MORE 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...
Read more about ADMITTING TO DRIVING WHILE DISTRACTEDNSW 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...
Read more about STOPPING THE RESIDENTIAL ABUSEASURIA, 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...
Read more about FACING DISABILITY WORKFORCE ISSUESFAMILY First has pledged to oppose what it calls “sexual and gender-fluid indoctrination” in childcare if elected in upcoming state elections. This follows reports of an Ade...
Read more about FAMILY FIRST OPPOSES GENDER FLUID EDUCATIONA UNSW and NeuRA study has found that improving emotional processing can significantly reduce chronic pain. The trial, led by Professor Sylvia Gustin and Dr Nell Norman-Nott, in...
Read more about PAIN RELIEF EASED BY EMOTIONAL PROCESSINGNEW research from Charles Darwin University reveals Australian nurses are underprepared for disasters, despite responding to hundreds of events since 2019—roughly one every 10...
Read more about RESEARCH SUGGESTS NURSES ARE UNPREPAREDTHE NSW Government will allow trained GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD, making access to care faster and more affordable. Currently reliant on costly specialists, patients often f...
Read more about GPs CAN NOW DIAGNOSE ADHDA MONASH-led study analysed 287 Coward Punch convictions (1990–2020), revealing most offenders were young males, with 65% of assaults in public between 6 pm–6 am. NSW an...
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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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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 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.