NSW’s annual street count recorded 2,192 rough sleepers, up 8% from 2024. The largest increases were seen in Sydney, Inverell, Nambucca, Sutherland Shire, and Parramatta. Homele...
Read more about Rough sleeping numbers are increasingA UNSW and NeuRA study has found that improving emotional processing can significantly reduce chronic pain. The trial, led by Professor Sylvia Gustin and Dr Nell Norman-Nott, in...
Read more about Pain relief eased by emotional processingFAMILY First has pledged to oppose what it calls “sexual and gender-fluid indoctrination” in childcare if elected in upcoming state elections. This follows reports of an Adelaid...
Read more about Family opposes gender fluid educationRESEARCHERS at Brisbane’s Translational Research Institute have found that natural compounds from farmed abalone may help treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn...
Read more about Abalone compounds good for bowl diseaseKISUNLA (donanemab), a new Alzheimer’s treatment, has been approved in Australia for early-stage patients with a specific genetic profile and confirmed amyloid plaque build-up. ...
Read more about Alzheimer’s drug approved for dispensingNEW research from Charles Darwin University reveals Australian nurses are underprepared for disasters, despite responding to hundreds of events since 2019—roughly one every 10 d...
Read more about Research shows nurses are unpreparedTHE NSW Government will allow trained GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD, making access to care faster and more affordable. Currently reliant on costly specialists, patients often f...
Read more about GPs now allowed to diagnose ADHDA MONASH-led study analysed 287 Coward Punch convictions (1990–2020), revealing most offenders were young males, with 65% of assaults in public between 6 pm–6 am. NSW and Victor...
Read more about Reality about coward-punch offendersA MONASH University study found that while nearly all pregnant drivers in Australia wear seatbelts, only 41.4% position them correctly, risking maternal and foetal safety. Prope...
Read more about Pregnant drivers and seatbelt riskTHE Caravan Industry Association of Australia has welcomed the Coalition’s $1B commitment to the revitalised Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and urges the Alban...
Read more about Caravan group welcomes growthRETURNING to work can be challenging for parents, especially single parents and those living with disability or caring for a child with disability. Research shows flexible hours...
Read more about Flexibility key to return to workTHE Super Members Council is urging all political parties to prioritise passing payday super laws within the first 100 days of the new Parliament. The reforms will require super...
Read more about Super should be paid on paydayTHE NSW Government has released a draft Hemp Industry Development Plan for public comment, aiming to establish hemp as a mainstream, sustainable crop. The plan sets out a vision...
Read more about Hemp pushed as mainstream cropIN 2024, just 168,050 new homes began construction in Australia, the lowest level in over a decade, according to HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon. He warned that the loss of skil...
Read more about New homes build at lowest levelsAMBULANCE ramping in Australia has doubled in five years, with hospitals overwhelmed and patients suffering tragic delays, according to the AMA’s latest report. AMA President Dr...
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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.