Parents of children aged six months to under five years are being urged to book their child in for a free influenza (flu) vaccine with their GP, as flu cases continue to rise among children. Since May, eight children have been admitted to intensive care with life-threatening complications from the flu at Sydney Children’s Hospital, […]
People are being urged to check the poppy seeds in their kitchens after a previously recalled batch of non-food grade poppy seeds was found to have re-entered the supply chain. NSW Health advises the impacted product has been confirmed as ‘Royal Fields Poppy Seeds’ (Basfoods), with a best before date of 25 June 2024, sold through […]
Frontline clinicians throughout NSW will come together to offer their expertise and advice to help inform and shape the delivery of healthcare. NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce AM said the newly established NSW Health System Advisory Council will empower healthcare workers to guide the planning and implementation of measures to drive positive change throughout the […]
The delivery of one of the City of Parramatta’s biggest ever infrastructure projects heads the list of infrastructure achievements from the first year of Council’s four-year plan. Lord Mayor Cr Sameer Pandey said the $136 million PHIVE building was an architectural icon that reflected the changing face of Parramatta’s CBD. “PHIVE is not just a […]
EMBARGOED UNTIL 6am | Thursday 15 June 2023: A new education campaign is urging older Australians from a range of culturally diverse backgrounds to safeguard themselves against elder abuse by organising their wills, enduring powers of attorney and other important legal documents. Launching on this year’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Have You Thought About Later […]