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.
NSW Government swiftly responds to confirmation of white spot in wild-caught school prawns
The NSW Government has activated a biosecurity response and engaged the Commonwealth and other State Governments after receiving advice that white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) has been detected by scientists in wild-caught school prawns from the inshore ocean area off the Richmond River estuary near Ballina.
Retired teachers return to classrooms as part of initiative to address shortage
Close to 150 former teachers are poised to return to public school classrooms this term, after accepting an offer as part of the Teachers Re-Engage initiative, aimed at arresting the teacher shortage crisis that gripped schools under the former Liberal National Government.
Collarenebri paves the way forward with Roads to Home
The Aboriginal community at Collarenebri is partnering with the NSW Government on more than $1.8 million in infrastructure upgrades to provide social, economic and employment benefits for the area.
$500,000 of life-saving defibrillators delivered to disadvantaged areas
Grassroots sport in some of NSW’s most disadvantaged areas have received funding for new life-saving defibrillators at local sports facilities.
Unveiling the new Darling Harbour: a sound shell, upsized playground and expanded Chinese Garden
The NSW Government is inviting Sydneysiders to rediscover Darling Harbour with the opening of three new public spaces.
Virtual care relieving pressure on emergency departments
Virtual care can relieve pressure from the state’s busy emergency departments, according to new data released by the NSW Government.
NSW Government welcomes investment in construction skills sector
The NSW Government welcomes the $90.6 million investment by the Federal Government in skills training in the construction sector.