THE NSW Government has strengthened laws to criminalize all sexual relationships between prison staff and inmates, removing the need to prove risk to prison safety. The Crimes (...
Read more about PRSON STAFF AND INMATE RELATIONSHIPSWOOLWORTHS has expanded its Quiet Hour to five days a week, offering a low-sensory shopping experience for customers with sensory sensitivities. Running Monday to Friday, 10:30-...
Read more about WOOLIES EXPANDS QUIET HOUR TIMESAS self-driving and semi-autonomous vehicles become more common, legal questions arise about liability in accidents. Slater and Gordon’s Bree Smith highlights the evolving leg...
Read more about LEGAL ISSUES WITH SELF DIRVING CARSA MONASH University study found that eating eggs 1-6 times per week is linked to a 29% lower risk of cardiovascular disease-related death and a 15% lower risk of all-cause morta...
Read more about MORE EGGS EQUALS HEALTHIER HEARTSTHE Australian Government's $10,000 incentive for apprentices in residential construction and clean energy is welcomed by the Independent Tertiary Education Council of Australia...
Read more about GOVT'S INCENTIVE IS GOOD BUT NOT GREATGENERAL practice training in NSW is improving with an 8% rise in GP registrars for 2025, but it lags behind the national growth of 19.8%, says the RACGP. Rural areas saw only a ...
Read more about NSW DOCTORS LAG BEHIND NATIONAL RATESSEVEN in 10 Australians fear their location, age, gender, sexual orientation, income, or language may impact their cancer treatment and survival, according to a Leukaemia Founda...
Read more about AUSSIES FEAR HOW THEY'D SURVIVE CANCERA MONASH University-led study links constipation to a higher risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE), including heart attacks and strokes. Analysing data from over 400,000 p...
Read more about STUDY SHOW CONSTIPATION - HEART LINKTHE deadline for pubs and clubs to comply with new ATM laws is February 1, 2025, as part of the NSW Government's gambling harm minimisation reforms. ATMs and EFTPOS machines mus...
Read more about ATM LAWS AT CLUBS, PUBS NOW IN EFFECTTHE NSW Government has announced the delivery of nearly 200 defibrillators to NSW sporting and recreation organisations, bringing the total to over 2,500 devices. These life-sav...
Read more about 200 NEW DEFRIBULATORS FOR COMMUNITYTHE Salvation Army urges Australians to reassess their finances in 2025, as 46% start the year in debt and 30% struggle to budget. Rising living costs and reliance on credit car...
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Macarthur community benefits from funds WOMEN across the Macarthur area will benefit from enhanced health and wellbeing services, thanks to $3.6M investment over four years from...
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A CANCER survivor inspired by the love and companionship shown by her family pets during her painful recovery has made an unlikely career switch to vet nursing, with the help of...
Read more about Pet care recovery leads to Camden mum’s journey of loveDENTISTS are urging parents to prioritise regular dental check-ups as the 2024 Oral Health Tracker Report revealed a surge in preventable hospitalisations for children due to de...
Read more about WHY DENTISTS WORRY ABOUT KIDS ISSUESTHE AMA’s 2023 Specialist Trainee Experience Health Check highlights challenges in medical training, with no program rated above a C+. Key concerns include inadequate exam fee...
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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...
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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.