Cootamundra LHAC

18/12/2025

17/12/2025

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT
HEATWAVE CONDITIONS

Wednesday 17 December – Saturday 20 December 2025

Director Public Health Unit, Alison Nikitas has issued a heatwave alert for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

• Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.

• Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.

• Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.

• If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

For information on staying safe during a heatwave go to the NSW Health web page https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/environment/beattheheat/Pages/default.aspx

You can monitor weather in your region via the Bureau of Meteorology website www.bom.gov.au

15/12/2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed following the Bondi Beach Terror Attack? You are not alone.

This traumatic event has impacted Australians from all walks of life and left many of us with unexpected and difficult emotions.

In our Bondi Beach Attack: Wellbeing support guide, you’ll find information about common reactions, reassurance that what you’re feeling is valid, and ideas for taking care of your wellbeing.

https://lifeline.org.au/bondi-incident

And remember - you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, text on 0477 13 11 14 or chat at lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat anytime, no matter how this has impacted you.