the NSW Ambulance Service has replaced the old Troop Carrier ambulances with 80 new 200 Series Landcruiser ambulances.
Farmers Welcome New Off-Road Ambulances: The state’s peak agricultural body has welcomed the announcement of 80 new four-wheel-drive ambulances. NSW Farmers health spokeswoman Sarah Thompson said the specially-modified Toyota Landcruiser 200 series ambulances, announced by Health Minister Ryan Park on Tuesday, would give paramedics greater ability to reach patients in difficult terrain throughout regional and remote areas.
“The people who grow our food and fibre and keep our regional communities moving often work in hard-to-reach places,” Mrs Thompson said. “It’s comforting to know that if something goes wrong, help will be able to get to you.”
“This is a common sense move, replacing the old Troop Carrier ambulances with their modern equivalents.”
According to the NSW Government, the new off-road ambulances will be used for rescue and recovery operations in difficult terrain where standard ambulances cannot go.
National Capital Art Prize Entries Close on 30th June: The National Capital Art Prize is calling on artists to submit their entries before Friday, 30th of June 2023. The nation-wide competition has over $45,000 prize money up for grabs across three categories, including: Open Prize, First Nations Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and the Sustainability Prize.
Artists are vying for a cash prize of $15,000 in each category. A two-tiered adjudication process will see the best of the best selected as finalists for a further round of judging to decide the winners.
Entries will close on 30th June at 7pm. Further details are available at www.nationalcapitalartprize.com.au
Elvis: A Musical Revolution – Authorised by Elvis Presley Enterprises: Penned by acclaimed international writers, Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a new bio-musical exploring the extraordinary life of award-winning cultural icon and rock ‘n’ roll superstar, Elvis Presley.
Following an extensive nation-wide talent search with over 700 applicants, theatre and television star Rob Mallett has been selected to play the iconic role of Elvis.
The Australian premiere will open at Sydney’s State Theatre, from 5th August, before rocking into Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from 6th October.
By popular demand, new performance dates have just been released for both cities, allowing more audiences the chance to secure seats via Ticketmaster.
A little less conversation and little more action – get your tickets now.