27th March 2020

The NSW Government today released the second stage of its economic package aimed at keeping people in jobs, helping businesses and supporting our most vulnerable in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

26th March 2020

Police will have the power to issue $1000 on-the-spot fines for individuals and $5000 for corporations not complying with ministerial directions relating to COVID-19, as part of a state-wide crackdown on reckless behaviour to slow the spread of the virus.

26th March 2020

NSW workers and businesses are now able to access a range of advice and support on non-health related COVID-19 enquiries via the Service NSW contact centre 13 77 88.

25th March 2020

The NSW Parliament today passed changes to long service leave which will create greater flexibility for employers and employees to access leave during the COVID-19 crisis.

25th March 2020

Supermarkets and pharmacies will be able to operate around the clock in NSW to guarantee communities have access to essential goods at all times during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24th March 2020

The NSW Government will introduce an emergency Bill to Parliament today comprising a broad range of amendments to existing laws to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

23rd March 2020

Supermarkets across NSW will now be able to receive deliveries 24 hours a day to support communities during the coronavirus crisis.

19th March 2020

Experts from across the NSW Government have been brought together under one roof to lead the State’s coordinated, emergency response to the evolving COVID-19 situation.

18th March 2020

NSW has moved to immediately ban non-essential indoor gatherings of 100 or more people as part of tough new national measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

18th March 2020

Commuters are being urged to plan ahead and consider travelling outside peak hour to help reduce the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19.

17th March 2020

The stimulus package will help to protect communities and jobs in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak over the next six months.

16th March 2020

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has made an Order under Section 7 of the Public Health Act 2010 to force the immediate cancellation of public events with more than 500 people.

16th March 2020

Attorney General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman supports changes being implemented by NSW courts to minimise the spread of coronavirus, while keeping the courts as operational as possible.

12th March 2020

The funding will strengthen communications for first responders in emergencies and improve community safety across NSW.

12th March 2020

The installation of seven energy projects will help improve energy affordability across regional NSW.

12th March 2020

Celebrating the best Australian rock and pop music, The 100 Festival is heading to the Blue Mountains in November.

12th March 2020

Funding of up to $3.5 million will help restore severely damaged apple orchards in Batlow and Bilpin.

12th March 2020

Water from the February rains has flowed to dry NSW outback lakes, with more relief expected to follow.