THE NSW Government has launched a new Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for first responders, now including forestry, national parks, and transport workers alongside traditio...
Read more about FIRST RESPONDER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTTHE NSW Government has launched a $15M emergency funding package to address the critical shortage of wheelchair accessible taxis (WATs), which have declined by one-third since 2...
Read more about GOVT FUNDS WHEELCHAIR TAXI SHORTAGESYDNEY has been confirmed as the host of the 2025 NRL and NRLW Grand Finals, to be held on Sunday 5 October at Accor Stadium. The deal cements Sydney’s status as the home of r...
Read more about SYDNEY CONFIRMED NRL FINALS HOSTAUSTRALIA’S superannuation system is projected to become the world’s second largest by 2031, surpassing the UK and Canada, according to the Su-per Members Council. With $4.1...
Read more about AUSSIE SUPERANNUATION PASSES UK, CANADARESEARCHERS from UNSW Sydney and the George Institute have launched a five-year study into perinatal intrusions - distressing, vivid thoughts of infant-related harm experienced ...
Read more about ANXIETY DISORDERS DURING, AFTER PREGNANCYNSW’s Return and Earn scheme has reached a major milestone, with 13 bil-lion drink containers recycled since its 2017 launch - returning over $1.3B re-funds to the community a...
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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 pr...
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Looking at the forces that shape our livesCAMPBELLTOWN Arts Centre is thrilled to present High Octane, a daring new dance theatre performance from visionary artist Emma Harrison...
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Community safety campaign launchedCAMDEN Council, in partnership with Camden Police Area Command, has launched a community safety campaign – See Something.
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THE Local Women of the Year Awards recognise and celebrate progressive thinkers, everyday heroes, social advocates and innovative role models.
Read more about Kathleen is Campbelltown Local Woman of the Year 2025IPART has found that all the infrastructure included in the draft Appin Contributions Plan is essential and reasonable and that community liaison occurred in the preparation of ...
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Advising drivers of congestion, warnings in floodsMOTORISTS at Smeaton Grange, Mt Annan and Harrington Park will benefit from new permanent electronic (VMS) signage to be instal...
Read more about NEW LIVE SIGNAGE AROUND NARELLANBLOOD donors across Macarthur are urgently needed as the impact of Cyclone Alfred in Queensland leads to a shortfall of more than 1,000 blood and plasma donations a day. Austral...
Read more about BLOOD DONORS URGENTLY NEEDEDA MONASH University study has ranked Tasmania and Hobart as Australia’s healthiest places to live, while Darwin and the Northern Territory ranked the unhealthiest. The Environ...
Read more about TASMANIA IS THE HEALTHIEST PLACE TO LIVEMASTER Builders Australia welcomes the RBA's interest rate cut but stresses the need for Federal Government action on housing and cost-of-living challenges. While lower rates pr...
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Jemill finds his voice through food reviews WESTERN Sydney teen, Jemill Comertpay, 19, has always been passionate about food. He grew up dreaming of being a food critic.
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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...
Read more about NEW PARK OPENS AT APPINRegion'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.