NAPLAN results highlight NSW students’ strengths but much more to do to lift outcomes
The 2025 NAPLAN National Report released today shows some positive progress, with more still to be done to lift literacy and numeracy outcomes across the state.
Fare-free for longer: Trains and metro to run free Friday night
The 48-hour fare-free period on train and metro services is being extended so people can also get home free after midnight on Friday.
New national park to protect Sydney’s largest koala population
Sydney’s largest koala population will now enjoy greater protection thanks to the state’s newest national park that winds along the Georges River in the city’s south-west.
Building a better Service NSW for the Tweed
The Minns Labor Government on Tuesday night opened a new $2.3 million Service NSW Centre in Tweed Heads.
NSW boosts energy security with new firming tender
NSW is boosting the security and reliability of its energy grid, with Energy Minister Penny Sharpe directing a tender for projects that deliver 500MW of firm capacity.
Minns Labor Government backing Northern Rivers’ businesses going for growth in the Southeast Asian market
The huge trade potential of the Northern Rivers region will be the focus of the latest NSW Government ASEAN Market Update for NSW Businesses series being held in the Tweed today.
Landmark moment for Coffs Harbour: Luke Bowen Bridge opens
A new pedestrian and cyclist bridge honouring the memory of local student Luke Bowen has officially opened in Coffs Harbour today, marking a major milestone in the delivery of the city’s long-awaited bypass.
Minns Labor Government helping local organisations unlock savings on workers compensation premiums
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to support local organisations by providing savings on workers compensation premiums at a special event in Nowra.
New vision and funding for Western Sydney creative boom
Creatives in Western Sydney will have greater opportunities to build careers and share their unique stories with the world, through the first Western Sydney arts strategy in over 25 years.
NSW Government invests $11.5 million into Northern Rivers projects - building better infrastructure, creating more jobs
The Minns Government is investing $11.5 million into six Northern Rivers projects as part of funding from the Government’s Regional Development Trust Community Investment Program which focuses on providing funding for projects that demonstrate community benefits.