DR Michelle Gold, President of the Australia New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine, highlights the distress caused by a shortage of morphine-based medicines in Australia, a...
Read more about No action on palliative medicineTHE ACTU and Asbestos Support Group Network has criticized the Parramatta Eels’ sponsorship deal with James Hardie Industries, citing the company’s history with asbestos and its...
Read more about ACTU criticises Eels Hardie dealTHE Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) released the 10th edition of its preventive guidelines, “the Red Book,” emphasising mental health. New entries address anxiety, eatin...
Read more about GPs urge rebate increaseTHE latest report on NSW solicitors shows an increase in pro bono legal services. Law Society President Brett McGrath praised the profession’s commitment to justice, noting 42% ...
Read more about Increase in pro bono servicesCOLES Group has been ranked number one in the Access and Inclusion Index 2023 by the Australian Disability Network for its commitment to closing the disability inclusion gap. Co...
Read more about Coles top ranked for inclusionPIZZA Pan Group Pty Ltd, trading as Pizza Hut Australia, was fined $2,502,500 for breaching Australian spam laws by sending over 10 million unauthorized marketing messages from ...
Read more about Pizza Hut fined $2,502,500STARTING July 1, 2024, Transport for NSW will enforce seatbelt rules using mobile phone detection cameras. A new advertising campaign launching Sunday will remind drivers of thi...
Read more about Seatbelt rules camera enforcedTHE Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) supports ASIC’s call for lenders to better assist customers facing financial hardship. ASIC’s report highlights lenders’ sho...
Read more about Call for review of hardshipTAFE NSW teachers will receive their largest pay increase in two decades with a 4% salary and allowance rise, following the NSW Labor Government’s removal of the public sector w...
Read more about Pay rise for ATFE teachersSINCE mid-2023, NSW’s Urgent Care Services have had over 55,000 visits, reducing emergency department pressure. By April 2024, there were 10,628 visits to GP-led services and 44...
Read more about Urgent care services deliverThe NSW Government is reducing the surgical wait list by embracing short stay and same-day surgeries. The Same Day and Short Stay Joint Replacement Program allows patients to go...
Read more about Surgical wait list reducedWITH home ownership declining and living costs rising, young people may overlook home and contents insurance. However, as dog owners, insurance is crucial to avoid legal and fin...
Read more about Warning to dog ownersTHE rising cost of living in Australia strains household budgets, especially with commuting expenses soaring. The Australian Commute report indicates an average annual cost of $...
Read more about Need for remote workNSW unions urge the government to grant police non-invasive knife search powers. Dubbed “wanding” searches, these would allow metal detector use without warrants. Inspired by Qu...
Read more about Unions want knife actionSUBURBTRENDS analysis reveals a sharp drop in rentals below $400 per week, posing challenges for low-income earners nationwide. Founder Kent Lardner warns of an impending econom...
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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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MCCALL Foundation has announced Távula as the café and restaurant partner for its new $55M Community Hub at Box Hill.
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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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