THE 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...
Read more about Schools group targets school bullyingWORLD Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week highlights the urgent threat of drug-resistant infections, which could return healthcare to the “dark ages.” AMA President Dr...
Read more about Why infections may hit Dark Ages levelsTHE Australian Medical Association (AMA) emphasises the need for an adequately resourced workforce to reduce suicide rates in Australia. AMA President Dr. Danielle McMullen high...
Read more about Workforce stress needs reducing, says AMASUSTAINABLE Population Australia (SPA) supports Australia’s fertility drop to 1.5 children per woman, countering media claims of economic crisis. SPA President Peter Strachan ar...
Read more about Immigration the cause of housing problemsMONASH University researchers used blood tests to detect concussions caused by intimate partner violence (IPV), including cases with non-fatal strangulation. Their study, publis...
Read more about Partner violence same as sports injuryDEMENTIA Australia expressed disappointment over the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) rejection of Lecanemab, a treatment for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Developed ...
Read more about Surprised that dementia drug was rejectedAFTER 25 years of advocacy by Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), NSW has identified 7,900 people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC), surpassing previous estimates. ...
Read more about Breast cancer estimates surprisingONE in 13 Australians over 40 have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but only half are aware of it. COPD, a leading cause of avoidable hospitalisations, causes breat...
Read more about Half don’t know they have this conditionTHE NSW Government will cap rent increases to once per year under new rental law reforms in NSW. The changes apply to both fixed-term and periodic leases, closing existing looph...
Read more about Rent increases caped to once a yearAUSTRALIA’S residential construction sector faces a crisis as companies collapse, leaving consumers with lost deposits and unfinished homes. High immigration and declining housi...
Read more about Building sector facing more crisisTHE NSW Government is scrapping restrictive “no entertainment” clauses to revive live music and nightlife in NSW. Outdated rules, such as limiting music genres, banning bands, o...
Read more about Govt scraps outdated venue rulesPALLIATIVE Care Australia’s national workforce survey reveals rising burnout, with 44% of palliative care and 41% of aged care workers experiencing it frequently. Only 47% are s...
Read more about Burnout rates worrying in this sectorNEW ABS data reveals dementia is poised to become Australia’s leading cause of death, accounting for 9.1% of deaths in 2023, just behind ischaemic heart disease. Dementia remain...
Read more about Dementia the top cause of deathA NEW Lawyer Mediator Accreditation Scheme (LMA Scheme) will help people resolve disputes outside of court by allowing them to select legally qualified mediators. Law Society of...
Read more about Scheme allows for easier mediationSCOUTS NSW has appointed Anthea Cudworth as Chair and Kaylene Hubbard as Deputy Chair following its Annual General Meeting. Anthea brings over 20 years of corporate affairs expe...
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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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