Sunday, 12 April 2026 10:27
New intake of paramedics and control staff for NSW Ambulance
NSW Ambulance has welcomed 116 new paramedic interns and 21 emergency medical call takers, after they were officially inducted into the service at a ceremony at the State Operations Centre.
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Friday, 10 April 2026 07:10
PRISONS CAN'T SURVEIL CONVERSATIONS ANYMORE
NSW prisons can no longer surveil conversations between inmates and lawyers after Parliament disallowed a regulation limiting protections. The move restores legal professional privilege, ensuring confidential access to legal advice. Concerns arose after an inquiry found prison staff misused monitored communications for intimidation. Greens MP Sue Higginson said the change protects vulnerable prisoners and upholds justice, amid criticism of government oversight and alleged unlawful surveillance practices.
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Friday, 10 April 2026 07:09
PROPOSAL AIMED AT DETECTING DEMENTIA
THE Australian Dementia Network plans a pilot using digital cognitive and blood tests to improve early Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Targeting at-risk Australians, it aims to enable earlier treatment, delay disease progression and reduce costs. With dementia affecting over 400,000 Australians, the $6M poposal could expand access, especially in regional areas, and address long wait times, offering major health and economic benefits nationwide.
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