New pilot program to strengthen regional manufacturing
The NSW Government is continuing its commitment to rebuild the state’s manufacturing industry with the launch of an $800,000 pilot program aimed at boosting productivity, reducing costs and increasing competitiveness.
Grants now open to support NAIDOC celebrations across New South Wales
Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW are encouraged to apply for grants to support local NAIDOC events and activities that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture, and achievements.
Innovative collaboration for women’s health screening
In a first for the NSW North Coast, women will be able to have both their breast and cervical screenings done in a single visit, thanks to a Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) and BreastScreen NSW partnership.
Department of Education to take on oversight of home schooling in NSW
The Department of Education will assume responsibility for overseeing home schooling in NSW from May 5, 2025. This change transfers oversight from the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to the Department, and will align NSW with most other Australian jurisdictions.
New NSW Privacy Commissioner appointed
Ms Sonia Minutillo has been appointed as the new NSW Privacy Commissioner to deliver an independent voice on the administration of privacy legislation.
NSW Leads the way: first state to regulate batteries
The Minns Labor Government has introduced nation-leading legislation that would require suppliers to take greater responsibility for the handling and disposal of products including batteries that can cause a risk to human safety and the environment.
Consumers urged to check it or forget it following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Communities recovering from the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are being reminded to stay vigilant when it comes to arranging repairs or building work with tradespeople.
$800,000 to make shooting in NSW safer
Shooting organisations across NSW have shared in almost $800,000 in funding after grants were awarded under the NSW Government’s Safe Shooting Program.
Minns Labor Government introduces new laws to protect gig workers and owner drivers in the road transport sector
The NSW Minns Labor Government is introducing legislation this week to provide long overdue protections for transport gig workers as well as modernising the provisions of the Industrial Relations Act that applies to part of the road transport industry.
World’s largest women’s surfing event returns to the New South Wales North Coast
The Minns Labor Government and Surfing Australia are today announcing the return of the world’s largest surfing event for women, ‘Seas The Day’, to be held at Kingscliff Beach from 21-22 June 2025.