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Business and Economy
Faster payments for small business subcontractors
27 Jan 2021
A new pilot program will assist small businesses that supply goods and services to larger businesses working for the NSW Government to be paid within 20 business days.

Family & Community Services, Living in NSW
Most popular baby names 2020
26 Jan 2021
Amelia has unseated Charlotte as the most popular girls’ baby name for 2020, while Oliver claimed prime position for the boys for the seventh straight year.

Living in NSW
Grants available for the 2021 NSW Seniors Festival
22 Jan 2021
Eligible organisations can apply for funding to help seniors stay connected, active and social in their local communities.

Living in NSW
Dine & Discover business registrations open
20 Jan 2021
Eligible businesses can now register to take part in the NSW Government's economic stimulus program, Dine & Discover NSW.

Living in NSW
Most popular dog names of 2020
11 Jan 2021
The NSW Pet Registry has released the top 10 dog names of 2020.

Sport & Recreation
SCG third test: fans urged to make travel plans
06 Jan 2021
Even with fewer cricket fans attending the Australia-India test match in Sydney, ticket holders are advised to travel early to avoid missing the start of play.

Health
NSW Health advice for Northern Beaches residents and visitors
18 Dec 2020
An update on NSW Health advice for all people in the Northern Beaches Local Government Area.

Transport
Public transport capacity to increase
14 Dec 2020
From Monday 14 December 2020, more passengers will be allowed on trains, buses, ferries and light rail in a COVID Safe way.

Education
New university campus in Parramatta/Westmead to attract students and jobs
14 Dec 2020
A framework agreement between the NSW Government and the University of Sydney is set to deliver a world-class multi-disciplinary campus within the Westmead Health and Innovation District.

Environment
Level 1 water restrictions lifted in Greater Sydney
01 Dec 2020
From 1 December 2020, Level 1 Water restrictions for Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra will be lifted and replaced with Water Wise Guidelines.

Living in NSW
Rescue a pet in need this Christmas
30 Nov 2020
Families thinking about welcoming a new pet cat or dog into their home this Christmas are being encouraged to ‘adopt not shop’.

Living in NSW
$100 vouchers to support local economy
18 Nov 2020
NSW residents will receive $100 worth of vouchers to use for dining and entertainment to help support local businesses and jobs.