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16 July 2023
MENTAL HEALTH CENTRE OPENS IN CBD
Street level access to dealing with challenges
A NEW free Adult Mental Health Centre has opened its doors in downtown Parramatta, bringing vital help for those in need.
04 July 2023
AIRPORT ENTRY ROAD PROGRESS
THE new toll-free motorway for easy connection to the future Western Sydney International Airport has reached a major construction milestone, with works now underway for more than a year.
The new 16km road is on track to open in 2026,] and is a $2B investment in Western Sydney being funded by the Australian and NSW governments.
Expected to carry 52,000 vehicles per day by 2036, the new road will have connectivity via Elizabeth Dr to the east and The Northern Rd to the west.
Current works are being delivered by contractors Seymour Whyte along the central section and CPB-Georgiou Group Joint Venture through the western section of the future motorway with more than 2000 people being directly or indirectly employed.
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26 June 2023
NEW AUSTRALIAN-MADE FERRIES CONFIRMED
Seven Parramatta Class Ferries on order
SEVEN new Australian-made ferries will take to Parramatta River after the NSW Government awarded the construction tender to Richardson Devine Marine Shipbuilders in Hobart.
SEVEN new Australian-made ferries will take to Parramatta River after the NSW Government awarded the construction tender to Richardson Devine Marine Shipbuilders in Hobart.
25 June 2023
COLES RAISES $8M FOR MND
COLES has raised $8.3M for FightMND's Big Freeze 9 campaign, bringing its total fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research to over $30M in six years. Shoppers contributed by purchasing beanies, Coles Brand Australian Fresh pork products, or Peters Icy Pole Lemonade 8-packs, or by making donations at the checkout. The funds will be invested in research projects for MND treatments and improving the lives of those affected by MND. Coles considers the Big Freeze campaign its largest annual community fundraiser and expressed gratitude to customers and suppliers for their support.
25 June 2023
AUSSIE CHARITY SECTOR GENERATES $10B
THE Australian charity sector has generated $190B revenue and employs 10.5% of the workforce, according to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). The 9th edition of the Australian Charities Report reveals growth in charity revenue, assets, and donations during the 2021 reporting period. However, expenses and liabilities have also increased, and volunteering numbers have declined. The report highlights the significant contribution of small charities, with 65% operating on annual revenues under $250,000 and a third having less than $50,000 in revenue.
25 June 2023
ROLE IN REDUCING SKILLS SHORTAGE
ACCORDING to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in New South Wales are playing a crucial role in addressing skills shortages. Government data referenced in the ITECA State Of The Sector Report shows that independent RTOs support 80.8% of students in skills training. These providers outperform public TAFE colleges in terms of course completion rates, student satisfaction, and employment outcomes. The data indicate that students prefer independent training providers for quality skills training that leads to better job prospects.
25 June 2023
VENUES REMINDED TO MINIMISE HARM
LIQUOR & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) has reminded venues in NSW to comply with gaming harm-minimisation requirements after discovering ATMs with credit card withdrawal functions at two Sydney venues. The Gaming Machines Act 2001 prohibits hotels and clubs with gaming machines from having ATMs with credit access. The Wentworth Hotel and the Earlwood Hotel were issued directions to remove the credit card functions from their ATMs. L&GNSW inspectors were able to withdraw money from credit accounts
