THE Alcohol and Drug Foundation is celebrating the success of its AI-powered chatbot, dib, which has been shortlisted in the Community Impact category of the Australian Financia...
Read more about AI chatbot that reduces stigmaRESEARCH from Eftsure warns workplace hierarchy is exposing Australian organisations to payment fraud. Only 25% of employees feel comfortable questioning senior executives, whil...
Read more about Companies exposed to payment fraudTHE Pharmacy Guild of Australia is urging the Federal Government to freeze PBS medicine prices until 2030 to keep prescriptions affordable. While costs were cut to $25 in 2026, ...
Read more about One of five avoid prescriptionsTHE Australian Dental Association NSW has backed a joint crackdown by the Australian Taxation Office and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency on unethical schemes en...
Read more about Crackdown on super for dental workA SURVEY by people2people Recruitment reveals many Australians still work while sick, driven by workload (30%) and guilt (35%), with 20% fearing judgment. Despite strong support...
Read more about Many Aussies still work while sickTHE NSW Government ADHD reforms are saving NSW families about $10M annually by allowing GPs to prescribe repeat medication, avoiding costly specialist visits. Around 10,000 peop...
Read more about Prescription reforms saving moneyTHE Australian Property Institute reports a sharp confidence slowdown, with its Outlook Index dropping to 6.1 in Q2 2026 as interest rate rises weigh on sentiment. All states an...
Read more about Property group reports a slowdownTHE Australian Medical Association has launched a national “Have the jab chat” campaign urging Australians to consult doctors about vaccination amid rising misinformation and fa...
Read more about Doctors launch vaccination campaignAGEING Australia has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to make showering free under the Support at Home program by classifying it as clinical care. Previously, older Au...
Read more about Showering is now classified as careNSW 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 Prisons can’t surveil 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 ea...
Read more about Detecting dementia early progressREPAIR 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 law help group turns 25A UNIVERSITY of Adelaide study found mechanical pressure helps early breast cancer cells grow and spread. Cells use a sensor called PIEZO1 to detect pressure, triggering pathway...
Read more about Study reveals breast cancer triggersAUSTRALIA’S under-16 social media ban has reshaped family dynamics, reducing conflict for some parents by providing clear boundaries, while creating new tensions for others. Som...
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NRL fans will be able to enjoy footy fever together for longer after this weekend’s grand final with pubs, clubs and bars to stay open later, thanks to the NSW Government’s special event extended trading. Fans of the Penrith Panthers...
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AS millions of Australians deal with cost of living pressures a new app, EatClub, has been launched designed to offer affordable access to favorite restaurants. EatClub has so far saved almost $3M for diners who dine at times requested b...
Read more about Popular dining app, EatClub is gaining a following in Parramatta
THE proposed North Rocks Village development at the former 12.67 hectare site of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children continues to face community opposition despite revisions to its Master Plan. The quiet, leafy suburb was ide...
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THREE local Parramatta libraries have become the first in Australia to adopt new forms of artificial intelligence (AI), hosting AI Tutor Robots to teach kids. The ABii Smart Tutor Robot is designed to help children aged 3-11 with STEM, r...
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A NEW commercial workplace is designed to uplift Parramatta’s heritage and being billed as an iconic urban landmark. The $125M boutique development which opened in May, is in Parramatta’s vibrant civic heart and directly overlooks Ce...
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IF your eyes often feel dry, gritty or sore, especially after time on screens, driving, or sitting in air-conditioning – you’re not alone. Many people quietly put up with it, thinking it’s just tiredness, allergies or part of getti...
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