13 July 2024
GIRRAKOOL BLUES GETS BACKING
THE Girrakool Blues is set to draw in locals and visitors alike after being named as one of the 66 recipients of the NSW Government’s 2024/25 Regional Event Fund.
Member for The Entrance, David Mehan MP said the funds would the help event organisers bring their vision to life and make a valuable contribution to the local visitor economy.
“I’m thrilled that the Girrakool Blues has received this funding from the NSW Government. This will help them deliver an event that The Entrance can be proud of and attract visitors to fill our hotels, restaurants and visitor attractions, which will play a key role in stimulating the local visitor economy,” he said.
“The Entrance has some of the best visitor experiences in the country and events like The Girrakool Blues play an important role in showcasing the diversity of our region and driving visitation, which helps sustain local businesses and create more jobs.”
28 June 2024
INVESTMENTS IN OUR HOSPITALS
THE NSW Government will invest $480.7M to ease pressure on NSW hospitals by reducing emergency department visits and improving patient flow. The funding will expand Healthdirect services, creating virtual consultation options and urgent care clinics to divert non-critical cases from EDs. Additionally, expanding Emergency Department Short Stay Units and Hospital in the Home programs will help manage patient flow, reducing wait times and enhancing care quality. This aims to address record ambulance responses and severe patient cases.
28 June 2024
COLES RAISES $9.3M FOR NEEDY
COLES, with the support of customers, pork farmers, and suppliers, raised a record $9.3M for FightMND’s Big Freeze 10, bringing their total to nearly $40M over seven years. Funds will support MND research, treatments, and care initiatives. Top fundraising stores were mostly in regional areas, with Coles Kangaroo Flat raising over $58,000. Contributions came from Big Freeze Beanie and Sock sales, and select supermarket items.
