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RNZ News
6 days ago
- General
- RNZ News
Critical shortage of neurologists as multiple sclerosis cases rise
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand is calling for more governmental investment in specialist neurologists, clinical nurse specialists and allied healthcare workers to better diagnose and treat the growing numbers of people with MS in Aotearoa New Zealand. National manager Amanda Rose told Jesse the need is urgent. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
6 days ago
- Health
- RNZ News
Shortage of neurologists as multiple sclerosis cases rise
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand is calling for more governmental investment in specialist neurologists, clinical nurse specialists and allied healthcare workers to better diagnose and treat the growing numbers of people with MS in Aotearoa New Zealand. National manager Amanda Rose told Jesse the need is urgent. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Sunrise's Nat Barr on the shocking statistic being fuelled by work from home
It seems Australians are still loving food delivery services, even with dine-in options back on the menu. Even as COVID lockdowns become a distant memory, new KPMG research shows the number of delivery drivers has doubled in the past decade — with 86,000 people now employed in the role in 2024. The statistics published in The Sydney Morning Herald on Monday also show a rise in kitchen-based roles such as cooks while front-of-house positions such as managers and wait staff have dipped. Uber Eats, Australia's most popular food delivery service, estimates it reached 88 per cent of the population in 2024. Work from home is still considered a huge driver for the service. Sunrise host Nat Barr talks with Joe Hildebrand and Amanda Rose about the huge increase in food delivery drivers. Credit: Seven Sunrise host quizzed Western Sydney Women CEO Amanda Rose and journalist Joe Hildebrand about the numbers on Tuesday, asking: 'Sign of the times, Joe?' Barr asked. Hildebrand replied: 'I think it is. I don't want to mention the 'C-word' but I think COVID sort of unleashed all these things that should never have been unleashed but now they're here. 'It's like working from home — I think working from home is terrible, you should be out there, going to the office every day, and participating in the community and helping your small business, and engaging with your colleagues.' Hildebrand said many employees are reluctant to return to their desks, and it's a similar case with easily accessible home delivery with many people now of the attitude: 'I'm not leaving the house under any circumstances.' Numbers of food delivery drivers have doubled in the past 10 years. Credit: Seven Barr added: 'The studies have shown its costing you thousands of dollars a year to work in the office.' Barr then turned to Rose, who said: 'I like the fact it's provided jobs and an opportunity for a lot of people in delivery driving. 'What concerns me is the small business owner who has to pay a high fee to use the delivery driver and they might have to let go of certain staff or they have to shut their business down.' Big names in the food delivery industry such as UberEats and Door Dash take 30 per cent commission from restaurants. 'That's worrying because hospitality businesses are one of the top three (categories of business) closing their doors at a faster rate than any other type of business,' Rose said. 'We could end up having this convenience turn to no one making it, so all the businesses shut down and the only people to choose from are the McDonald's or the KFCs. 'To have the choice of that home-made, beautiful tasting food from the local Italian restaurant, that will go if we don't put in the effort to support it. 'So, I say try to break it up and, if you can, visit (your local restaurants) in person sometimes.'
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Goshen Gives Back at First Fridays
GOSHEN — Downtown Goshen First Fridays is back this Friday, and small businesses downtown are donating 10% of proceeds to local shelters, organizations, and programs that help keep the Goshen community safe, healthy, and united. Goshen Gives Back, the theme for this month's event, will be held from 5-9 p.m. and bars, restaurants, activities and stores have chosen organizations and causes in the community they are supporting. First Friday encourages attendees to mix it up by going to different places and contributing to the variety of causes and organizations that help the community grow and help friends and neighbors. 'Goshen Gives Back brings people downtown for First Fridays fun, eating, and shopping, and it includes a built-in component of charitable giving,' said First Fridays Director Amanda Rose. The event always welcomes families to participate in kid-friendly activities. This First Fridays event invites children to join The Goshen Historical Museum, 124 S. Main St., to view artwork by John Blosser. Families can also enjoy free kids activities and complimentary treats at Garden City Church, located at 134 S. Main. The Tropicana Ice Cream and Wiener Shack food trucks will also be at Goshen Gives Back. 'Participating downtown locations will donate a percentage of their sales during the event to a partner charity,' Rose said. 'So just by attending and spending money at participating businesses, folks will also be supporting local nonprofit organizations. This is a special event on our calendar because it purely demonstrates the sense of unity, community spirit, and giving back that prevails in Goshen and Elkhart County.' Businesses participating include: — Axes & Antics, 616-3 W. Lincoln Ave., donates to The Post Youth Center — Biebs & Ash, 133 S. Main St., donates to Phoenix Performing Arts — Common Spirits, 111 E. Lincoln Ave., donates to the Cora Dale House — Electric Brew, 118 E. Washington St., donates to the Boys & Girls Club — Elephant Bar, 227 S. Main St., donates to Goshen Pride — Hive of Light, 119 S. Main St., donates to Art House — Maple City Market, 314 S. Main St., donates to the Center for Healing and Hope — Maple Indian Cuisine, 127 S. Main St., donates to Downtown Goshen Inc. — Table @ 108, 108 N. Main St., donates to Phoenix Performing Arts — The Green Bee, 111 E. Washington St., donates to the Goshen Farmers Market — Found, 208 S. Main St., donates 10% of its First Fridays event sales to the Goshen Historical Society. — Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn, 106 N. Main St., donates 10% to Ryan's Place, a nonprofit organization that provides grief support to children, teens and families. — Woldruff's Footwear & Apparel, 129 S. Main St., Ribbon of Hope — Fables Books, 215 S. Main St., The Window — Goshen Brewing Co., 315 W. Washington St., Goshen Theater In addition to donating 10% of its First Fridays sales to The Window, Fables Books will have a Meet the Author event from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring Amanda K. Gross, Marie Lee, and Meredith Oswalt, who are all authors with powerful stories of resilience, justice, and transformation.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Middlebury water projects moving forward
GOSHEN — The Elkhart County Commissioners are continuing to work with the town of Middlebury on improvements to roads and utilities downtown. On Monday, commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with the town on the Warren Street water main relocation project. Between the town, its redevelopment commission, Elkhart County Council, commissioners, and the county's redevelopment commission, the interlocal agreement allows the groups to use Tax Increment Finance funding from the impacted area to support the project. They also approved during the meeting an interlocal agreement for a second water tower with the town of Middlebury and the county and funds to go along with the water tower project. From the Southeast TIF they approved an appropriation of $70,000 and from the Middlebury East TIF they approved an appropriation of another $70,000 for a 50% split on the cost of design. The round of funding is currently allotted for the design portion of the new water tower. OTHER BOARD ITEMS • Commissioners approved the 2025 Pavement Wedging Program for the Elkhart County Highway Department. This year's program wedges a total of 16 miles. • Commissioners approved to post notice of the 2025 Striping Program for bids. The program covers all roads not covered on the road treatment program for paving and chip-seal. • Fernando Ruiz, an Elkhart County dentist, was appointed to the Elkhart County Board of Health as the city of Elkhart's appointment. • Only one bid was received for replacement of the jail's kitchen floor, from R. Yoder Construction at $582,168. The bid was opened at the commissioners meeting on Monday. • Commissioners approved use of the courthouse lawn by Amanda Rose at Downtown Goshen Inc. for a First Fridays on Sept. 5 for the Bexbach Bash.
