraged to help direct the region’s future by having a say in a survey defining the issues, opportunities and challenges facing the electorate.
Read MoreThe Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has urged the state and federal governments to do all they can to ensure Rex continues to operate a full schedule of flights to and from regional centres in NSW.
Read MoreThe return of men’s behaviour change programs to Wagga Wagga and region could be a significant step forward in reducing domestic violence.
Read MoreWagga Wagga City Council is one of more than 80 councils across NSW to share in $60 million to boost walking and cycling, with $10 million dedicated to supporting active travel to and from schools, as part of the NSW Labor Government’s Get NSW Active program.
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