Tuesday, 13 June 2023 08:43
DOCTORS WANT ALCOHOL DRINKING REGULATED
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has criticized the influence of the alcohol industry on government health strategy. The RACGP called on the Albanese Government to prioritize community safety and wellbeing over the interests of Big Alcohol. This follows research that found industry submissions to the National Alcohol Strategy consultation relied on dubious evidence, exaggerated the benefits of moderate drinking, and downplayed the link between alcohol and violence. RACGP President Dr. Nicole Higgins urged the government to regulate the alcohol industry similar to the tobacco industry, emphasizing the need for unbiased public health policy and protection against misleading industry tactics.
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Sunday, 11 June 2023 11:24
Christopher is putting Smithfield on the world fashion map
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
HIGH fashion is normally associated with names like New York, Paris and Monte Carlo, but we will be soon adding Smithfield to the list if Christopher Daod has his way.
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Sunday, 11 June 2023 08:33
$710M TO ADDRESS SKILLS SHORTAGE
THE graphic skills shortage in NSW will be addressed by a new $710M investment in vocational training providers.
It means more providers and more qualifications for more regions will feature in the 2023-24 skills provider contracts.
The State Government investment will allow 556 approved providers to deliver subsidised training in priority qualifications that address the skills needs in NSW.
The single biggest investment is being directed to TAFE NSW, receiving more than two thirds of the total funding under these skills provider contracts. This meets the entirety of the TAFE application for funding.
Capacity has been increased for qualifications in emerging industries as skills for the jobs of the future, including in Wind Power Generation and Automotive Electric Vehicle Technology.
New contracts will increase capacity in the Diploma of Nursing in Sydney and now for all regional areas for increased demand in hospitals and aged care.
Providers are being funded to allow for the state-wide coverage of Certificate III and IV School Based Education and Support, and Diploma of School Based Education and Care.
This funding also means the Diploma of Applied Technologies, advanced engineering and advanced electrical qualifications will become more accessible.
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