Wednesday, 25 June 2025 19:08
ROUGH SLEEPING NUMBERS ARE INCREASING
NSW’s annual street count recorded 2,192 rough sleepers, up 8% from 2024. The largest increases were seen in Sydney, Inverell, Nambucca, Sutherland Shire, and Parramatta. Homelessness NSW warns services are overwhelming and unable to help all in need. CEO Dominique Rowe urges urgent investment in social housing and increased funding for support services. Nearly 68,000 people sought help last year, with many turned away, while over 64,000 households remain on the social housing waitlist.
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Wednesday, 25 June 2025 19:07
OPPOSITION TO GENDER FLUID EDUCATION
FAMILY First has pledged to oppose what it calls “sexual and gender-fluid indoctrination” in childcare if elected in upcoming state elections. This follows reports of an Adelaide childcare centre introducing LGBTIQA+ topics to toddlers during IDAHOBIT. Family First argues such discussions should be left to parents and claims early education is being influenced by harmful ideology. The party is campaigning to protect parental rights, preserve childhood innocence, and challenge what it views as political overreach in the education system.
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Wednesday, 25 June 2025 19:05
ALZHEIMERS DRUG APPROVEDS FOR DISPENSING
KISUNLA (donanemab), a new Alzheimer's treatment, has been approved in Australia for early-stage patients with a specific genetic profile and confirmed amyloid plaque build-up. It’s the first treatment in 25 years to target the disease's cause by clearing brain plaques. Administered monthly, Kisunla aims to preserve independence longer. With 450,000 Australians in early stages potentially eligible, the drug’s PBS listing will be reviewed in July. Experts call it a breakthrough and urge support for early detection and access.
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