15 May 2026
NEW PAYMENT SOLUTION FOR PET INSURANCE
RSPCA Pet Insurance has launched Direct2Vet, a free payment solution for clinics that allows claims to be processed in real time, so pet owners only pay the gap instead of full upfront costs. The system streamlines claims, reduces admin, and improves access to care. Research shows many Australians delay treatment due to cost, with one in five unable to afford emergencies. Direct2Vet aims to ease financial pressure, support vets, and improve treatment decisions.
14 May 2026
QUEST FOR LIFE RETURNS TO CAMPBELLTOWN
With a new WELLBEING WORKSHOP
RESIDENTS across the Macarthur region are invited to take part in Your Life Matters, an empowering, practical workshop for anyone experiencing life’s pressures and challenges.
11 April 2026
NO MORE SURVEILED PRISON CONVERSATIONS
NSW prisons can no longer surveil conversations between inmates and lawyers after Parliament disallowed a regulation limiting protections. The move restores legal professional privilege, ensuring confidential access to legal advice. Concerns arose after an inquiry found prison staff misused monitored communications for intimidation. Greens MP Sue Higginson said the change protects vulnerable prisoners and upholds justice, amid criticism of government oversight and alleged unlawful surveillance practices.