2024 Street Count shows the housing and rental crisis deepening across regional NSW
The number of people sleeping rough in NSW has continued to rise with regional areas experiencing the biggest surge in homelessness in the past year, while metro Sydney has stabilised.
First look at the new Wyong Palliative Care Unit
The Central Coast community has been given a first look at Wyong Hospital’s new Palliative Care Unit, with an artist’s impression for the new facility unveiled today.
Stepping up: Walking to school to become easier as NSW Government invests in safe walking
A Western Sydney primary school will soon benefit from the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active grants, as families across the state are encouraged to leave the car at home more often this National Walk Safely to School Day.
Grassroots community projects receive more than $6.6 million in funding
45 community projects will share in more than $6.6 million in funding in the latest round of the ClubGrants Infrastructure Grants Program.
Multicultural Centre for Women’s and Family Safety opened
The NSW Government is continuing to invest in meaningful action to increase support for victim survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence across the state, with the opening of a NSW Multicultural Centre for Women’s and Family Safety.
Toll cap cash flowing — motorists claiming $264 on average
Motorists in Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Marsden Park, Auburn and Merrylands are among the biggest beneficiaries of the NSW Government’s $60 toll cap.
Short stay areas boost Wollongong Hospital ED performance
Wollongong Hospital is significantly improving wait times through innovative use of the Short Stay Unit in the emergency department (ED), almost tripling the use of these beds in the past 12 months.
Update – Fire Ants in South Murwillumbah
The NSW Government has today confirmed and eradicated an immature fire ant nest at South Murwillumbah, where fire ants were first detected in NSW in November 2023.
Labor’s De-amalgamation Bill passes Parliament
The NSW Labor Government has today given councils and their communities the power to make decisions about their future with the Local Government Amendment (De-amalgamations) Bill 2024 passing both Houses of Parliament.
Look inside $45.3 million health worker accommodation project
Communities across regional NSW can now have their first look at a $45.3 million dollar NSW Government investment into key healthcare worker accommodation, set to be rolled out across Broken Hill, Balranald, Cooma, Finley, Leeton, Narrandera and West Wyalong.