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17 September 2022
ALGORITHM HAS REPLACED THE DANCE RHYTHM
The world of online scam dating
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
I HAVE just started a new love affair with 1000 plus beautiful ladies who wouldn’t look twice at me in the real world down at the local club.
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08 September 2022
NOVA SIGNS ON AS WHEELAROOS SPONSOR
As the squad prepares for the World Cup
LEADING disability employment services provider, NOVA Employment, has signed as a Gold Sponsor for the Skyring Wheelaroos, bolstering ongoing support for the team’s upcoming Rugby League World Cup campaign.
05 September 2022
WHAT'S NEXT FOR ST MARYS?
PENRITH City Council is giving residents the opportunity to take part in the important community consultation process and highlight what they would like the future of St Marys to look like.
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06 August 2022
MAYOR CALLS FOR GOVT BUYOUT OF THE ROXY
As the owner plans a top hotel development
DI BARTOK
THE owner of the iconic Roxy in Parramatta is set to make the venue “the pre-eminent hotel in the West” despite persistent calls for it to become a live theatre.
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18 July 2022
SHOCKING RESULTS OF SME SURVEY
One in three could shut their doors
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
AUSTRALIA'S small and medium-sized enterprises are sailing in stormy waters and could sink without trace if a recession hits.
05 July 2022
WESTPAC SUPPORT FOR FLOOD AFFECTED COMMUNITIES
Includes $3,000 small business grants
IN response to the developing flooding event in New South Wales, Westpac Group is offering tailored support for impacted customers and small businesses including loan deferrals for up to three months and emergency credit card relief.
30 June 2022
FREE FLU SHOTS FOR ALL EXTENDED TO 17 JULY
FREE flu shots for NSW residents will be extended until 17 July amid concerns vaccination rates are still not where they should be.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the latest data shows only one in four children aged under five has had a flu shot, while the figures are even lower for kids aged five to 15.
“It’s really worrying that just over 18 per cent of children and teenagers have had a flu jab and for kids aged six months to five years, the figure is 25 per cent,” Mr Hazzard said.
“These numbers are particularly concerning given in the last month, four times as many kids have been admitted to Sydney’s two children’s hospitals with flu than with COVID.”
Mr Hazzard urged families to use the school holidays to book in for a free flu shot.
“It only takes a few minutes to get a flu jab but that time could mean the difference between you or one of your loved ones ending up in ICU so please, book in today,” Mr Hazzard said.
The uptake of the influenza vaccine in adults is equally worrying, with less than 40 per cent of 50 to 65 year olds and only 64 per cent of those aged over 65 having a flu jab.
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant urged more people to come forward for their influenza vaccination to prevent unnecessary hospitalisations.
“More than 1,000 people presented to our EDs with flu-like illness last week and almost 165 were so unwell they were admitted, including very young children,” Dr Chant said.
“Please take advantage of the offer of the free vaccination to protect yourself against the flu this winter. There is plenty of supply and appointments available at GPs and pharmacies.”
The low uptake in Sydney’s west and south-west continues to be of concern, so too in parts of far northern NSW and the State’s central west.
