2016 was the first year in which there were more medical graduates than there were internship positions for them to move into to continue their training.
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By 2030 Australia will have an oversupply of 7000 doctors unable to continue their path to specialisation.
Now the issue has changed.
We have enough doctors, but not in the right areas.
This makes the proposed Murray Darling Medical School (MDMS) seem very unnecessary.
MDMS will produce more medical graduates to fight for internship positions.
Further, the proposed MDMS communities already have established medical rural clinical schools from other universities.
Bendigo has two rural clinical schools, with students from Monash University and the University of Melbourne learning in the community.
Furthermore, the sites of Wagga Wagga and Orange have medical students from University of NSW, University of Notre Dame and the University of Sydney.
This makes the establishment of MDMS a seemingly foolish use of $54 million of taxpayer money.
The money for the MDMS should instead be wisely invested in further developing the existing rural clinical schools in proposed MDMS sites.
If not it should be used to establish more rural specialty training pathways for existing graduates.
Australian Medical Students Association Rural Health Committee Secretary Sarah Clark
ORANGE’S CBD LACKS SEATS AND BENCHES FOR SHOPPERS
It may be old age, but I'm sure that I'm not the only resident in Orange who has started to notice the lack of seating in the CBD and also in arcades.
Robertson Park has a good supply of appropriate seats dotted throughout that area, but, in my opinion, there's a definite lack of suitable seats in the CBD and arcades.
Over to Orange City Council and managers of arcades.
P.S. When suitable toilets are eventually built in Robertson Park, I'm going to request that the official opening day be declared a public holiday. It will be a long-awaited, momentous occasion!
Keith Curry
AGRICULTURAL BIOSECURITY VITAL TO STATE’S ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT
Minimising and ultimately preventing risks from animal and plant pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants is crucial to the health and wellbeing of our economy, environment and communities.
To help us more effectively manage biosecurity risks in NSW, we have a new NSW Biosecurity Act commencing on July 1.
Whether you live in a regional area or a large city, have a small farm or backyard garden, participate in bushwalking, or enjoy recreational fishing, everyone can play a part in managing our biosecurity.
The Department of Primary Industries is hosting information meetings across the state to explain the impact of the changes.
You can find an online training program and advisory material at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity.
The NSW Government is committed to safeguarding our $14 billion primary industries sector, protecting our environment and ensuring our state’s reputation for safe, disease-free food and fibre remains the best in the world.
