Solid performance backed by Mayor and staffWOLLONDILLY Shire Council CEO Ben Taylor has been reappointed for a further five years from September 2025 after leading the organisat...
Read more about WOLLONDILLY COUNCIL CEO REAPPOINTEDA NEWCASTLE-led research team, led by Professor Matt Dun, has secured an $18.7M Australian Government grant to develop next-generation therapies for high grade gliomas (HGG), th...
Read more about MONEY TO DRIVE RESEARCH INTO BRAIN CANCERSAN international study of 160,000 people reveals life satisfaction is the strongest driver of job satisfaction, not the reverse. Published in the Journal of Organizational Behav...
Read more about HAPPY LIFE DRIVES WORKER SATISFACTIONMORE than two million Australians with mobility-related disabilities can now access over 1,000 safe and secure public toilets and Changing Places facilities with the Master Lock...
Read more about ACCESS FOR MOBILE RELATED DISABILITYNEW 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...
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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...
Read more about GOVT'S RECORD $9.2B EDUCATION INVESTMENTSolid performance backed by Mayor and staffWOLLONDILLY Shire Council CEO Ben Taylor has been reappointed for a further five years from September 2025 after leading the organisation to exceed key performance targets for the 2024/25 financ...
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From pastureland to community destinationA NEW new recreational space has officially opened in Sydney's rapidly growing south-west, with the NSW Government unveiling the 17-hectare Toggerai Park at Appin as part of its Parks for People p...
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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.
Read more about How can I keep cooler at home this summer?Macarthur Advocate covers the business and community issues of the Macarthur region. Macarthur Advocate is a prime media source for connecting with the pulse of the region and tapping into it's vast opportunities.