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02.09.2010
Sydney's historic Griffin Theatre has emerged from its recent facelift, and there's more funding from the NSW Government on the way.
02.09.2010
Minister for Primary Industries, Steve Whan holds hope that winter rains will lead to record crops for our State's farms this harvest.
02.09.2010
Your Health Service - a new, NSW Government online initiative that allows patients and their families to access information about over 270 of our State's health services.
01.09.2010
The NSW Government has issued its 8000th Companion Card. These cards make local events and facilities more accessible to people with a disability by ensuring their companions receive free entry.
31.08.2010
The NSW Government's successful Preschool Investment and Reform Plan has seen the creation of 1642 new preschool places created since 2009. With 5250 new places by 2013 as the goal, the Government is on track.
30.08.2010
The NSW government has got behind the push for a Central Coast Rugby League team, with $100, 000 in support for the Central Coast Bears.
27.08.2010
The NSW Government is supporting the Pakistan Flood Relief efforts with a donation of $500,000 for emergency relief assistance.
27.08.2010
NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Carmel Tebbutt and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney Professor Jill Trewhella today signed a $40 million agreement to fund the major upgrade and relocation of the Missenden Mental Health Unit at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
18.08.2010
They’re often referred to as our best friends, but a recent survey shows one in three Guide Dogs, are still getting the rough end of the stick in some restaurants and cafes, Minister for Primary Industries Steve Whan said today.
11.08.2010
The Snowy River is set to receive a boost of health with 62 million litres of water to be released into the iconic river this year.
09.08.2010
6000 NSW residents will be selected to enjoy a football themed Breakfast on the Bridge this year, on the sparkling Sydney Harbour.
05.08.2010
The NSW Government today opened a new health facility in Redfern that will house mental health, home care, crisis intervention, health education and much more under the same roof.
03.08.2010
Record crowds have visited the 2010 Sydney Biennale, confirming its reputation as Australia's premier visual arts event.
01.08.2010
NSW inmates have sewn, packaged and delivered over 3500 doonas for the State's neediest families, as part of their rehabilitation program.
30.07.2010
The NSW Government has today announced new legislation that will further protect paramedics and ambulance officers in our state.
29.07.2010
The Keneally Government has welcomed the Federal Government’s release of the National Disability Strategy.
27.07.2010
The NSW Government has opened the 1000th home of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan, a project that houses people in need in environmentally sustainable homes while creating new jobs in local communities.
27.07.2010
The NSW Government will tonight host an international wine tasting event linking wine connoisseurs from Sydney, Melbourne and London via the social networking site Twitter.
26.07.2010
Next month, the State Government will convene a fast food forum, as part of its drive to combat obesity and lifestyle diseases.
20.07.2010
Following the successful introduction of the Metrobus service, the State Government has announced eight new routes - space for 400 000 more passengers.
19.07.2010
Some of the State’s quirkiest and most colourful pubs are for the first time being invited to enter the 2010 NSW Tourism Awards, to be announced in November this year.
16.07.2010
Housing NSW surpasses its target for new Indigenous homes in remote areas, while more homes are being purchased and upgraded.
14.07.2010
Legendary rockers Guns N' Roses and skateboarding extraordinaire Tony Hawke announced as part of the 2010 V8 Supercars line-up.
13.07.2010
NSW investment, tourism and education is being showcased at the Australian Pavilion of the Shanghai World Expo as part of the launch of NSW Week.
12.07.2010
Australia’s first Smart Home Family will move into EnergyAustralia’s Smart Home this week to live rent-free for 12 months while they test new technology including an electric car.
12.07.2010
Work on the $3.6 billion upgrade of the Pacific Highway continues creating jobs, improving safety and decreasing travel times through the state's coastal areas
08.07.2010
NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal has welcomed latest official employment data which shows 14,800 jobs were created in NSW in June.
07.07.2010
Ideal weather conditions have brought the largest ever fire hazard reduction season recorded in NSW.
02.07.2010
The State Government has completed the first stage of 6000 new social housing homes ahead of schedule.
01.07.2010
The NSW Minister for Education and Training, Verity Firth has today welcomed an extra $50 million in funding for our state's schools following the successful BER project.
