Despite being illegal for public use, private e-scooters are surging in NSW, with an estimated 459,000 in use.

Trials for shared e-scooters are underway in select areas.

Planned regulations would limit e-scooters to bike paths or shared zones, with a minimum rider age of 16 and a helmet requirement.

Transport for NSW promotes e-scooters to ease public transport congestion, while Shadow Roads Minister Natalie Ward calls for registration and licensing to enforce safety, warning that unregulated use is “a tragedy waiting to happen.”

Despite being illegal for public use, private e-scooters are surging in NSW, with an estimated 459,000 in use.
Trials for shared e-scooters are underway in select areas.
Planned regulations would limit e-scooters to bike paths or shared zones, with a minimum rider age of 16 and a helmet requirement.
Transport for NSW promotes e-scooters to ease public transport congestion, while Shadow Roads Minister Natalie Ward calls for registration and licensing to enforce safety, warning that unregulated use is “a tragedy waiting to happen.”

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NSW’s E-Scooter surge spurs calls for stricter rules amid safety concerns

A study by the Master Builders Association of NSW and UTS's School of the Built Environment has found that flexibility, rather than strictly implementing a 5-day workweek, is key to achieving work-life balance in the NSW building and construction industry.

Brian Seidler, Executive Director at Master Builders Association NSW, reveals to Clinton that, while many support a 5-day week, it presents challenges, including increased costs and potential project delays.

The study suggests that flexible working options provide the most effective path to a healthier balance, particularly in diverse, large projects, and could help attract more workers, including women, to the industry.

A study by the Master Builders Association of NSW and UTS's School of the Built Environment has found that flexibility, rather than strictly implementing a 5-day workweek, is key to achieving work-life balance in the NSW building and construction industry.
Brian Seidler, Executive Director at Master Builders Association NSW, reveals to Clinton that, while many support a 5-day week, it presents challenges, including increased costs and potential project delays.
The study suggests that flexible working options provide the most effective path to a healthier balance, particularly in diverse, large projects, and could help attract more workers, including women, to the industry.

New research confirms flexibility is the key to achieving work-life balance

Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &amp;  Co-founder of <a href="http://www.macrobusiness.com.au/">Macrobusiness</a>, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

The Treasury of Common Sense with Leith Van Onselen

Halloween’s biggest scare might be kids' sugar consumption, with over 70% of Australian children exceeding recommended daily sugar limits, impacting their oral health.

Dentists caution that while occasional sweets are fine, frequent sugar exposure leads to decay.  Sugary drinks are also an issue, with nearly half of boys aged 2-17 drinking them weekly, consuming nearly twice as much as girls.

With 33,000 annual dental-related hospital admissions for kids under 14, preventative care—such as brushing twice daily, limiting sugar to 24g per day, and regular dental checkups—is essential.

Clinton speaks with Dr Chris Sanzaro, Australian Dental Association Vice President, who suggests giving kids fewer lollies and more fruit such as mandarins would be a much healthier option.

Halloween’s biggest scare might be kids' sugar consumption, with over 70% of Australian children exceeding recommended daily sugar limits, impacting their oral health.
Dentists caution that while occasional sweets are fine, frequent sugar exposure leads to decay.  Sugary drinks are also an issue, with nearly half of boys aged 2-17 drinking them weekly, consuming nearly twice as much as girls.
With 33,000 annual dental-related hospital admissions for kids under 14, preventative care—such as brushing twice daily, limiting sugar to 24g per day, and regular dental checkups—is essential.
Clinton speaks with Dr Chris Sanzaro, Australian Dental Association Vice President, who suggests giving kids fewer lollies and more fruit such as mandarins would be a much healthier option.

NSW’s E-Scooter surge spurs calls for stricter rules amid safety concerns

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