NEW research shows millions of Australians are skipping or rationing medicines due to cost-of-living pressures, with nearly four million unable to afford prescriptions in the pa...
Read more about Prescription costs are out of controlA MAJOR Australian energy company, GE Grid Australia, has been fined $450,000 after failing to report imports of equipment containing the potent greenhouse gas sulfur hexafluori...
Read more about Big energy company fined $450,000THE NSW Government has released the NSW Primary Industries Workforce Strategy 2025–2030 to support profitable, sustainable and innovative agriculture, forestry and fishing throu...
Read more about Primary industries report prioritiesSAFEWORK NSW is urging construction businesses to properly secure worksites over the Christmas–New Year shutdown to prevent injuries, deaths, theft and vandalism. Inspectors wil...
Read more about Now is the time to secure worksitesA PROPOSED plan to fast-track overseas-trained dentists into Australia by bypassing Australian Dental Council exams has raised safety concerns, says the Australian Dental Associ...
Read more about Exam concern about foreign dentistsTHE NSW Government has appointed Katherine McKernan as Advocate for Children and Young People for five years and to lead the new Office for Youth within DCJ. The Office was crea...
Read more about New leader for children advocateTHE AMA warns vaccine hesitancy is rising and immunisation rates are falling across all age groups. Its report cites misinformation, anti-science sentiment, fatigue and time pre...
Read more about Concern over immunisation ratesAUSTRALIANS are optimistic for 2026, but a MyFitnessPal survey shows most New Year’s resolutions fade fast. One in five broke resolutions in the first week of January, and 77% w...
Read more about Small gains lead to long successMONASH University’s 2025 Australian Youth Barometer shows widespread financial insecurity among young Australians, with 85% affected in the past year and many feeling they’re mi...
Read more about Money worries rate with youthA SIX-month Return and Earn campaign has raised more than $175,000 for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, funding the breeding, raising and training of three new guide dogs, each costing over ...
Read more about Return and Earn and guide dogsTHE NSW Government has introduced new legislation to outlaw ‘claim farming’ in motor crashes, protecting injured people from coercive tactics used to pressure them into lodging ...
Read more about Claim farming will be outlawedON World Mental Health Day, Relationships Australia NSW urges recognition of relationships as a core pillar of mental health. Loneliness affects one in six people globally and c...
Read more about Warning: loneliness affects healthTHE NSW Government is strengthening safety for women and children by expanding the Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Service (IDFVS) to six new regional locations, giving ...
Read more about Domestic violence safety expandsTHE Salvation Army warns of a surge in children and women experiencing homelessness, with over 5,000 children under 14 seeking support and Homelessness Australia reporting a 20%...
Read more about Salvos warn of a worrying surgeTHE NSW Government is strengthening safety in NSW hospitality venues with tougher sanctions for venue owners, licensees and staff who fail to protect workers and patrons. New re...
Read more about More safety for hospitality venues
THE Hawkesbury Local Business Awards is back, and it’s almost time for you to nominate your favourite business.
Read more about Hawkesbury Local Business Awards returns for 2026
THE collapse of Western Sydney property giant Bathla Group has taken another turn, with receivers appointed over a completed townhouse development at Kellyville as lenders move to protect their interests.
Read more about Receivers move on Bathla's Kellyville properties as collapse deepens
ROBERT KINKADE | WHEN you're travelling with a car full of luggage, the last thing you want to worry about is finding a secure parking spot or hauling bulky bags across a busy city street.
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