Sunday, 18 January 2026 07:26
HOSPITALITY WORKERS MAKING VENUES SAFER
MORE than 40,000 hospitality workers across NSW have completed the updated Australian-first Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course in the seven months since prevention of sexual harassment and prevention of sexual assault training was added, marking a major milestone to making licensed venues safer for staff and patrons. The training, introduced by the NSW Government in June 2025, provides practical guidance on preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct at pubs, clubs, bars, nightclubs, restaurants and other venues. It teaches workers how to recognise warning signs, support patrons who may be at risk and respond appropriately to incidents.
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Thursday, 15 January 2026 18:39
DO YOU NEED A CIRCUIT-BREAKER?
Special event to claim your inner peace
THE Stress Reset is a compassionate and practical one-day workshop being offered to the Macarthur community and it’s designed for people navigating the pressures, changes and uncertainties of everyday life.
THE Stress Reset is a compassionate and practical one-day workshop being offered to the Macarthur community and it’s designed for people navigating the pressures, changes and uncertainties of everyday life.
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Saturday, 03 January 2026 18:20
PRESCRIPTION COSTS ARE OUT OF CONTROL
NEW research shows millions of Australians are skipping or rationing medicines due to cost-of-living pressures, with nearly four million unable to afford prescriptions in the past three years. The Pharmacy Guild says cutting the PBS co-payment to $25 from 1 January 2026 will ease access and reduce hospitalisations caused by delayed treatment. Support is strong, with 84% backing lower co-payments, particularly for non-concession patients most affected by rising costs.
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