Friday, 16th May
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The Gai-mariagal Festival from 26 May to 13 July celebrates First Nations culture and connection, showcasing the stories, creativity, and cultural legacies of First Nations people. North Sydney Council has created a diverse and inclusive program of free events featuring free...
Michael Regan and Jacqui Scruby will be hosting a forum tomorrow (14 May) on the...
Thursday, 15th May
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NSW Health Minister, Ryan Park, told hundreds of Beaches locals that the State Government would ‘do everything it can’ to put Northern Beaches Hospital public services back into public hands. Minister Park was speaking at the Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) forum...
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The parents of toddler Joe Massa who died at Northern Beaches Hospital after failure of the REACH protocol are urging action to ensure widespread awareness and use of the program. Daniel and Elouise Massa met with Health Minister Ryan Park and...
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Partnership ‘at risk of failure’ The public-private partnership (PPP) between Healthscope and the State Government is ‘at risk of failure,’ according to a recent audit. The Audit Office of NSW had conducted the audit to determine how ‘effectively and efficiently’ the partnership...
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Researchers, including those at the Kolling Institute, have launched a study to investigate if a diet and exercise program aimed at weight loss can prevent the development of crippling knee osteoarthritis. The trial will be led by researchers from the University...
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The Auditor General’s report on the delivery of public services at the Northern Beaches Hospital, released on 17 April, concluded that the hospital is ‘not effectively delivering integrated, high-quality healthcare and not performing to the requirements of the public-private partnership...
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Minister says contract ‘cannot be undone overnight’ Submissions for the second inquiry into Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) have opened, with ‘safety and quality’ the key focus. Health Minister Ryan Park announced the inquiry following the death of toddler Joe Massa, where the...
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women to prioritise their health by booking a free mammogram. With over 38,000 women screened across the Northern Sydney Local Health District in 2024, the campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of regular breast screenings. Meredith Kay, Director of...
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Northern Beaches Council advised residents to take extra precautions against mosquitoes after Barmah Forest Virus was detected in mosquitoes trapped at Narrabeen Lagoon. Council partners with NSW Health to trap mosquitoes at key locations on the Beaches, to monitor the numbers...
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Northern Beaches Council is calling upon all green thumbs and people passionate about gardening to volunteer some of their time for the ‘Greening Our City’ initiative. Run as a joint initiative between the NSW government and council, the next event for it...