MAY 2023 building approvals data has shown a 59.4% surge in higher density home building approvals, while detached house approvals remained flat. Master Builders Australia welco...
Read more about SURGE IN BUILDING APPROVALSA CLINICAL trial using Australian medicinal cannabis oil, Cybis® THC:CBD oil, demonstrated a 38% median reduction in chronic neck and back pain. The trial involved adults unres...
Read more about TRIAL SHOWS CANNABIS WORKSAS disasters increase in Australia, the demand for Australian Red Cross emergency services is rising. NSW requires more of the 1,200 volunteers who play a vital role in supporti...
Read more about NEED FOR RED CROSS VOLUNTEERSTHE Climate Council urges Australian Parliament to address false climate claims from fossil fuel giants. In a recent submission, they expose 10 corporations with questionable cl...
Read more about FALSE CLIMATE CHANGE CLAIMSNSW Government has formed an independent panel for gaming reform roadmap, combating gambling harm and money laundering. Chaired by Michael Foggo, the panel includes experts from...
Read more about GAMING REFORM ROADMAPA RECENT eharmony survey indicates that online daters are more open to dating single parents. Over 70% of respondents wouldn't be deterred by a partner having children. 52% of m...
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Extravaganza of local performances MACARTHUR residents will be staying up late and having an artistic night out this summer thanks to new grants from the State Government for tw...
Read more about FUNDS FOR STAYING UP LATEThe Macarthur Advocate is the proud media partner for the Local Business Awards program in partnership with Precedent Productions. Each year we publish finalist and winner featu...
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How people diversify when hiring IN any business, when employers hire staff they hope the worker will be reliable, trustworthy and do a good job.
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MACARHUR’S refugees, migrants and diverse communities will benefit from greater support with the NSW Government and the Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre after opening a ...
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Govt called on to back commitments WOLLONDILLY Shire Council is calling on the NSW Government to honour its infrastructure commitments and prioritise the needs of the state-led ...
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Best Campbelltown businesses line up HOLLYWOOD has the Oscars and the music industry has the Grammys – but for Camden businesses, the annual night of nights is July 19 at West...
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Suburbs most hit by airport noise DALLAS SHERRINGHAM THE long-awaited preliminary flight paths for Western Sydney's new multi-billion-dollar airport are finally on view to the p...
Read more about NEW WSI FLIGHT PATHS NAMEDTHE Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking community feedback on a proposal by Campbelltown City Council to name a reserve in the suburb of Schofields as Russell Copeman Park...
Read more about FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON NAMING PARKTHE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has criticized the influence of the alcohol industry on government health strategy. The RACGP called on the Albanes...
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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.