Taxi 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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Support for community events
THE NSW Government’s Open Streets program encourages councils to organize more community events by providing up to $150,000 for street closures. Aimed at easing cost-of-living p...
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IN 2023, Isla has been preliminarily declared the most popular girl’s name, tied with 2020 favorite Amelia. Oliver returns to the top spot for boys after a one-year break, havin...
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STARTING in 2024, the NSW Government’s pharmacy prescribing trial expands access to prescription medicines for specific skin conditions. Participating pharmacists can provide ce...
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ON February 22, the NSW Government will host a historic road safety forum, bringing together international and Australian experts, stakeholders, and advocates to address rising ...
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ACCORDING to a study by Compare the Market AU, Sydney ranks as the worst commuter city in Australia, with nearly 50% of ‘commute’-related tweets being negative. Melbourne follow...
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THE Productivity Commission has released a draft report on the future of early childhood education and care (ECEC), aiming to establish an affordable, accessible, high-quality, ...
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IN 2024, the NSW Government’s pharmacy prescribing trial will make it easier for people with specific skin conditions to access prescription medicines. The trial allows authoris...
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THE Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) urges government support for GPs and teams aiding flood-affected communities, emphasising mental health care. RACGP Vice President Dr...
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NSW will prohibit the use, supply, and manufacture of engineered stone from July 1, 2024, aligning with other states. The decision, based on Safe Work Australia’s findings of no...
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BUSINESSS, households, and NSW Government agencies are urged to limit non-essential electricity usage during the afternoon and evening due to anticipated high temperatures. The ...
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THE Independent Education Union (IEU) challenges statements from Catholic and independent school employers suggesting that teacher and staff salary increases are the sole reason...
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THE NSW Government has enhanced employment protections for waste management workers by amending the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. The changes mandate that tenderer...
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DISNEY emerges as the most discussed stock on social media, according to a study by City Index. Analyzing S&P 500 companies on TikTok and Instagram, Disney leads with 80 million...
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NSW has joined a global initiative involving over 500 cities committed to ending HIV epidemics by 2030, signing the Paris Declaration on Fast-Track Cities. The Govt cites NSW’s ...
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