Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) has announced the success of the 2024 Garage Sale Trail, where local residents embraced the annual event in record numbers. Over two weekends in November, a staggering six tonnes of second-hand goods were diverted from landfill, as the community turned what could have been rubbish into valuable resources. PHOTO: The […]
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Bulk Billing Statistics Show National Gains: Eden-Monaro Electorate Indicates Local Health Crisis
The Australian Government has announced a significant increase of six million bulk billed GP visits nationally from November 2023 to December 2024, averaging 100,000 additional visits each week. The rise is attributed to a $3.5 billion investment that tripled the bulk billing incentive, aiming to support pensioners, concession cardholders, and young families, however local data […]
RBA Cuts Rates: Eden-Monaro Faces Stark Realities After Salvation Army’s Social Justice Stocktake
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.10 per cent has garnered significant attention, reflecting the need for economic relief amidst high costs of living. The move will provide relief to many households, but much more needs to happen to address the broader social issues impacting […]