Eden, Kiah , Pambula,Tura Beach, Wonboyn, Nethercote, Millingandi, Greigs Flat,Wyndham  Towamba,Merimbula, Lochiel.

Federal Elections 2025

Parties pledge billions: what could it mean for rural healthcare?

The Wire / By

Healthcare remains a centrepiece of the federal election campaign, with both major parties, pledging billions of dollars to target critical gaps in the healthcare system. Labor’s $8.5 billion Medicare expansion has been matched by the Coalition. The latest announcement promises $2 million to extend telehealth beyond 9-5 through a rebranded advice line under a re-elected Labor …

Parties pledge billions: what could it mean for rural healthcare? Read More »

Health scorecard comparing parties policies on health released

The Wire / By

The Public Health Association of Australia rated seven health priorities against the ALP, LNP and the Greens policies through a release of a health scorecard today.  The Greens aligned more with these priorities while the LNP didn’t, and Labor only score two full alignments. Image: Image by Shutterstock Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In Story: …

Health scorecard comparing parties policies on health released Read More »

Multicultural communities in the spotlight at election campaign

The Wire / By

Multicultural communities across Australia face specific issues, and this election campaign is highlighting them. Many multicultural electorates are in the spotlight, particularly in Victoria, where more than 30 per cent of its population is born overseas. The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill is the Member for Bruce, and he’s attracting young multicultural Australians …

Multicultural communities in the spotlight at election campaign Read More »

Minor parties pushing to win over Victorian Labor heartland

The Wire / By

The federal election campaign has entered its third week. Both major parties are pushing their own responses to cost-of-living pressures, the housing crisis, and the future of Australia’s energy grid. Despite polling earlier this year suggesting a tight contest and possible coalition-minority government, Labor’s approval rating has risen. But with another 20 days of the …

Minor parties pushing to win over Victorian Labor heartland Read More »