Saturday, 12 April 2025 14:24
Cricket NSW calls for infrastructure support in Western Sydney
WITH the Federal election looming, Cricket NSW has called on candidates in Greenway to commit to supporting local community sport infrastructure projects.
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Saturday, 12 April 2025 10:23
BETTER FEEDBACK FROM BREAST SCREENING
FROM April 2025, BreastScreen NSW will begin informing women of their breast density to help assess breast cancer risk. Dense breast tissue can make cancer harder to detect on mammograms and is a known risk factor. The change won’t affect appointment times, and women with high density are encouraged to speak with their doctor. Mammograms remain the best screen-ing method, especially for women aged 50–74, with earlier screening advised for Aboriginal women.
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Saturday, 12 April 2025 10:21
ROUGH SLEEPING SURGES IN REGIONAL AREAS
ROUGH sleeping in Australia has surged 22% nationwide since 2020, with a 51% rise in NSW - especially in regional areas - due to a worsening housing crisis. More employed Australians are seeking help, and services are over-whelmed. Rising rents, limited social housing, and funding shortfalls are pushing more people into homelessness. Experts warn urgent action and in-vestment in prevention and housing solutions are needed to address what is now a national homelessness emergency.
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