MONASH University-led research has shown that blood tests measuring brain-specific proteins can track neurobiological recovery after sport-related concussions, aiding safer retu...
Read more about UNDERSTANDING SPORTS CONCUSSION AT NEW LEVELSTHE COVID-19 Inquiry Report highlights the critical role of community pharmacists during the pandemic, administering over 12 million vaccinations and rapidly adopting innovation...
Read more about PHARMACISTS SEEN AS CRITICAL IN COVIDTHE NSW Government is seeking feedback on proposals to reduce plastic waste and litter by 30% by 2025. The NSW Plastics: The Way Forward plan suggests phasing out unnecessary pl...
Read more about FFEEDBACK NEEDED ON REDUCING PLASTIC WASTEAUSTRALIA’S cost of living, high fuel prices, and increasing public transport costs are making commuting financially unsustainable for many. The average annual commute costs $...
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Long-term support for local business program HOLLYWOOD has the Oscars, and the music industry has the Grammys – but for many small businesses in the Macathur region it is the ...
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THINK flowers, think Averil Walker. This Campbelltown resident has been spreading joy by making beautiful flower arrangements from her own garden and delivering them to local co...
Read more about Good samaritan Averil believes in flower power to spread joyTHE Campbelltown Athletics Centre will be temporarily closed over the summer months for significant upgrades to be undertaken on the facility’s track. The venue will be closed...
Read more about CAMPBELLTOWN ATHLETICS CENTRE TEMPORAILY CLOSEDTHE next round of the NSW Government Community Building Partnership program will open to applications in January next year, with $450,000 available to Camden. The program invest...
Read more about $450,000 IN LOCAL GRANTS OPEN TO CAMDEN APPLICANTSTHE NSW Minns Labor Government’s reforms to the ticketless parking fine system to require on-the-spot notifications have passed the NSW Parliament. The changes end the ticketl...
Read more about GOVT ENDS TICKETLESS PARKING FINE SYSTEMAPPRENTICES from across NSW have been recognised for their dedication and resilience, receiving the Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship, which offers life-changing support to thos...
Read more about LOCAL APPRENTICES RECOGNISED FOR RISILIENCEORGANISATIONS in Campbelltown are encouraged to apply for NSW Government grant funding for Round 2 of the 2024/25 Community War Memorials Fund that opened today. Minister for Ve...
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Grants program supports 46 projects THE community of Camden will benefit from a cash boost of $300,000 for the upgrade of the Belgenny Sports field under the NSW Government’s ...
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IN a push to address Australia’s health crisis, over 30 federal MPs including local MP Dr Mike Freelander will participate in AUSactive’s Fit for Office – a three-week fit...
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New recruits bolster frontline healthNSW Ambulance has welcomed 23 new paramedic interns and 21 trainee emergency medical call takers after they were officially inducted into th...
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Govt passes new suite of protective lawsTHE NSW Government is delivering on its election commitment to improve rental laws and help make renting fairer for 10,570 tenants in Cam...
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat CAMDEN Musical Society is set to dazzle local audiences this June with its vibrant new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Delivering new schools in growth areas THE NSW Government will invest $9.2B in school infrastructure over the next four years under the 2026-27 NSW Budget, delivering new schools and major upgrades in key growth areas, including Menangle...
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WOLLONDILLY Shire Council will apply to the NSW Return and Earn scheme to undertake a pilot of wire basket recycling units on public litter bins in high-use locations across the Shire, following consideration of a report into the feasibi...
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CAMDEN Council will receive $3M from the NSW Government to deliver the Camden Civic Plaza, as part of a $54M statewide investment in 30 high-performing councils under the Faster Assessments Incentive Program (FAIP).
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Region's premier program for unsung heroes THE countdown to the highly anticipated 15th annual ZEST Awards has begun and Community Broadcast Network (CBN) has returned as the prestigious event's media partner.
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We asked an urban heat expert for tips DR Negin Nazarian, an award-winning researcher in urban heat from UNSW Sydney, shares her expertise to help us keep cool at home.
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