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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9164915 > paediatrician-wait-times-leave-central-west-kids-without-answers

'Failing my child': parents face never-ending waitlist for paediatricians

2+ hour, 54+ min ago  (481+ words) Parents are being forced to wait years for answers when it comes to their child's health, with timely access to paediatricians very difficult in the Central West. Multiple mums in the region have voiced their frustration with how long it…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9053430 > desperate-bid-to-help-son-breathe-bathurst-familys-journey

'We thought he was dead': why 19-month-old Noah needs lifesaving surgery

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (829+ words) That's how Sophie Cross described living for almost two years on little to no sleep. But even when her 19-month-old son, Noah Gafa, has slept through the night, there's been no reprieve for Ms Cross or her partner Michael Gafa....

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9194142 > limiting-screen-time-not-enough-to-protect-kids-study

Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (298+ words) Any measure limiting the use of digital platforms by children, including a social media ban, is worth considering to protect mental health, a study has found. The review of global evidence from more than 360, 000 young people found higher use of…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9185569 > balance-the-scales-on-international-womens-day-in-2026

Every woman should be free to shape their own lives in a modern world

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (406+ words) Celebrating the continued rights of women, their health, welfare, equality and achievements, it has been almost 100 years since the first acknowledgement of International Women's Day (IWD). In 1928, the first IWD rally was held in Sydney, with its purpose being to…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9181933 > support-grows-as-lois-daniels-faces-leukaemia-treatment

'Beautiful sass' returns as six-year-old Lois begins long cancer fight

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (501+ words) When Lois Daniels started complaining about her foot being sore and refusing to walk on it, her family knew it was something serious. It was August 2025 and for six months her parents Drew and Teigan fought to find out what…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9181760 > photos-as-orientation-at-bathurst-csu-welcomes-future-leaders

Photos of the faces of our future: Meet the new students at Bathurst CSU

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (159+ words) On Tuesday, February 24, they all took their first steps to forever careers at the Bathurst Charles Sturt University Orientation Week welcome event. The event saw hundreds of students from across Australia and across the globe attend, all to become acquainted…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9176080 > bathursts-isaac-mcphillamy-starts-cancer-fundraiser-for-mate

'He will die with cancer': Why Allan set out to raise money for his mate

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (667+ words) "There are moments in life that stop everything cold." For Allan Mc Phillamy, one of these moments was finding out that his good mate has cancer. Having seen first-hand the effects that cancer can have on a person, Mr Mc…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9171688 > uk-asks-parents-to-quiz-kids-about-toxic-online-content

UK asks parents to quiz kids about toxic online content

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (283+ words) Britain is encouraging parents to speak to their children about the harmful content they encounter online as "the government looks into the pros and cons of an Australian-style ban on "social media for under 16s. Citing research that showed half of…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9169187 > slovenia-prepares-to-ban-social-media-for-under-15s

Slovenia prepares to ban social media for under 15s

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (226+ words) Slovenia is preparing draft legislation to ban social media access for children "under 15. Slovenia, with a population of around two million, is following Spain "and Greece, which earlier this week proposed bans on social media use by teenagers in a…...

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westernadvocate. com. au > story > 9146217 > helping-kids-start-the-school-year-right-with-nannas-touch

Helping kids start the school year right with Nanna's Touch

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (306+ words) The beginning of the school year can be a difficult time for struggling families trying to afford essentials, but Nanna's Touch is hoping to take the pressure off with its back-to-school program. The program aims to provide students in need…...