Tag: Tumut 2720
Council joins push to save fish hatchery
Tumut Shire Council has joined the fight to save the Gaden fish hatchery in the Snowy Mountains.[MORE]
$6.5m water projects to secure local water supplies
Federal Water Minister Penny Wong has announced $6.5 million worth of water projects for the New South Wales southern tablelands.[MORE]
Govt considers help for investment loss councils
The New South Wales Minister for Planning, Kristina Keneally, says the state is considering how it can help councils that have lost investments in the financial crisis.[MORE]
Tumut council considers investment recovery options
Tumut Shire Council has begun talks with the New South Wales solicitor-general to see if there is any legal avenue to recover investments feared lost in the global credit crisis.[MORE]
New Mayor hopes for council unity
Tumut's new Mayor Trina Thompson says she hopes for unity among councillors to address the financial and health challenges facing the shire.[MORE]
Two die in seperate fires
Two men have died in separate fire-related incidents in the eastern Riverina at the weekend.[MORE]
Roxon offers no Tumut hospital guarantee
The federal Health Minister's visit to Tumut has gone without any guarantee of improved services.[MORE]
Health fund fails to convince Gundagai doctor
A Gundagai doctor says a new $46 million fund being promoted by the federal Health Minister will not solve the work force shortage problems facing rural towns.[MORE]
Roxon makes no promises for new hospital
The federal Health Minister has made a flying visit to Tumut, near Wagga Wagga, but Nicola Roxon did not have good news about fast-tracking a new hospital.[MORE]
Health Minister to hear Tumut hospital concerns
Concerns about a shortage of doctors and the state of the ageing Tumut District Hospital will be put to the federal Health Minister today.[MORE]
Health check: Department plugs hospital report
The New South Wales Government says a new report shows state hospitals are performing better than ever, despite more people attending emergency rooms.[MORE]
Patients return to hospital after chemical scare
Patients have been allowed to return to a hospital in southern New South Wales after reports of a chemical spill sparked an evacuation.[MORE]
Tumut maternity services will be retained: GSAHS
The Greater Southern Area Health Service (GSHAS) has moved to reassure Tumut residents their local maternity services will be retained.[MORE]
Snowy Hydro manager maintains privatisation push
A Snowy Hydro manager says the corporation needs to keep pushing for privatisation, despite both state and federal governments rejecting the call.[MORE]
MP calls for more kidney disease support
The Member for Wagga Wagga, Daryl Maguire, says the New South Wales Government has to do more for people suffering from chronic kidney disease.[MORE]
Union asks Carter Holt Harvey to clarify assets viability
The forestry union is seeking urgent talks with Carter Holt Harvey management over the firm's plan to buy Weyerhauser's assets, including those at Tumut.[MORE]
Year-round visitation considered vital
The outgoing head of the New South Wales high country's peak tourism body says the area's long-term prosperity hinges on year-round visitation.[MORE]
Councils fear water, sewerage infrastructure changes
Councils in southern New South Wales will tell a government inquiry they are worried about any changes to water and sewerage infrastructure.[MORE]
MP pushes for new Tumut hospital
The Member for Eden Monaro says he will not stand for Tumut residents having to wait almost a decade for a new hospital.[MORE]
Draft fire plan for Kosciuszko
A draft fire management plan has been unveiled for Kosciuszko National Park.[MORE]
Visy continues probe into paper mill mishap
Paper manufacturer Visy says it is still investigating a work accident last month which left two workers badly burnt at its Tumut paper mill in southern NSW.[MORE]
Tumut bridge to stay open
The old town bridge at Tumut will remain open, despite an engineer's report recommending it close.[MORE]
Riverina celebrates apology
Today's Federal Government apology to the Stolen Generations has been welcomed and celebrated across the Riverina.[MORE]
Hope for retirement villages to deter seniors move
Tumut Shire Council in southern New South Wales is hoping two major projects to build retirement villages will deter elderly people from leaving the region for larger centres such as Wagga Wagga.[MORE]
Fed Govt urged to reinstate Gocup Rd funding
The peak body for the plantation industry is making a pre-budget submission to the Federal Government calling on it to reinstate funding to upgrade the Gocup Road near Tumut in southern New South Wales.[MORE]
