Wednesday, 10 September 2025 09:22
NSW SES RECRUITS RISE TO CHALLENGE
Campbelltown the scene for real scenarios
SOME of NSW State Emergency Service’s newest recruits put their skills to the test at the 13th annual Campbelltown Challenge recently, building confidence, teamwork and readiness for real-life emergencies.
SOME of NSW State Emergency Service’s newest recruits put their skills to the test at the 13th annual Campbelltown Challenge recently, building confidence, teamwork and readiness for real-life emergencies.
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Wednesday, 10 September 2025 08:53
OVERDUE SURGERIES HAVE BEEN CUT
NSW 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. By June, overdue surgeries dropped to around 2,500, down from 8,500 in March. NSW now leads Australia with 85.3% of patients admitted within recommended timeframes. Same-day surgeries and governance reforms are improving access, sustainability, and patient experiences across the public health system.
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TEACHERS FEELING THE PRESSURE
UNSW 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 depression, anxiety and stress rates three times the national norm, driven by excessive administrative tasks. Poor mental health strongly links to intentions to leave, worsening teacher shortages. Researchers urge urgent reforms to cut non-essential workload, improve wellbeing monitoring, and invest in mental health support to retain educators and protect student outcomes.
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