30.06.2010
John Hunter and Maitland hospitals in the Hunter region are set to benefit from additional beds, funding for more staff, redevelopment of facilities and more specialised treatments and services.
29.06.2010
Services for older residents and people with a disability in Cooma and surrounds have received a boost with the opening of a $1.57 million dementia day care.
28.06.2010
The final 19 of 300 brand new buses will be delivered by the NSW Government today, six months ahead of schedule.
25.06.2010
The declaration of a 2,800 hectare national park in the spectacular Capertee Valley this week created the 800th New South Wales reserve.
25.06.2010
Forty South-West Sydney families are trialling NBN applications as part of a series of trials across the state.
24.06.2010
Drought affected areas of the State will be given further support by the NSW Government with the extension of a $6.7 million drought assistance package.
22.06.2010
New medical technologies are set to link health facilities across NSW, with e-medical records, improved communication and new imaging services.
21.06.2010
Police have completed a successful weekend crime crackdown in Sydney's south-west.
21.06.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally and Transport Minister John Robertson have announced new timetables for the Illawarra, South Coast and Cronulla Lines.
18.06.2010
Minister for Women, Jodi McKay says the new paid parental leave system is an important milestone for women and families in NSW and across Australia.
16.06.2010
NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal today welcomed further signs of strong growth in the NSW housing sector with the release of latest official housing data.
10.06.2010
Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay says that latest research shows our state is still the number one tourism spot in Australia for international visitors.
10.06.2010
New mandatory rehabilitation laws have been introduced in NSW Parliament that will see offenders placed under curfew, attend education programs, complete community service and more...
07.06.2010
The NSW Government continues to support police and the reduction of crime figures with today's announcement of new investment in state-of-the-art CSI equipment.
07.06.2010
The Keneally Government plans to cut payroll tax across NSW in the upcoming budget, a move praised by the state's business community.
04.06.2010
The NSW Government funds Sydney's first Common Ground project.
03.06.2010
Addressing the rise in harm to paramedics, the NSW Government has passed legislation that make it an offence to purposely obstruct or hinder an ambulance officer who is providing medical services.
03.06.2010
The NSW Parliament will today officially pledge to work in a bi-partisan spirit to close the 17 year life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians within 20 years.
02.06.2010
A $25 million funding boost to the local film industry is predicted to bring jobs and more film projects to NSW.
31.05.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally has opened the ING Operations Centre in Wollongong.
31.05.2010
NSW Government dedicates $28 million to help ageing and disabled residents stay independent at home.
31.05.2010
Minister for Small Business Frank Terenzini has launched MicroBiz Week 2010.
28.05.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally and Prime Minister Kevin Rudd have opened the new $127 million Lowy Cancer Research Centre in Sydney.
26.05.2010
Minister Linda Burney and community services have commemorated national Sorry Day.
26.05.2010
To help curb obesity and its related illnesses, the NSW Government has started a nationwide push for calorie/kilojoule and other health information, to be published by fast-food outlets.
26.05.2010
Wagga Wagga will become Asia Pacific's top pilot training location, with the State Government funding a new $25 million academy.
24.05.2010
New DVD launched to help people with a disability make decisions about moving to a community home.
23.05.2010
In one of many projects aimed at improving health services in the Illawarra, the NSW Government has announced that a $4.5 million expansion of Shellharbour's renal unit will begin this year.
21.05.2010
In an historic 99 year agreement, the NSW Government has secured Pier 2/3 in Walsh Bay as a national and international arts and cultural landmark.
19.05.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally and Minister for the Environment, Frank Sartor, have announced the NSW Government will protect the River Red Gum forests and woodlands.
14.05.2010
NSW’s multi-billion dollar thoroughbred industry – the world’s second largest – will be protected following a State Government decision to prohibit coal mining at the Bickham site in the NSW Upper Hunter.
14.05.2010
NSW Government announces over $3.7 million in funding has been allocated to build the capacity of five Aboriginal organisations involved in child protection.
