NSW Government rebuilding essential services with pay offer that respects workers, gives certainty to families
The NSW Labor Government has delivered a wages offer to recruit, reward and retain essential workers, with a 10.5% increase that outpaces forecast inflation, along with a cost-of-living supplement.
NSW Government leads the way on social media summit
The NSW Government will host a social media summit to address the increasing harm online platforms are having on children and young people.
Vehicle-dependent areas rewarded for safe driving
Motorists in some of the most car-reliant parts of NSW, including western Sydney and the Central Coast, are benefiting most from the first year of the NSW Government’s demerit point return trial that rewards safe driving.
New England Weeds Authority board suspended over financial concerns
The Minister for Local Government has today suspended the board of the New England Weeds Authority (NEWA) and appointed an interim administrator due to serious concerns about the financial position and governance of the organisation.
Pretty Plains safety gains the next step for Mitchell Highway upgrades
The NSW Labor Government is continuing with its commitment to improve safety on our regional and rural roads, with an intersection upgrade on Mitchell Highway in the state’s central west making the road safer while also improving traffic flow.
New Opal app feature goes live for Apple users
A new Opal Travel widget is now available on Apple devices, showing passengers service information from their favourite stops with greater convenience and fewer clicks.
NSW Government invests $35 million in regional development
The NSW Government is today announcing the first $35 million funding allocation, from the $350 million Regional Development Trust which will support a package of initiatives to boost the long-term resilience of regional NSW, with a focus on job creation and primary industry expansion.
Parliament to explore productive uses of land after mines close
With a number of significant mining sites slated for closure in the coming decade, the NSW Parliament will launch an inquiry to investigate new and innovative approaches to post-mining land use.
More paramedics and call takers to join NSW Ambulance
NSW Ambulance has welcomed 113 new paramedic interns and trainee emergency call takers after they were officially inducted into the service at a ceremony today.
Teacher recruitment support expanded across NSW
The NSW Government is continuing to address the teacher shortage across NSW with a program helping schools recruit teachers in hard-to-staff areas to expand by 40%. A further 26 regional schools will now receive additional support to engage quality teachers, ensuring free, quality public education is provided to every student in NSW.