Thursday, 18 May 2023 11:14
NEW VISION FOR HILLS SHIRE
Council seeking feedback on growth plans
A LONG-term plan to create thousands of new jobs, drive economic opportunities, and position The Hills Shire as a region for innovation, health and science has been released for community feedback.
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Thursday, 18 May 2023 11:00
Popular author Sophie Cunningham is heading for The Hills
AUTHOR Sophie Cunningham will visit Castle Hill Library on May 27 as part of the Sydney Writers’ Festival, a celebration of all things writing, literature and creative ideas.
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Wednesday, 17 May 2023 06:09
DOCTORS BACK VAPING CRACKDOWN
THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has expressed support for the Albanese Government's crackdown on vaping.
The Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, has announced measures to curb the e-cigarette black market, including restrictions on flavors and colors, pharmaceutical packaging, limits on nicotine concentrations and volumes, and a ban on single-use disposable products.
The RACGP President, Dr. Nicole Higgins, welcomed these actions and emphasized the need to protect young people from nicotine vaping.
She praised the $63M advertising campaign aimed at discouraging vaping and smoking and highlighted the importance of limiting the appeal of vaping products, which often target children.
Dr Higgins also emphasized the RACGP's willingness to collaborate with the government and promote vaping as a smoking cessation strategy under medical supervision.
She encouraged individuals to seek help from their GPs for various quitting options.
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