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LAW CHANGE SET TO EASE WAIT FOR GRIEVING FAMILIES

LAW CHANGE SET TO EASE WAIT FOR GRIEVING FAMILIES

Families who lose loved ones in unexpected or unexplained circumstances will get the answers they need sooner under planned changes to the Coroners Act 2009.

21 August 2019
FIRE BUG CRACKDOWN: STANDARD NON-PAROLE PERIOD ALMOST DOUBLES

FIRE BUG CRACKDOWN: STANDARD NON-PAROLE PERIOD ALMOST DOUBLES

In a further crackdown on dangerous bushfire bugs, the standard non-parole period for convicted arsonists is set to increase from five years to nine years to help protect lives and property.

21 August 2019
STRENGTHENING CHILD PROTECTION LEGISLATION

STRENGTHENING CHILD PROTECTION LEGISLATION

Children will be better protected by legislation introduced in Parliament today which builds on the NSW Government’s response

20 August 2019
LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FARMERS’ RIGHT TO FARM

LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FARMERS’ RIGHT TO FARM

Farm trespassers will face the toughest penalties in the country including up to three years jail time, while farmers will enjoy the State’s first legislated ‘right to farm’,

20 August 2019
PYRMONT SET FOR FACELIFT

PYRMONT SET FOR FACELIFT

The NSW Government has outlined its strategic vision for Pyrmont and the Western Harbour precinct as a vibrant residential, entertainment and innovation hub on the fringe of Sydney’s CBD.

19 August 2019
SPORTS CLUBS SAVING LIVES

SPORTS CLUBS SAVING LIVES

Champion golfer Craig Parry has backed the NSW Government’s Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program, supporting the installation of more devices across the State, to keep saving lives.

16 August 2019
HISTORIC MOMENT AS FIRST MEGA BORER REACHES SYDNEY CBD

HISTORIC MOMENT AS FIRST MEGA BORER REACHES SYDNEY CBD

History has been made deep under the heart of Sydney’s CBD with the first mega tunnel boring machine (TBM) arriving at the new Pitt Street metro railway station.

16 August 2019
NSW HAS LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OF ANY STATE

NSW HAS LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE OF ANY STATE

New South Wales remains the jobs capital of Australia with ABS figures released today showing we have the lowest unemployment rate of any state at just 4.4 per cent.

15 August 2019

NEWCASTLE GAS TERMINAL GIVEN CRITICAL STATUS

A Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal at Newcastle that could supply up to 80 per cent of NSW’s gas needs will today be declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure.

14 August 2019
MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING FOR ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE

MENTAL HEALTH FUNDING FOR ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE

Drought affected communities in rural and remote NSW will benefit from increased funding to the Royal Flying Doctor Service for mental health support.

14 August 2019

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