Looking to the future: improving wildlife rehabilitation and care
The NSW Government is launching statewide consultation on the wildlife rehabilitation sector to gain a detailed understanding of how NSW can improve the way we care for our native animals.
Planning reform to provide a leg up for farmers
Proposed changes to the NSW planning system are set to make it easier for regional landholders to build sheds and carry out earthworks without the need for a development application (DA).
Major reduction in overdue paediatric planned surgery waitlist
Significant strides have been made in reducing planned surgery wait times for paediatric patients in NSW, with Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network reporting a 92% reduction in overdue planned surgeries in the nine months since the NSW Government established the Surgical Care Government Taskforce.
NSW introduces laws to get knives off the street and boost community safety
The NSW Government will today introduce legislation modelled on Queensland’s ‘Jack’s Law’ which will give Police powers to “wand” or “scan” people for knives without a warrant in designated areas.
Sporting and entertainment precinct for Sydney’s west one step closer
Penrith Stadium has hit a major milestone with expressions of interest invited for a partner to transform the stadium into a sporting and entertainment precinct for Sydney’s west.
Work to begin on expanded car parking at Port Macquarie Base Hospital
Patients, visitors and staff will soon have improved access to Port Macquarie Base Hospital with construction set to begin on new and free car parking facilities to boost capacity at the campus.
5 million reasons to smile for NSW surf life savers
Bronte surf life savers have 1 million reasons to smile today after their club was awarded $1 million towards the redevelopment of the iconic surf life saving club in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Strengthening the justice system to better protect domestic and family violence victim survivors
The NSW Government will introduce significant legal reforms that will make it more difficult for those accused of serious domestic violence offences to get bail.
NSW Government makes UTI pharmacy trial permanent
Thousands of women across NSW will have expanded access to treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) following the successful completion of the 12-month NSW pharmacy trial.
Varroa Development Officers give practical help in NSW
Eight new Varroa Development Officer (VDO) roles in NSW will assist beekeepers to understand how to manage the Varroa mite pest under the National Varroa Management program.