13.05.2010
The NSW Government has passed legislation that will make it easier for unmarried couples in de-facto or committed relationships, gain access to rights and entitlements.
12.05.2010
Treasurer Roozendaal: NSW receives our fair share from Commonwealth Budget – $1.87 billion in road and rail funding, $2.1 billion in health.
11.05.2010
NSW has lost one of its finest legal minds and most effective reformist legislators, friends and colleagues of former Supreme Court Judge and NSW Attorney General Jeff Shaw said today.
10.05.2010
The NSW Government has announced that 258 new air conditioned and envirionmentally friendly buses will be rolled out scross Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle and the Blue Mountains.
07.05.2010
Sydney will be one of six global locations to host the International FIFA Fan Fest ™, from Friday 11 June to Monday 12 July 2010.
06.05.2010
The State Government will expand the 10-week Go4Fun Program for parents wanting to improve the health of their children and reduce obesity.
05.05.2010
Learner drivers will now be able to practice their L plate theory anywhere and at anytime, with a new iPhone application launched by the NSW Government.
04.05.2010
The Australian and NSW Governments join forces to help fund a major makeover and upgrade of Sydney’s iconic Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
13.04.2010
The State and Federal Governments have launched the Artists in Schools program, a four year initiative allowing artists to work with school students.
03.04.2010
The Hon Tony Burke MP has been announced as the new Federal Minister for Population.
22.03.2010
NSW Attorney General John Hatzistergos today marked the beginning of Seniors Week by launching a ‘one-stop-shop’ pilot program that will help older people obtain free or reduced
cost legal assistance.
09.02.2010
The NSW Government has approved plans for a $190 million wind and solar farm, in the Upper Hunter Valley at Scone - providing renewable power to more than 47,000 homes.
08.02.2010
The NSW stimulus laws are delivering a record 1,300 projects, 4,000 social
housing homes, and supported 7,800 daily on-site workers in more than 11
months. They also injected more than $1 billion into the State economy in a year.
22.03.2010
Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay in Lightning Ridge to meet with Outback NSW tourism operators and to officially launch a new $296,000 Outback NSW tourism campaign.
22.03.2010
Seniors from around NSW will gather at the Sydney Entertainment Centre for the start of the annual Premier’s NSW Seniors Week Gala Concerts.
22.03.2010
Minister for Western Sydney David Borger and Parramatta MP Tanya Gadiel have launched the Hassle Free Nights Action Plan for Parramatta to further improve safety and reduce alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour in the local area.
22.03.2010
The Keneally Government will tomorrow host a seminar to educate business owners on strategies to achieve sustainable growth.
21.03.2010
The largest event program for seniors in the southern hemisphere starts tomorrow with the launch of NSW Seniors Week.
20.03.2010
Volunteer firefighters in Yerrinbool now have a brand new, purpose built base to work from, with the official opening of a new Rural Fire Brigade station today.
19.03.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally has joined Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, other prominent leaders across the country in a formal partnership to foster employment and economic independence for Indigenous
Australians.
19.03.2010
The public and media organisations will be given greater access to court documents following
legislation introduced into NSW parliament today overhauling the complex system governing the
release of court information.
19.03.2010
Leading representatives from the performing arts will come together at Parliament House today to discuss challenges for the small-to-medium creative industries sector.
19.03.2010
Thousands of students and teachers across the State will be better connected to creative and cultural activities this year under two NSW and Federal Government arts education programs.
19.03.2010
NSW Transport and Roads Minister David Campbell today celebrated the first birthday of the Gong Shuttle by announcing more of the free bus services will be provided during the day.
19.03.2010
NSW Transport and Roads Minister David Campbell today joined Wollondilly MP Phil Costa, the Minister for Water and Corrective Services, to inspect the $1.6 million upgrade of Appin Road.
19.03.2010
The NSW Government today launched the Hassle Free Nights Action Plan to further improve safety and reduce alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour in Newcastle and Hamilton.
19.03.2010
More children will be going to preschool because an additional 700 places have been created, Minister for Community Services Linda Burney announced today at a preschool in Roselands with Member for Lakemba Robert Furolo.
