NEW AAMI research reveals nine in 10 Australians admit to driving distracted, with 38% involved in an accident or near miss. Key distractions include smartphones (25%), adjustin...
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Benefits to patients at Campbelltown Hospital FAMILIES at Campbelltown Hospital will benefit from improved support services, thanks to a $30,000 grant awarded to Ronald McDonald...
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St Helens the venue for training CRITIAL training is being rolled out across Australia to help wildlife groups better prepare for the next bushfire.
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$35M transformation of Minto facilityTHE Magnum Ice Cream Company, the largest ice cream company in the world and manufacturer of iconic Streets brands like Blue Ribbon, Golden ...
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MARK Clarke never imagined his small home office dream would turn into a million-dollar company. What he did have was a love for craftsmanship, an entrepreneurial spark, and a b...
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Campbelltown the scene for real scenariosSOME of NSW State Emergency Service’s newest recruits put their skills to the test at the 13th annual Campbelltown Challenge recently,...
Read more about NSW SES RECRUITS RISE TO CHALLENGENSW has cut overdue surgeries by more than 6,000 since March and nearly 12,000 since March 2023, thanks to $186M in funding and a further $23M announced in the 2025-26 Budget. B...
Read more about OVERDUE SURGERIES HAVE BEEN CUTUNSW Sydney research reveals 90% of Australian teachers suffer severe stress, and nearly 70% say their workload is unmanageable. Surveying 5,000 teachers, the study found depres...
Read more about TEACHERS FEELING THE PRESSUREAIHW data reveals 13,300 unaccompanied children aged 12–17 sought homelessness services in 2023–24, with 77% remaining homeless after support. Most are fleeing violence, aba...
Read more about FEEDBACK ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESSNEW research shows 63% of Australians are surprised funeral services remain unregulated, prompting the Australian Funeral Directors Association to rebrand as Funerals Australia ...
Read more about GROWING TREND IN FUNERAL SERVICESTHIRTY-one doctors in training and four trainee critical care paramedics have completed intensive training at NSW’s Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Centre. The program prepares...
Read more about SPECIAL PARAMEDICS FINISH TRAININGAUSTRALIANS are rethinking travel. An Insure&Go survey of 1,009 people found 66% will cut back or seek cheaper options, with 47% locking in airfare sales, 30% chasing bundled de...
Read more about WHY MANY ARE CUTTING BACK ON TRAVELTHE Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Association (ARAMA) has launched a campaign to address rising abuse within residential complexes. CEO Trevor Rawnsley said inciden...
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THREE Macarthur workmates are swapping freighting for the fairway, representing New South Wales in Australasia’s biggest indoor golf championship in Melbourne this month.
Read more about Macarthur mates on the fairway: Indoor golf championships are onASURIA, one of Australia’s leading employment services providers, has been appointed by the Department of Social Services to deliver the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) a...
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CAMDEN Council has formally objected to the NSW Government’s proposal to build a six-storey social and affordable housing development opposite Camden Hospital.
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SPORTING organisations across Campbelltown are being encouraged to apply for a share of the NSW Government's record $10M Organisation Support Program, aimed at strengthening grassroots sport, supporting volunteers and increasing particip...
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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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MACARTHUR'S growing construction sector could benefit from an increase in apprentices entering key trades, as new figures show NSW apprenticeship commencements have risen for three consecutive quarters.
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Camden's best businesses recognisedTHE 2026 Camden Local Business Awards Presentation Evening was an occasion of elegance and excitement.
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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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