STARTING in 2024, the NSW Government’s pharmacy prescribing trial expands access to prescription medicines for specific skin conditions. Participating pharmacists can provide ce...
Read more about Pharmacy prescribing trial expandsON February 22, the NSW Government will host a historic road safety forum, bringing together international and Australian experts, stakeholders, and advocates to address rising ...
Read more about Forum addresses growing road tollACCORDING to a study by Compare the Market AU, Sydney ranks as the worst commuter city in Australia, with nearly 50% of ‘commute’-related tweets being negative. Melbourne follow...
Read more about Sydney ranks worst for commutersTHE Productivity Commission has released a draft report on the future of early childhood education and care (ECEC), aiming to establish an affordable, accessible, high-quality, ...
Read more about Future of early childhood educationIN 2024, the NSW Government’s pharmacy prescribing trial will make it easier for people with specific skin conditions to access prescription medicines. The trial allows authoris...
Read more about Access to medicine for skin conditionsTHE Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) urges government support for GPs and teams aiding flood-affected communities, emphasising mental health care. RACGP Vice President Dr...
Read more about GPs want support for flood victimsNSW will prohibit the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone from July 1, 2024, aligning with other states. The decision, based on Safe Work Australia’s findings of no...
Read more about Engineered stone will be bannedBUSINESSS, households, and NSW Government agencies are urged to limit non-essential electricity usage during the afternoon and evening due to anticipated high temperatures. The ...
Read more about Users urged to adjust energy spendTHE Independent Education Union (IEU) challenges statements from Catholic and independent school employers suggesting that teacher and staff salary increases are the sole reason...
Read more about Education union challenges statementsTHE NSW Government has enhanced employment protections for waste management workers by amending the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. The changes mandate that tenderer...
Read more about SNew regulations for waste workersDISNEY emerges as the most discussed stock on social media, according to a study by City Index. Analyzing S&P 500 companies on TikTok and Instagram, Disney leads with 80 million...
Read more about Disney leads most discussionsNSW has joined a global initiative involving over 500 cities committed to ending HIV epidemics by 2030, signing the Paris Declaration on Fast-Track Cities. The Govt cites NSW’s ...
Read more about Govt joins bid to end epidemicsCLEAN Up Australia is urging Australians to register for Clean Up Australia Day 2024, scheduled for March 3, 2024. With over 760,000 participants in 2023, the event aims to mobi...
Read more about Register for Clean Up AustraliaTHE Building Commission NSW, NSW’s first dedicated building regulator, officially opened, fulfilling an election promise by the Minns Labor Government. Led by Commissioner David...
Read more about Building Commission has openedTHE 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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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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