Great Koala National Park update
Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe is in Coffs Harbour to advance plans for the Great Koala National Park, a world leading park which will protect a nationally critical koala population and more than 100 threatened species.
More than $10 million to keep biosecurity data sharing on track
A new $10.7 million hi-tech biosecurity platform, built on advances made during the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest in DNA technology, will make it easier and faster for scientists and researchers from around Australia to identify pest and disease threats to our primary industries.
Rego reminder texts to help prevent accidental fines
Motorists who let their registration lapse will now be sent an SMS reminder as another safeguard to stop people accidentally driving unregistered vehicles on the State’s roads.
Minns Labor Government continuing to pursue ‘good character’ reforms
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to pursue reforms to ‘good character’ evidence at sentencing, after the Greens and Coalition voted to water down changes which would reduce trauma for victim-survivors.
Minns Labor Government introducing new offences, stronger penalties to gut organised crime networks
The Minns Labor Government is introducing tough new offences and stronger penalties for public shootings, firebombings, the use of ‘kill cars’ and recruitment of children by organised criminals.
First look at new mental health housing
In a state first, the Minns Labor Government is building homes for people living with complex, long-term mental health needs, offering up to 60 places in new purpose-built residences with specialist on-site support.
Enhanced midwifery service at Lismore Base Hospital
An expanded midwifery service has launched at Lismore Base Hospital, providing more women and families in Northern NSW with access to high-quality midwifery continuity of care.
NSW Nurses celebrated for their commitment to communities
This International Nurses Day, nurses across NSW are being recognised for the kind, compassionate and high-quality care they provide to their communities every day.
ADF parachute tragedy
On behalf of the NSW Government, I extend my deepest condolences to the family, loved ones and colleagues of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) soldier who tragically died during parachute training at Jervis Bay Airfield yesterday.
Sydney’s newest cultural venue to welcome the community for a weekend of free festivities
The Minns Labor Government is opening the doors to The Cutaway at Barangaroo with a vibrant weekend of free music, art and culture, inviting Sydneysiders to experience the newly transformed world-class venue for the first time.