Tag: Batlow 2730
GSAHS working to fix Batlow Hospital problems
The New South Wales Greater Southern Area Health Service (GSAHS) says it is working to permanently fix problems at the Batlow-Adelong Multi Purpose Centre as soon as possible.[MORE]
Nurses demand Batlow Hospital safety risks fixed
Nurses at the new Batlow Hospital are refusing to admit more patients until defects in the multi-million dollar building are fixed.[MORE]
Nurses refuse to admit patients to Batlow hospital on safety grounds
Nurses at Batlow in NSW are refusing to admit more patients until defects in the building are fixed.[MORE]
Concerns mount over Batlow Hospital staffing
There is deep community concern over the failure to properly staff the new Batlow Hospital.[MORE]
Staff shortage restricting Batlow Hospital
The Greater Southern Area Health Service says a shortage of staff is why Batlow's new health facility in southern New South Wales cannot operate at full capacity.[MORE]
Batlow teachers protest school staffing changes
Teachers at Batlow Technology School walked off the job yesterday in the latest protest against the New South Wales Government's changes to how schools are staffed.[MORE]
Toddler dies in farm mishap
Police are investigating another fatal farm accident in the region which has claimed the life of a toddler on a farm at Berrigan in southern New South Wales.[MORE]
MP to appeal for Batlow natural disaster assistance
The Member for Wagga Wagga, Daryl Maguire, says he will be appealing to the New South Wales Government for natural disaster assistance to help Batlow fruit growers affected by severe storms last week.[MORE]
Batlow pleased with MPS funds
The Batlow community in southern New South Wales is thrilled with the announcement in last week's State Budget of more funding for a multi-purpose (MPS) health service.[MORE]
Lightning strike leaves residents in the dark
About 30,000 homes and businesses in the Riverina were without power yesterday afternoon after a lightning strike affected supplies.[MORE]
Homes evacuated amid fears of truck explosion
About 12 people have been evacuated from homes near Tumbarumba in southern New South Wales because of the risk of explosion after a truck rollover.[MORE]
NSW warns against NZ apple imports
The New South Wales Government is again calling on the Commonwealth to prevent New Zealand apples being imported into Australia.[MORE]
Industry to appeal apple imports
Australia's apple industry body will formally appeal against Biosecurity Australia's recommendation that New Zealand apples be allowed into the country.[MORE]
Work to start next year on Batlow MPS
After several years of delay, Batlow is celebrating news it will receive a new multi-purpose (MPS) health facility to replace the old hospital.[MORE]
Apple production 'set to double'
International consultants say Australia's apple industry is on track to double production in just six years.[MORE]
Apple growers look to boost productivity
Australian apple growers are investigating ways to make their orchards more efficient, to compete with the low production costs of other countries.[MORE]
Fruit growers attend crisis summit
Australia's summerfruit industry is drafting an action plan to try to keep producers in business.[MORE]
Wheat bug discovery prompts questions
Australian apple growers say the discovery of the wheat bug in Holland and Belgium raises new questions about the risks posed by New Zealand apple imports.[MORE]
New fruit packing facility offers boost for Batlow growers
The Batlow Fruit Cooperative is hoping its new $2 million packing facility will help combat competition from international markets.[MORE]
Fruit growers push to keep NZ apple ban
A group representing apple and pear growers is leading a push to keep New Zealand apples out of Australia.[MORE]
Concern some fruit could be labelled 'unhealthy'
Australian and New Zealand fruit growers are worried new draft health standards could mean certain fruits are considered unhealthy.[MORE]
Fruit growers consider response to NZ import plan
Fruit growers are working on their response to the latest plan to allow New Zealand apples into Australia, but say it is proving a challenge.[MORE]
NZ issues WTO threat over apple imports
New Zealand is threatening to take Australia to the World Trade Organisation, saying new import requirements for apples are unrealistic and too costly.[MORE]
Biosecurity rejects timing problem with risk analysis
Australia's quarantine regulator has rejected concerns from apple growers that a crucial import risk analysis on New Zealand apples would be released in the middle of harvest season.[MORE]
Council helps fire affected community services
Batlow's community services will continue, despite a fire which gutted its operational base.[MORE]