19.03.2010
The Hunter Medical Research Institute’s (HMRI) plans for a state-of-the-art building have been approved by the NSW Government.
18.03.2010
NSW Minister for Transport and Roads David Campbell today reminded commuters new MyZone fares start in one month.
18.03.2010
The NSW Government today announced 15 sporting organisations across NSW will share in $230,000 in funding to help boost their disability sports programs.
18.03.2010
More than one million NSW households will be eligible for a $145 Energy Rebate from July 1 this year to
help pay their electricity bills.
18.03.2010
The much anticipated 2010 edition of the Industry & Investment NSW (I&I NSW) Winter
Crop Sowing Guide is now available, NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Steve Whan,
said today.
17.03.2010
The NSW Government will continue to support non-government organisations in their work to prevent domestic violence in NSW with $2.9 million worth of grants.
17.03.2010
It’s official. NSW is the nation’s favourite tourist destination.
17.03.2010
NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal today welcomed the latest official housing data showing more growth in home construction in NSW.
17.03.2010
“Communities in transition” is the theme of this year’s Community Economic Development Conference to be held in Broken Hill in May, Minister for Regional Development, Ian Macdonald said today.
17.03.2010
Small businesses operating in the State’s $1.5 billion wine industry will benefit from a new Government specialist skills development and mentoring program, the Minister for Small Business, Peter Primrose, announced today during NSW Wine Week.
15.03.2010
The Minister for Education and Training Verity Firth has inspected new Lenovo laptops to
mark the beginning of the roll-out of more than 60,000 laptops to Year 9 students in
NSW public schools for 2010.
14.03.2010
The NSW Government is extending its sponsorship of the NSW Wine Strategy to 2012 to support the State’s wine industry and regional jobs, Minister for State and Regional Development Ian Macdonald said.
12.03.2010
Sydney’s Desalination Project has won the Government Partnership Excellence Award at
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia’s National Infrastructure Awards, held in Sydney last night.
11.03.2010
Sport and Recreation Minister Kevin Greene said a new program offering older adults the chance to enjoy an active life will be held this month.
11.03.2010
The NSW Government is reminding parents that Autumn’s school holiday camps are fast approaching and they’re sure to fill up soon.
11.03.2010
Housing Minister Mr David Borger, today announced the establishment of a new legal service for homeless young people in Western Sydney.
11.03.2010
NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal today welcomed the latest employment data for NSW, which shows a further drop in the state’s unemployment rate to 5.4 per cent.
11.03.2010
The Minister for Youth, Peter Primrose, today reminded employers that tougher measures around the Working With Children Check will soon be in force in NSW and new forms and guidelines are available on the Commission for Children and Young People’s website.
11.03.2010
The NSW Government is today highlighting the need for more research into leukaemia, the most common cancer in children across New South Wales.
11.03.2010
A series of offshore deep-water artificial reefs is being planned along the NSW coast to improve recreational fishing opportunities, NSW Primary Industries Minister, Steve Whan, said today.
11.03.2010
The NSW Minister for Volunteering, Peter Primrose, has welcomed today’s announcement that the Commonwealth will deliver $21 million worth of one-off grants to support Australia’s volunteer organisations.
10.03.2010
Minister for the Arts, Virginia Judge today announced funding for 44 new library projects are part of the NSW Governmentfs $3.3 million Library Development Grants.
10.03.2010
The NSW Government is offering NSW biotech businesses up to $7500 each in financial support
for attendance at BIO2010 in Chicago, USA in May.
09.03.2010
Community Services Minister Linda Burney today announced $4.5 million to help more women and children escape domestic violence while remaining safely in the family home.
09.03.2010
Housing Minister Mr David Borger has welcomed new legislation that will revolutionise the future of public housing in this State.
08.03.2010
NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal today welcomed the release of job advertising data which shows NSW leads the nation.
08.03.2010
Gaming and Racing Minister Kevin Greene today met with stakeholders from NSW registered clubs to highlight the enormous contribution the industry brings to the public.
08.03.2010
Co-ordinating Minister for Human Services Linda Burney released a report today outlining how the NSW Government will reduce the burden of red tape on non-government organisations (NGOs).
