NSW continues to attract more international visitors than any other state in Australia, with 3.6 million overseas visitors spending nearly $9 billion in NSW in the last year. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres has welcomed the figures from Tourism Research Australia’s, International Visitor Survey showing NSW leading the nation, achieving phenomenal growth […]
NSW has moved a step closer to a fairer system of funding fire and emergency services, with legislation to make way for the Emergency Services Property Levy (ESPL) passing Parliament overnight. The Government in December announced it would abolish the insurance-based Emergency Services Levy (ESL) from 1 July 2017 and replace it with the ESPL, […]
The Western Sydney Stadium at Parramatta is a step closer with the NSW Government calling for Expressions of Interest from the private sector to design and construct the new Stadium. Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres says the new 30,000 seat rectangular venue will be constructed on the site of the existing Parramatta Stadium. “The new […]
The skytrain has successfully crossed its second major roadway on Sydney Metro Northwest, Australia’s biggest public transport project. “The skytrain span over Samantha Riley Drive at Kellyville has been completed with minimal disruption to the road network – this is another important milestone in delivering the $8.3 billion Sydney Metro Northwest,” Mr Constance said. In […]
More than 80,000 vulnerable, low-income households across NSW that use Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to power their homes are expected to benefit from a new LPG rebate. Deputy Premier Troy Grant and Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts, today announced the $90 Gas Rebate would be extended to households that relied upon reticulated […]
Sydney will shine in a kaleidoscope of colour, music and creativity for the next 23 nights after NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres launched this year’s Vivid Sydney Festival. “Vivid Sydney has established itself as the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas and the NSW Government […]
Seafood lovers will be able to read on the menu where the seafood they order is sourced from, under a NSW Government proposal for a new labelling scheme aimed at promoting local seafood consumption. Deputy Premier Troy Grant said NSW Government is determined to support the NSW seafood industry by promoting its locally sourced products […]
An after-hours helpline to support people receiving palliative care, carers and health professionals was launched today by Health Minister Jillian Skinner. The Palliative Care After-Hours Helpline is part of the NSW Government Plan to Increase Access to Palliative Care. “More than 70% of Australians say they want to be cared for and die at home […]
Minister for Ageing and Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka today announced that nominations for the 2016 NSW Carers Awards are open. The NSW Carers Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the dedication, commitment and valuable contributions of the more than 850,000 unpaid carers across NSW. Mr Ajaka said that one in ten […]
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