Support for silica ban
THE NSW Government has initiated a six-month campaign addressing silica dust exposure in construction and tunnelling. Silicosis, often linked to manufactured stone, poses risks ...
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Bendigo named top bank
BENDIGO Bank has been named Australia’s most trusted bank for the second consecutive year, according to the Roy Morgan Trusted Brand Awards. The bank’s CEO and Managing Director...
Read more about Bendigo named top bankAddressing overcrowded emergency units
THE NSW Government is addressing overcrowded emergency departments by creating Safe Assessment Units at Prince of Wales and Nepean hospitals. These units will support individual...
Read more about Addressing overcrowded emergency unitsReduced access to dental care
THE Australian Dental Association New South Wales (ADA NSW) is warning about the potential consequences of applying payroll tax to dental practices. With over 23,000 people on t...
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MOBILE phone detection cameras will start enforcing seatbelt compliance in a new safety push aimed at reducing needless deaths on NSW roads each year. The NSW Government will ad...
Read more about Cameras to enforce seatbelt complianceExtent of mortgage stress reveled
A NEW survey by finance platform MNY reveals that 75% of Australian mortgage holders or those living with a mortgage holder have been negatively affected by interest rate rises,...
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COLES has initiated a one-month fundraising campaign across Australia for seven charities. The appeal aims to raise funds for various local causes, such as pediatric brain cance...
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THE NSW Government has launched a $600,000 initiative called the Connecting Seniors grant program to enhance social engagement and skill development among seniors. Minister for ...
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THE NSW Government is investing $80M to protect koalas and their habitat in south-west Sydney. This includes $48 million for a new National Park along the Georges River, adding ...
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NEW research commissioned by MyFitnessPal, a global nutrition and food tracking app, indicates a shift in Australians’ protein consumption habits. Despite the popularity of expe...
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THE NSW Government is enhancing transparency in the social housing waiting list by providing more current data. Previously, data on the waiting list was only published annually,...
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AUSTRALIAN schools are grappling with a crisis in principal recruitment and retention due to stress, burnout, and increased workloads. Monash University’s Faculty of Education i...
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LOCAL communities in NSW participated in the 2023 NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout recently. The event aims to raise funds and awareness in support of St Vincent de Paul Society’s...
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MAY 2023 building approvals data has shown a 59.4% surge in higher density home building approvals, while detached house approvals remained flat. Master Builders Australia welco...
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A CLINICAL trial using Australian medicinal cannabis oil, Cybis® THC:CBD oil, demonstrated a 38% median reduction in chronic neck and back pain. The trial involved adults unresp...
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