NSW prisons can no longer surveil conversations between inmates and lawyers after Parliament disallowed a regulation limiting protections. The move restores legal professional p...
Read more about NO MORE SURVEILED PRISON CONVERSATIONSTHE Australian Dementia Network plans a pilot using digital cognitive and blood tests to improve early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Targeting at-risk Australians, it aims to enable ...
Read more about PROGESS IN DETECTING EARLY DEMENTIAREPAIR culture is growing in Australia as people choose to fix rather than replace items, saving money, reducing waste and building skills. The WD-40 Company Repair Challenge 20...
Read more about REPAIR CULTURE IS GROWING FASTLAWACCESS NSW is celebrating 25 years, having assisted 3.7 million people with free legal information and referrals. Demand continues to rise, with increasingly complex issues s...
Read more about FREE LEGAL HELP GROUP TURNS 25AN Adelaide University study found mechanical pressure helps early breast cancer cells grow and spread. Cells use a sensor called PIEZO1 to detect pressure, triggering pathways ...
Read more about STUDY REVEALS BREAST CANCER TRIGGERSTRAVEL insurers are providing 24/7 support to Australians affected by the Middle East conflict, including medical assistance and help with disruptions. Policies may be extended ...
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IN April, Uniting Local Area Coordination (LAC) proudly celebrates 10 years of delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to communities in NSW.
Read more about Celebrating impact: announcing the Uniting Disability Impact Awards
Place names matter SCHOOL students in Camden LGA have a unique opportunity to become part of the official government naming process by nominating a name for an area in one of NS...
Read more about CAMDEN COUNCIL TO PILOT NEW PROGRAM
Be ready, because voting opens soon THE Campbelltown Local Business Awards is back, and it’s almost time for you to nominate your favourite business.
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Time for voting is fast approaching THE Camden Local Business Awards Program is back, and it’s almost time for you to nominate your favourite business.
Read more about CAMDEN LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS RETURNSWARAKIRRI College has been approved to lease the entire commercial space in Council’s new Civic Centre, part of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct in Picton. Following a compre...
Read more about COLLEGE TO LEASE SPACE IN WOLLONDILLY CIVIC CENTRE
Macarthur stalwart Jim Marsden stands tall A WESTERN Sydney solicitor whose work has supported the development the Macarthur region has been recognised with life membership of t...
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REPRESENTATIVES of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) Wollondilly Group has publicly called for support for the funding of a Cancer Treatment Centre at Bowral Hospital.
Read more about MP backs CWA call for Cancer Centre at Bowral Hospital
Gregory Hills service reduces ED trips THE Macarthur community is benefitting from more timely access to urgent care, with more than 8,400 visits to the Gregory Hills Urgent Car...
Read more about MORE THAN 8400 VISITS TO URGENT CARETWELVE years after Sydney’s lockout laws began, the NSW Government is removing the final major restrictions, including the 3:30am last drinks rule, to boost the night-time eco...
Read more about LOCKOUT LAWS FINALLY CLOSED
CAMDEN Council has formally objected to the NSW Government’s proposal to build a six-storey social and affordable housing development opposite Camden Hospital.
Read more about Camden Council challenges Govt over housing project
SPORTING organisations across Campbelltown are being encouraged to apply for a share of the NSW Government's record $10M Organisation Support Program, aimed at strengthening grassroots sport, supporting volunteers and increasing particip...
Read more about Local sporting organisations encourage to apply for $10M in funding
WOLLONDILLY Shire Council will apply to the NSW Return and Earn scheme to undertake a pilot of wire basket recycling units on public litter bins in high-use locations across the Shire, following consideration of a report into the feasibi...
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WITH koala breeding season underway and wildlife activity set to increase through the warmer months, a new wildlife underpass at Noorumba Reserve is giving koalas and other native animals a safer way to cross Appin Road.
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Camden's best businesses recognisedTHE 2026 Camden Local Business Awards Presentation Evening was an occasion of elegance and excitement.
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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?The Macarthur Advocate covers the business and community issues of the Macarthur region. The Macarthur Advocate is a trusted media source for connecting with the pulse of the region and tapping into it's vast opportunities.