Embracing hybrid vehicles
MOTORISTS in outer suburban areas are embracing the federal government’s discount for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, per latest data from NALSPA. Suburbs like Werribee, T...
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New Bill for community workers’ rights
THE NSW Government has unveiled a draft bill to extend leave rights for up to 250,000 community sector workers, allowing quicker access to long service leave and portability acr...
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Reducing wait times in EDs
LAST week marked the inaugural meeting of NSW’s Emergency Department (ED) Taskforce, uniting clinical experts to address lengthy wait times in the state’s bustling EDs. With ove...
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Struggling with New Year resolutions
AUSSIES are struggling with New Year resolutions, as 28% won’t maintain them beyond January, reveals research from MyFitnessPal. While 70% aimed for healthier lifestyles, includ...
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Historic pay rise for paramedics
THE NSW Government and the Health Services Union (HSU) have agreed on a historic pay increase for paramedics. Once confirmed by the Industrial Relations Commission, nearly 5,000...
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One in four drink too much alcohol
THE Alcohol and Drug Foundation has responded to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ National Health Survey data, revealing that over one in four Australian adults (26.8%) exce...
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Newborn sleep expert’s views
NICOLE Ossip, a leading newborn sleep specialist, highlights a lack of education for new Zoomer and millennial parents on caring for newborns, resulting in stress and anxiety. O...
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Test your password strength
THE NSW Government has introduced a Password Strength Tester tool to promote stronger password protection. This online tool checks if a password has been breached previously and...
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Australia Post seeks workers
AUSTRALIA Post is seeking to hire approximately 3,000 seasonal casual workers in preparation for the busy Christmas season. The recruitment drive focuses on candidates with spec...
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NSW ambulances reach gender parity
NSW Ambulance has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first emergency service in NSW to reach gender parity within its workforce, with women now constituting over 5...
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Open to dating single parents
A RECENT eharmony survey indicates that online daters are more open to dating single parents. Over 70% of respondents wouldn’t be deterred by a partner having children. 52% of m...
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Protection for retail workers
THE NSW Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament that proposes stronger penalties for individuals who assault retail workers. The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Assaults on...
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Call for gig worker support
SUPERANNUATION fund HESTA has called for mandatory employer Super Guarantee (SG) contributions to be included in minimum standards for gig workers to prevent future poverty. HES...
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