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 […]
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 […]
NSW Premier and Minister for Western Mike Baird announced today that the NSW Government plans to raise the wall of Sydney’s Warragamba Dam to significantly reduce the flood risk in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. Raising the dam wall by 14 metres is estimated to cost $690 million and, in next week’s Budget, $58 million will be […]
Local communities across NSW are reaping the rewards of significant growth in the State’s domestic tourism market, with interstate visitors, holiday makers and business travellers underpinning a record $16.4 billion year for the NSW visitor economy. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the new data from the Tourism Research Australia’s National […]
Consulate General of India Sydney ***** Important Notice The last date for conversion of valid PIO card to OCI Card is 30 June 2016. The PIO card holders are advised to submit their application by 30 June 2016. 2. The only documents which are required for conversion of PIO card into OCI card are: (i)Copy […]
The NSW Police Force Dog Unit will have a new home with funding allocated in the 2016-17 Budget to purchase a new site in Sydney. The Police Force Dog Unit breed, purchase, own, train and have overall responsibility for the deployment of specialist dogs to support police operations across the state. The NSW Government has […]
One of the state’s biggest multicultural festivals, Parramasala, will remain a feature on the Western Sydney cultural calendar for at least the next four years. NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Multiculturalism John Ajaka today announced the NSW Government has committed $1.6 million over four years in the 2016-17 Budget to secure Parramasala. “We […]
Wheat bags have long been used in Australian households to provide relief for minor aches and pains, but if used incorrectly, they can cause burn injuries and house fires. NSW Fair Trading and Standards Australia have today launched new standards to protect consumers from dodgy design, poor manufacturing and confusing or misleading instructions. The new […]