Across NSW, 94.9 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 93.4 per cent have received two doses. Of the people aged 12 to 15, 81.4 per cent have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 78.1 per cent have received two doses. The […]
The City of Parramatta will welcome a record-breaking number of women to the Council chamber in 2022 following today’s declaration of the recent local government election results. Eight of the 15 newly elected Councillors are women, the largest number in the 160-year history of the Municipality of Parramatta. The successful candidates, including seven returning Councillors, […]
A $10 million national awareness campaign will hit iconic Australian beaches this summer to remind Australians to be UV aware and stay safe in the sun in 2022. The campaign is part of a $20 million Australian Government investment over the next two years in skin cancer awareness activities. “Australia has long been known as […]
As summer heats up and preparations begin for the festive season, NSW Health is urging residents to avoid Salmonella food poisoning by taking simple measures to ensure food stays safe. Keira Glasgow, NSW Health Acting Director of Enteric and Zoonotic Diseases Branch, said the warmer weather created the perfect environment for salmonella to grow. “Each […]