From Sunrise to Sunset: Australia Day 2026 bigger and better than ever
The Minns Labor Government has today unveiled the nation’s largest Australia Day program, delivering an action-packed, Australia Day celebration that reflects NSW’s shared values and rich diversity.
40,000 hospitality workers trained to make NSW venues safer from sexual harassment and assault
More than 40,000 hospitality workers across NSW have completed the updated Australian-first Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course in the seven months since prevention of sexual harassment and prevention of sexual assault training was added, marking a major milestone to making licensed venues safer for staff and patrons.
$900,000 from Minns Government to support NSW Farmers livestock welfare program
The Minns Labor Government will invest $900,000 in a NSW Farmers project as part of its commitment to support livestock welfare across agricultural industries and strengthen the operation of the joint government and industry Stock Welfare Panels.
NSW Government delivers fairer dispute resolution for irrigation customers
The Minns Labor Government has paved a clear pathway for faster, fairer and more effective dispute resolution for irrigation customers in New South Wales by supporting the expansion of powers of the Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON).
Construction underway on new Richmond Agricultural Centre in Western Sydney
Construction has officially begun on the long-awaited new Richmond Agricultural Centre, which will deliver a world-class education in agriculture and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as part of the Minns Labor Government’s work to rebuild public education.
NSW Government to shut down illegal hate preaching venues
The Minns Labor Government will give councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful premises hosting hate preachers by allowing utilities to be cut off where operators ignore planning laws and cease-use notices.
Plans released for Stage 1 of East Lismore’s 400-home future community
The NSW Government has released plans for the first stage of a major housing development in East Lismore that will deliver at least 400 new homes and is inviting the community to have a say.
Free essential skills roadshow for regional women back by popular demand
The ‘Rural Women’s Network Skills Roadshow’ around regional New South Wales is back by popular demand in 2026, with more than $52,000 in additional funding from the Minns Labor Government.
Millions in unclaimed cash ready to be claimed by NSW families
As the new year begins almost $300 million is sitting in the state’s unclaimed money pool – and the Minns Labor Government wants to see it returned to its rightful owners.
150 more schools kick off 2026 with Respectful Relationships
A revamped Respectful Relationships Education program will be rolled out to an additional 150 public schools, as part of the Minns Labor Government’s continuing work in primary prevention to stop violence before it starts in our communities.