UNIONS NSW is urging the NSW Government to fast-track reforms so medicinal cannabis is treated like other prescription medicines for drivers. Currently, legally prescribed patie...
Read more about UNIONS WANT MEDICAL CANNABIS REFORMTHE Salvation Army Emergency Services is urging Australians to prepare for a higher risk of natural disasters this summer, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting increased b...
Read more about WARNING OVER NEXT NATURAL DISASTERSTHE NSW Government has launched the NSW Night Worker Action Plan 2025–2028 to improve the wellbeing, safety and economic contribution of the 1.27 million people working betwee...
Read more about PROTECTING NIGHT WORKERS WITH PLANNINGLEADING law firm Slater and Gordon has welcomed the NSW Government’s new Silica Worker Register, calling it a vital step in protecting workers from rising silica-related illne...
Read more about CALL FOR NEW SILICA WOKER REGISTERA NEW wave of young property investors is emerging, with nearly 60% of clients at Unicorn Buyer’s Agents now aged 30 or under. Gen Z is entering the market not just to own a h...
Read more about YOUNG HOUSE INVESTORS ARE TAKING OVERTHE Federal and NSW Governments are delivering 116 new social housing units for seniors in Sydney through the $2B Social Housing Accelerator Fund, with more than half already co...
Read more about UPGRADE TO SENIORS HOUSING UNITSLEADING national aged care provider BaptistCare has officially opened its newest aged care home in Elderslie.
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Record investment in upgrades, protectionERITAGE in Camden is benefiting from the NSW Government's $8.65M investment under the NSW Heritage Grants Program.
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THIS November, Macarthur golfers will be swinging for seriously ill children as part of X-Golf’s nationwide charity event supporting the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Read more about Macarthur golfers swing big for sick childrenLocal golfers team up for charityTHIS November Macarthur golfers will be swinging for seriously ill children as part of X-Golf’s nationwide charity event supporting the Starli...
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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 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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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.
Read more about How can I keep cooler at home this summer?The Macarthur Advocate covers the business and community issues of the Macarthur region. The Macarthur Advocate is a trusted media source for connecting with the pulse of the region and tapping into it's vast opportunities.