09 August 2025
COUNICL ENDORSES SPECIAL RATE RISE
Residents to be consulted about the change
BLACKTOWN City Council has endorsed a proposed special rate rise and will embark on a 42-day consultation period, starting early September during which residents and businesses will be consulted about the proposed rate change.
BLACKTOWN City Council has endorsed a proposed special rate rise and will embark on a 42-day consultation period, starting early September during which residents and businesses will be consulted about the proposed rate change.
09 August 2025
EGGS AREN'T THAT BAD FOR CHOLESTEROL
NEW research from the University of South Australia confirms eggs don’t raise bad cholesterol when part of a low saturated fat diet. The world-first study found that eating two eggs daily can even reduce LDL cholesterol and lower heart disease risk. Researchers showed saturated fat, not dietary cholesterol from eggs, is the real concern. With cardiovascular disease causing one in four deaths in Australia, experts urge people to rethink eggs’ unfair reputation and focus on reducing saturated fat instead.
09 August 2025
HOW MONEY WORRIES AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH
A UNIVERSITY of Sydney study reveals that improving financial security and community connections could prevent one in three mental health conditions in Australia. Using data from 25,000 adults, researchers found that boosting financial satisfaction alone could cut mental illness rates by a third. Key recommendations include a national Job Guarantee, reducing loneliness, and investing in local volunteer programs. The report highlights that social and economic reforms are crucial to tackling mental health challenges.