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, ...
Read more about Future of early childhood educationIN 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...
Read more about Access to medicine for skin conditionsTHE 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...
Read more about GPs want support for flood victimsNSW 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...
Read more about Engineered stone will be bannedBUSINESSS, households, and NSW Government agencies are urged to limit non-essential electricity usage during the afternoon and evening due to anticipated high temperatures. The ...
Read more about Users urged to adjust energy spendTHE Independent Education Union (IEU) challenges statements from Catholic and independent school employers suggesting that teacher and staff salary increases are the sole reason...
Read more about Education union challenges statementsTHE NSW Government has enhanced employment protections for waste management workers by amending the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. The changes mandate that tenderer...
Read more about SNew regulations for waste workersDISNEY 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...
Read more about Disney leads most discussionsNSW 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 ...
Read more about Govt joins bid to end epidemicsCLEAN Up Australia is urging Australians to register for Clean Up Australia Day 2024, scheduled for March 3, 2024. With over 760,000 participants in 2023, the event aims to mobi...
Read more about Register for Clean Up AustraliaTHE Building Commission NSW, NSW’s first dedicated building regulator, officially opened, fulfilling an election promise by the Minns Labor Government. Led by Commissioner David...
Read more about Building Commission has openedTHE NSW Government has initiated a six-month campaign addressing silica dust exposure in construction and tunnelling. Silicosis, often linked to manufactured stone, poses risks ...
Read more about Support for silica banBENDIGO Bank has been named Australia’s most trusted bank for the second consecutive year, according to the Roy Morgan Trusted Brand Awards. The bank’s CEO and Managing Director...
Read more about Bendigo named top bankTHE NSW Government is addressing overcrowded emergency departments by creating Safe Assessment Units at Prince of Wales and Nepean hospitals. These units will support individual...
Read more about Addressing overcrowded emergency unitsTHE Australian Dental Association New South Wales (ADA NSW) is warning about the potential consequences of applying payroll tax to dental practices. With over 23,000 people on t...
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