Wednesday, 12 November 2025 06:30
UNIONS WANT MEDICAL CANNABIS REFORM
UNIONS NSW is urging the NSW Government to fast-track reforms so medicinal cannabis is treated like other prescription medicines for drivers. Currently, legally prescribed patients risk losing their licence and jobs due to roadside THC detection, even when not impaired. The Government has committed to “investigating” a medical defence, but unions argue this is too slow. They want the Road Transport Act amended to focus on impairment rather than presence of THC, so patients following medical advice are not penalised.
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Wednesday, 12 November 2025 06:29
WARNING OVER NEXT NATURAL DISASTERS
THE Salvation Army Emergency Services is urging Australians to prepare for a higher risk of natural disasters this summer, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting increased bushfire, heat and flood threats from October to April. The Salvos, which have supported disaster-hit communities for over 130 years, are encouraging households to create emergency “go bags” and stock essential supplies. In the past three years, SAES volunteers have served 380,000 meals and helped 75,000 people. Practical preparedness resources are available on their website.
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Wednesday, 12 November 2025 06:27
PROTECTING NIGHT WORKERS WITH PLANNING
THE NSW Government has launched the NSW Night Worker Action Plan 2025–2028 to improve the wellbeing, safety and economic contribution of the 1.27 million people working between 6pm and 6am. The plan follows new research showing night workers face transport, security, health and childcare challenges. Key actions include better late-night transport, pilot gig-worker hubs, healthy food micro-markets, and new health and wellbeing resources. The initiative aims to boost productivity and better support workers who keep NSW running overnight.
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