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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Health
Damon Cronshaw

'Slap in the face to every paramedic': NSW Ambulance budget blowout sparks cost cuts

Hunter paramedics say restrictions on overtime mean staff calling in sick are not always being covered, as NSW Ambulance moves to cut costs after blowing the budget.

The move has drawn the ire of unions, who called for the Minns government to boost funding for the essential service.

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