The accomplishments of exemplary fire management staff from the Department of Parks and Wildlife have been formally recognised for the first time at the department’s annual graduation and awards celebrations. Presenting the awards at a ceremony today, Environment Minister Albert Jacob said 28 nominations were received from across the State for the inaugural Fire Management […]
Minister for Mental Health Jai Rowell today announced the NSW Government’s support of the “What’s Your State of Mind?” mental health initiative as part of the 2014 State of Origin series, a program which helps to draw attention to the extensive support available for those affected by mental illness. With the NSW Government partnering with […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner today congratulated the state’s public hospitals following a new report showing NSW continues to improve its emergency department performance. Mrs Skinner said the report, which measures performance at 112 of Australia’s emergency departments in 2012 and 2013, shows NSW is the only state with all facilities showing improvement year-on-year. “Patients entering […]
An extra 8,200 HIV tests were conducted in NSW in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 – a seven per cent increase, Health Minister Jillian Skinner said today. One hundred and three people were newly diagnosed with HIV in NSW in the January to March quarter – a 32 […]
Roads and Freight Minister Duncan Gay today announced the new zone in Sydney’s CBD where the speed limit will be reduced to 40km/h in an effort to improve pedestrian safety. Minister Gay said between 2008 and 2014, there were 7 pedestrians killed in the CBD including 3 just this year. “More than 90 per cent […]
Under the Victorian Coalition Government there are now more than 1,500 extra frontline police, not less, with a further 200 to be recruited by November this year. There are also more than 750 Protective Services Officers protecting commuters at rail stations, which is 750 more than there was under Labor. An additional 190 are still […]
. Minister Wells inspects works at site of new $268 million City West Police complex . New site will house 1,500 staff and bring crime-fighting groups together under one roof . Victorian Coalition Government building a better and safer Victoria Minister for Police Kim Wells today inspected construction works at the site of the new […]
Minister for Liquor and Gaming Regulation Edward O’Donohue today launched Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 2014 at Federation Square. Mr O’Donohue said Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is an opportunity to remind the Victorian community of the benefits of taking a responsible approach to gambling, especially in an environment where gambling activities are rapidly changing. “The Victorian […]
Nominations for the 2014 Premier’s Awards have been announced. Premier Colin Barnett said the number of nominations submitted for this year’s Premier’s Awards illustrated the level of commitment to public service delivery and excellence in public sector management. “A wide range of nominations covering metropolitan and regional areas were received from State Government agencies, local […]
Roads Minister Duncan Gay today announced changes to pink slips and licence renewal to make vehicle ownership easier for NSW drivers. “Today we’ve announced two key changes, introducing 10-year drivers licences and extended validity of light vehicle safety inspection reports, or pink slips, in an effort to make life easier for car owners across the […]