THE deadline for pubs and clubs to comply with new ATM laws is February 1, 2025, as part of the NSW Government’s gambling harm minimisation reforms. ATMs and EFTPOS machines mus...
Read more about ATM laws at clubs, pubs now in effectTHE NSW Government has announced the delivery of nearly 200 defibrillators to NSW sporting and recreation organisations, bringing the total to over 2,500 devices. These life-sav...
Read more about 200 new defibrillators added to totalRESEARCH from UNSW’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) highlights hypertension treatment as a key Alzheimer’s prevention strategy. A study of 31,250 individuals found untr...
Read more about High blood pressure Alzheimer’s connectionA SURVEY by Audika Hearing Clinic reveals Australians prioritize sight over hearing, with 73% admitting hearing is the most neglected sense. Stigma and lack of understanding con...
Read more about Why we rate seeing over hearingTHE GoodSAM app connects trains responders to nearby cardiac arrest incidents, guiding them to perform CPR and locate AEDs from the NSW public access defibrillator registry. Wit...
Read more about App that guides users to do CPRAS Australia gears up for another year of horse racing, the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses’ Deathwatch 2024 Report reveals 151 racehorse deaths on track in 2023/24, ...
Read more about Not so nice data about horse racingTHE Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) 2023–2024 annual report highlights significant achievements, including 19 million Charity Register searches and 3....
Read more about Charity sector releases review resultsTHE Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is urging reforms to after-hours care, highlighting the need for improved funding and GP involvement to ensure accessibility and cont...
Read more about After hours care needs money modelTHE AMA’s 2023 Specialist Trainee Experience Health Check highlights challenges in medical training, with no program rated above a C+. Key concerns include inadequate exam feedb...
Read more about Specialist training is not so wellTHE NSW Speed Adviser app now includes audio and visual alerts for over 1,300 level crossings, enhancing road safety, particularly in regional areas. Launched during Rural Road ...
Read more about Audio updates to speed advisor appMONASH University-led research has shown that blood tests measuring brain-specific proteins can track neurobiological recovery after sport-related concussions, aiding safer retu...
Read more about Sports concussion research at new levelsTHE COVID-19 Inquiry Report highlights the critical role of community pharmacists during the pandemic, administering over 12 million vaccinations and rapidly adopting innovation...
Read more about Pharmacists seen as critical in COVIDTHE NSW Government is seeking feedback on proposals to reduce plastic waste and litter by 30% by 2025. The NSW Plastics: The Way Forward plan suggests phasing out unnecessary pl...
Read more about Feedback sought on reducing plastic wasteAUSTRALIA’S cost of living, high fuel prices, and increasing public transport costs are making commuting financially unsustainable for many. The average annual commute costs $5,...
Read more about Cost of living making commuting difficultTHE NSW Schools Advisory Council will convene in December to develop a statewide approach to bullying, supported by the NSW Government’s advocacy for national action. Representi...
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THIS year’s Hawkesbury Local Business Awards was a sensational spectacular that provided a fitting finale to the annual event. This year’s winners exchanged hugs while cheers filled the room as they made their way to the stage on Mon...
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FOOTBALL fans across Parramatta NSW will be able to travel safely and celebrate the Socceroos’ crucial FIFA World Cup clash against Egypt this Saturday morning with 24-hour public transport services and extended trading hours announced...
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By MARK McDONNELL THERE are almost three times as many international visitors staying overnight in the Hawkesbury as there are people living here permanently. Happily memories of Covid lockdowns are receding, but the even better news is ...
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