Welcome to Western Sydney Business Access

 fb tw yt in 

Share this page with Friends

editor

editor

Publisher
Michael Walls
michael@accessnews.com.au
0407 783 413

Wednesday, 02 July 2025 15:01

THE COST OF CONFUSING FOOD LABELS

RESEACH from RMIT University and End Food Waste Australia shows that confusing and inconsistent food labels are causing Australians to throw away edible food, costing households up to $2,500 annually. Australians waste 7.6 million tonnes of food each year, much of it still safe to eat. Clearer labels with simple icons and storage advice could significantly cut waste. Experts urge government, retailers, and producers to collaborate on a national labelling framework, which could prevent nearly a million tonnes of waste by 2030.
Wednesday, 02 July 2025 15:00

FEWER AUSSIES ARE SEEING SPECIALISTS

MEDICARE data shows a 10% drop in Australians seeing medical specialists over five years, despite population growth. Rising costs—some first appointments exceed $900—are deterring patients, with up to 20% skipping referrals due to cost concerns. Medicare covers only part of these fees, and insurers can’t assist outside hospital settings. Experts warn this trend risks worsening health outcomes and overburdening public hospitals. The government plans to list specialist fees online to help patients find affordable care and encourage price transparency.
Wednesday, 02 July 2025 14:59

APPROVAL FOR SLEEP APNOEA DRUG

THE TGA has approved Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a drug used for type 2 diabetes and obesity, to also treat moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in adults with obesity. OSA affects 780,000 Australians and is linked to serious health risks. Mounjaro works by promoting weight loss, reducing airway blockages. It’s the first approved medicine for OSA in Australia, offering an alternative to CPAP machines and surgery. Experts hail it as a major breakthrough for sleep and obesity-related health care.
 
Page 1 of 1281

Access News is a print and digital media publisher established over 15 years and based in Western Sydney, Australia. Our newspaper titles include the flagship publication, Western Sydney Express, which is a trusted source of information and for hundreds of thousands of decision makers, businesspeople and residents looking for insights into the people, projects, opportunities and networks that shape Australia's fastest growing region - Greater Western Sydney.