Millions of Indians on Tuesday morning stretched and twisted their bodies and performed breathing exercises to celebrate the second International Yoga Day, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chandigarh urging people to delink the ancient Indian practice from their religious beliefs. “Yoga is not a religious activity. Many people do not understand yoga completely. It […]
NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian has announced that the June 21 NSW Budget will include the introduction of foreign investor surcharges on stamp duty and land tax on residential real estate. The measures are expected to raise more than $1 billion over four years and will fund essential services across NSW. “These new measures will ensure […]
The NSW Government will spend an extra $1.2 million targeting green slip fraud as part of a suite of reforms that aim to bring green slip prices down. The State Insurance Regulatory Authority will use the funding, to be included in the June 21 State Budget, to identify suspicious activity and bring fraudsters to justice. […]
The NSW Government will invest $197 million in 2016-17 on drug and alcohol services including prevention and harm reduction programs across NSW. Assistant Minister for Health Pru Goward said drug abuse impacts on our communities and families, as well as our hospitals, child protection, police, prisons and our courts. “The NSW Government is increasing funding […]
Vulnerable young adults leaving out-of-home care (OOHC) will be helped into stable housing and receive education, training and jobs support under a major Budget funding boost aimed at preventing youth homelessness. The new $10 million funding in 2016-17 ($40 million over four years) is in addition to the $55 million that will be spent each […]
Hoon vehicles could be permanently confiscated on some first offences Will be easier to sell hoon vehicles for re-use or scrap metal New powers to seize and confiscate unlicensed motorbikes Covert hoon cameras to help enforce new laws The Liberal National Government has again achieved another major election commitment, delivering tough new laws making it […]
It is full steam ahead for Stage 2 of Gold Coast Light Rail extension with construction to start along the 7.3-kilometre route next month. Minister for Transport Stirling Hinchliffe today announced permanent works on Stage 2 would start on schedule in July following the completion of site investigations. “Construction for the light rail extension is […]
Marlene Kairouz will join the Cabinet as Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation. Ms Kairouz was elected to Parliament as Member for Kororoit in 2008 and has served as Cabinet Secretary since the election of the Andrews Labor Government in November 2014. Prior to entering Parliament, Ms Kairouz worked as a scientist specialising […]
A new online social media road safety campaign designed by young people targeting young drivers will be launched today, with the catchphrase “Settle Down, Stallion!” Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey said the “Settle down Stallion” campaign used humour as a means to best connect with our most vulnerable road user group. “Young […]
Former NSW Premier John Fahey AC has been appointed as the new Chair of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority. Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said Mr Fahey has an outstanding record serving at the the highest level of Government, national sport, community organisations and business. “We all know John‘s passion for NSW, best highlighted as […]