Nurses sound alarm on understaffing crisis

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1. 'No surprise': Two-thirds of nurses and midwives think about leaving the profession

   Two-thirds of nurses and midwives are thinking about leaving the profession, sounding the alarm on understaffing and inflexible work arrangements.

   illawarramercury.com.au

2. A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year. Advocates fear this year will be worse

   A record number of First Nations people died in NSW prison custody last year, with advocates concerned the trend will worsen this year. The family of Matthew Roberts, who took his own life three months into his jail term, continues to grieve.

   theguardian.com

3. Former UOW chief John Dewar leaves two board positions in wake of ICAC 'humiliation'

   Former UOW chief John Dewar has stepped down from two board positions following an ICAC controversy, though his consultancy firm KordaMentha continues to support him.

   illawarramercury.com.au

4. 'Time for a refresh': Inside Austinmer's new-look Moore Street cafe

   Austinmer's Moore Street cafe has undergone a refresh, with the owner describing the local response as 'overwhelmingly heartwarming'.

   illawarramercury.com.au

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