Saturday, 06 June 2026 12:15
THE PILL AVAILABLE OVER THE COUNTER
WOMEN in NSW will soon be able to access the oral contraceptive pill directly through trained community pharmacists under a new NSW Government reform. Initially, 30 pharmacists will be able to prescribe the pill to low-risk women aged 18–39, with around 250 expected by year’s end. The government will fund the first 5,000 consultations and subsidise training for pharmacists, improving access to healthcare while reducing pressure on GPs.
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Saturday, 06 June 2026 12:13
EXPERT'S PASSWORD WARNING
PEOPLE across NSW are being urged to update their passwords regularly with experts warning weak passwords can be cracked in seconds. ID Support NSW recommends changing passwords every three to four months, using long, random passphrases and avoiding personal information. The agency is hosting free cybersecurity events and promoting tools such as its Password Strength Tester to help protect against identity theft, which affects one in four Australians during their lifetime.
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Saturday, 06 June 2026 12:11
LAWYERS WARN SYSTEM AT BREAKING POINT
THE Law Council of Australia has warned that the Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) system is at breaking point, with rising demand and inadequate funding threatening support for vulnerable children in family law disputes. ICLs represent children facing family violence, abuse and neglect, but a shortage of lawyers and funding shortfall exceeding $80 million is causing delays. The Law Council is urging the Federal Government to act urgently to protect children’s access to justice and safety.
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