Browse news articles by date, topic or region. You'll also find the latest COVID-19 updates, and media releases from the NSW Premier and Deputy Premier.
Living in NSW
HomeBuilder package driving jobs in NSW
05 Jun 2020
The Australian Government's new HomeBuilder grant will provide eligible owner-occupiers with a $25,000 grant to help build new homes or make substantial renovations to existing homes.
The…
Police & Justice
Drink and drug drivers to be targeted over the long weekend
03 Jun 2020
Police will be back out in force as COVID-19 restrictions ease across NSW, including regional travel and the reopening of licensed premises.
Drink and drug driving is a serious offence.…
Environment
Asbestos warning for NSW home renovators
03 Jun 2020
Everyday areas in your home that could potentially contain asbestos include:
roofs, eaves, downpipes and insulation
interior walls (often with a non-asbestos covering on the…
Living in NSW
Gyms and kids sports to reopen across NSW
02 Jun 2020
From Saturday 13 June 2020, the following will be allowed in NSW:
fitness, gymnasiums, pilates, yoga and dance studios can reopen with up to 10 people per class and 100 people in an indoor venue…
Emergency Services
NSW gearing up for bushfire season
02 Jun 2020
The funding boost includes:
$10.7 million for additional State Mitigation Crews to help fast-track hazard reduction burning
$34.4 million to upgrade the RFS firefighting fleet…
Transport
Public transport services boosted for physical distancing
01 Jun 2020
The extra services will provide more than 3100 bus services and 250 train services each week.
Based on the current physical distancing requirements, these extra services each week will…
Environment
Sniffer dogs recruited to detect hidden leaks
01 Jun 2020
Winnie, a highly intelligent Cocker Spaniel, and Ziggy, an energetic English Springer Spaniel, are the first dogs in Australia to detect both leaks and odours in the wastewater network.
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Living in NSW
New COVID-19 restrictions in place across NSW
01 Jun 2020
From Monday 1 June 2020, the following services and activities are allowed in NSW:
pubs, clubs, casinos, cafes and restaurants can have up to 50 customers in seated food and drink areas
travel to…
NSW Government
How to stay safe in your home this winter
28 May 2020
Over winter there is an increase in residential house fire-related incidents and fatalities — it's important for all homes to be careful when using heaters, fireplaces, electric blankets and other…
Environment
Thousands of new trees brighten up Greater Sydney
27 May 2020
In partnership with Greening Australia and Landcare NSW, the new trees will expand the city’s green canopy and will contribute to the Premier’s Priority of planting one million trees by 2022.
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Family & Community Services
Funding boost to support domestic violence during COVID-19
26 May 2020
The NSW Government will provide $12.8 million to help victims seek support during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic to better protect women and children across the state.
Funding for …
Transport
NSW transport staff help the return to school
25 May 2020
Additional Transport Officers, Security Officers and Marshalling Officers will help customers stay safe across the transport network as COVID-19 (coronavirus) restrictions start to ease.
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