Unions want knife action
NSW unions urge the government to grant police non-invasive knife search powers. Dubbed “wanding” searches, these would allow metal detector use without warrants. Inspired by Qu...
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Drop in lower rentals
SUBURBTRENDS analysis reveals a sharp drop in rentals below $400 per week, posing challenges for low-income earners nationwide. Founder Kent Lardner warns of an impending econom...
Read more about Drop in lower rentalsMen’s violence action urged
RELATIONSHIPS Australia NSW (RANSW) urges urgent action from the NSW Government following the tragic murder of Molly Ticehurst, emphasizing the need for sustained funding to tac...
Read more about Men’s violence action urgedBreast cancer drug support
BREAST Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) supports the recommendation for government subsidy of the breast cancer drug Enhertu, yet urges AstraZeneca to lower costs. The drug is in...
Read more about Breast cancer drug supportPharmacy trial proves successful
THE NSW Government’s pharmacy trial has exceeded 12,000 consultations, easing GP burden and enhancing medication access. Trained pharmacists manage UTIs and provide oral contrac...
Read more about Pharmacy trial proves successfulExperts recommend using mouthguards
AS the 2024 rugby and football seasons approach, parents and athletes are urged to prioritize oral health. Shockingly, only 36% of Australians wear mouthguards during contact sp...
Read more about Experts recommend using mouthguardsMathematics won’t be mandated
THE Independent Education Union of Australia applauds NSW Education Standards Authority’s decision not to mandate mathematics for Years 11 and 12 students. With teacher shortage...
Read more about Mathematics won’t be mandatedHalf admit emotional baggage
NEW research by eharmony highlights the impact of past relationships on future love lives. Almost half of respondents admit to carrying emotional baggage, with anger issues and ...
Read more about Half admit emotional baggageSurgery waitlist drops 85%
SINCE March 2023, NSW’s planned surgery waitlist has dropped by 85%, thanks to the Surgical Care Governance Taskforce and dedicated health staff. Over 12,000 fewer people await ...
Read more about Surgery waitlist drops 85%Railway crossings set for improvement
NSW railway crossings are set for improvements through the Australian Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF). With a focus on enhancing safety and reducing cr...
Read more about Railway crossings set for improvementAction to reduce harm from gaming
AS concerns over late-night gaming and its associated harm rise, the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority (ILGA) has revised Guideline 16 on late-night gaming application...
Read more about Action to reduce harm from gamingDefibrillator access on country trains
REGIONAL passengers now have easier access to potentially life-saving healthcare with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) available on all NSW TrainLink coach services. Fol...
Read more about Defibrillator access on country trainsDoctors back anti-smoking drug
THE Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) backs a new smoking cessation drug, Cytisine, as it awaits approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration. RACGP President Dr Nic...
Read more about Doctors back anti-smoking drugTheory about conspiracy theories
MANY individuals embrace conspiracy theories, but a study led by Dr. Mathew Marques from La Trobe University dispels notions of a growing ‘pandemic of misinformation.’ Surveying...
Read more about Theory about conspiracy theoriesTaxi fare hotline hots up
SINCE the NSW Government mandated Taxi Fare Hotline stickers on all vehicles in September 2023, there has been a notable increase in refunds for passengers receiving unfair taxi...
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