Saturday, 08 March 2025 10:01
BLOOD DONORS URGENTLY NEEDED
BLOOD 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. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has been forced to close 22 donor centres across Queensland and Northern NSW due to the cyclone. The impacted centres are in Brisbane CBD, Chermside, Ipswich, Maroochydore, Nambour, Robina, Southport, Springwood, Strathpine, Toowoomba, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Harvey Bay and Lismore. Six regional mobile centres have also been shut.
Executive Director of Donor Experience, Cath Stone said the safety of donors and staff was Lifeblood’s utmost priority.
“Blood is a critical resource and there are patients across Australia, including in impacted areas, who are reliant on blood and plasma donations,” she said . To book a donation call 13 14 95, visit www.lifeblood.com.au or download the Donate Blood App.
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Saturday, 08 March 2025 10:00
TASMANIA IS THE HEALTHIEST PLACE TO LIVE
A 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 Environmental Quality Health Index (EQHI) assesses air quality, green spaces, climate, and socioeconomic factors to measure health risks. Coastal regions generally scored higher than inland areas. The study highlights the need for targeted improvements in lower-scoring regions to reduce health risks and promote wellbeing across Australia.
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Saturday, 08 March 2025 09:59
BUILDERS WELCOME RATE CUT WITH CAUTION
MASTER 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 provide relief, core issues like land shortages, planning delays, workforce constraints, and rising construction costs remain. With construction costs up 40% in five years and build times extended by 80% over 15 years, urgent reforms are needed to streamline approvals and boost productivity.
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