AN international study of 160,000 people reveals life satisfaction is the strongest driver of job satisfaction, not the reverse. Published in the Journal of Organizational Behav...
Read more about Happy life drives worker satisfactionMORE than two million Australians with mobility-related disabilities can now access over 1,000 safe and secure public toilets and Changing Places facilities with the Master Lock...
Read more about Access for mobile related disabilityNEW AAMI research reveals nine in 10 Australians admit to driving distracted, with 38% involved in an accident or near miss. Key distractions include smartphones (25%), adjustin...
Read more about Admitting driving while distractedNSW has cut overdue surgeries by more than 6,000 since March and nearly 12,000 since March 2023, thanks to $186M in funding and a further $23M announced in the 2025-26 Budget. B...
Read more about Overdue surgeries have been cutUNSW Sydney research reveals 90% of Australian teachers suffer severe stress, and nearly 70% say their workload is unmanageable. Surveying 5,000 teachers, the study found depres...
Read more about Teachers feeling the pressureAIHW data reveals 13,300 unaccompanied children aged 12–17 sought homelessness services in 2023–24, with 77% remaining homeless after support. Most are fleeing violence, abandon...
Read more about Feedback on youth homelessnessNEW research shows 63% of Australians are surprised funeral services remain unregulated, prompting the Australian Funeral Directors Association to rebrand as Funerals Australia ...
Read more about Growing trend in funeral servicesTHE Australian Resident Accommodation Managers Association (ARAMA) has launched a campaign to address rising abuse within residential complexes. CEO Trevor Rawnsley said inciden...
Read more about Stopping the residential abuseAUSTRALIANS are rethinking travel. An Insure&Go survey of 1,009 people found 66% will cut back or seek cheaper options, with 47% locking in airfare sales, 30% chasing bundled de...
Read more about Why many are cutting back travelTHE NSW Government has mandated specialised sexual harassment and violence prevention training for all NSW hospitality staff and liquor licence holders, integrated into the Resp...
Read more about Special training for hospitality staffTHE Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed updated Ahpra guidelines to curb unsafe prescribing of medicinal cannabis amid rising prescriptions and reports of harm, in...
Read more about Doctors warn over medical cannabisMONASH University research highlights 41 factors that foster ‘teacher belonging’ to address Australia’s teacher retention crisis, with half of new teachers leaving within five y...
Read more about Factors that make teachers belongTHE HIA New Home Sales report shows the strongest performance in nearly three years, driven by two cash rate cuts, EOFY incentives, low unemployment, recovering wages, and stron...
Read more about Report shows strong housing growthNEW research from the University of South Australia confirms eggs don’t raise bad cholesterol when part of a low saturated fat diet. The world-first study found that eating two ...
Read more about Eggs aren’t that bad for cholesterolA UNIVERSITY of Sydney study reveals that improving financial security and community connections could prevent one in three mental health conditions in Australia. Using data fro...
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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...
Read more about Tied, Red or Sore Eyes? You don’t have to just live with itThe Parramatta Times is the trusted local media resource that connects residents and visitors with the people, businesses and opportunities that shape and connect Parramatta, one of Australia's fastest-growing cities.