Saturday, 07 March 2026 12:02
MORE THAN 8400 VISITS TO URGENT CARE
Gregory Hills service reduces ED trips
THE Macarthur community is benefitting from more timely access to urgent care, with more than 8,400 visits to the Gregory Hills Urgent Care Service (UCS) since the service opened in February 2024.
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Saturday, 07 March 2026 11:47
LOCKOUT LAWS FINALLY CLOSED
TWELVE years after Sydney’s lockout laws began, the NSW Government is removing the final major restrictions, including the 3:30am last drinks rule, to boost the night-time economy. Changes also scrap plastic cup rules and other blanket limits, while retaining key safety measures. A review found targeted regulation can maintain safety as assaults decline. The reforms aim to revive live music, support venues, and strengthen Sydney’s growing entertainment precincts and nightlife economy.
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Saturday, 07 March 2026 11:46
SUSPENDED UNDER NEW LAWS
NSW Fair Trading has suspended agent Deepak Bangarh’s licence for 60 days over price misrepresentation and failing to pass on all offers and appointed a manager to oversee his business during ongoing investigations. In a separate case, Epping agent John Kim’s licence was cancelled and he was disqualified for five years after allegedly misappropriating about $300,000 in trust funds. NSW is also considering tougher underquoting laws and has launched a public “Name and Shame” register for disciplinary actions.
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