08.03.2010
As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, high achieving women in local government have been recognised at a major awards ceremony at State Parliament today.
08.03.2010
Work has started today on Sydney’s largest family playground which will boast some of the most popular
activities from parks throughout the world.
08.03.2010
A Newcastle insulation company, registered with the Federal Government's Home Insulation Program, has become the first installer in the country to be fined for shoddy work that is believed to have caused a house fire in Western Sydney.
08.03.2010
NSW Maritime has stepped up its ongoing campaign for safer waterways, today launching a new web-based resource to help improve boaters’ understanding of water-traffic rules.
08.03.2010
The Minister for Small Business, Peter Primrose, today, on International Women’s Day 2010, announced an overhaul of the Women in Business Program.
07.03.2010
Minister for Finance Michael Daley today launched a new $2.58 million NSW Government safety campaign designed to enlist workers, but also their families, in a major effort to reduce workplace injury and death.
07.03.2010
The NSW Government funded $3.5 million Integrated Ballistics Identification System – or IBIS – has achieved 350 ballistics cold hits – which could help Police solve more than 900 firearm related crimes.
07.03.2010
Kiama, Leichhardt and the Blue Mountains are again among the most water wise suburbs in the Sydney Water annual water use report card released today by NSW Minister for Water, Phil Costa.
06.03.2010
Rugby league stars and legends today joined Minister for Community Services Linda Burney in Redfern to launch the new and expanded season of Tackling Violence, an anti-domestic violence program run in partnership with regional rugby league clubs.
06.03.2010
365 days a year, 12 hours a day, a dedicated team of men and women are out cleaning our iconic harbour.
04.03.2010
Eight new homelessness services across NSW will share $15.3 million in an effort to reduce and prevent homelessness.
04.03.2010
The NSW Government and Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia today announced $1.4 million in funding and a new network to help researchers in their battle against Multiple Sclerosis.
02.03.2010
Minister for Transport and Roads David Campbell today announced a tender to replace
200 older buses in the State Transit Authority fleet.
02.03.2010
Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan today announced more than $17 million in
funding for projects to make communities safer and more resilient to the impacts of natural
disasters.
01.03.2010
Deputy Premier and NSW Minister for Health, Carmel Tebbutt, today announced that the Government would mandate the establishment of hospital clinical councils across NSW, giving clinicians – doctors, nurses and allied health professionals – greater say in decision making at their hospital.
01.03.2010
NSW Premier Kristina Keneally and Federal Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency
and Water, Senator Penny Wong, today announced the NSW and Federal Governments will
jointly fund a $19 million pipeline to secure town water supplies for Lake Cargelligo.
01.03.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally and Minister for Transport and Roads David Campbell today
inspected construction currently underway on the $2.1 billion South West Rail Link.
01.03.2010
The NSW Government is expanding the State’s system of accreditation for building certifiers to include council building certifiers.
01.03.2010
Minister for Finance Michael Daley and Member for Parramatta Tanya Gadiel today launched an
interactive online tool designed to take the guesswork out of workplace safety for young workers.
01.03.2010
The NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Paul Lynch today hailed the success of the NSW Government’s stimulus delivery program for creating new apprenticeship opportunities for Aboriginal people through the Master Builders Association (MBA) of NSW.
28.02.2010
Minister for Women, Jodi McKay, today announced that 10 women have been selected as
finalists for the 2010 NSW Woman of the Year Award.
28.02.2010
Minister for Transport and Roads David Campbell today reminded parents new national
child restraint laws – which target high rates of injuries amongst children traveling in cars -
come into effect in NSW tomorrow (March 1).
27.02.2010
Minister for Finance Michael Daley today announced that the new look WorkCover NSW website is now live.
26.02.2010
NSW Attorney General, John Hatzistergos, today said that legal costs reform was more
important than ever following a report indicating a ‘significant’ number of investigations in the
past year that dealt with allegations of overcharging.
26.02.2010
Sydney University Law Professor, Hilary Astor, has been appointed as full-time
Commissioner of the New South Wales Law Reform Commission, Attorney General John
Hatzistergos announced today.
25.02.2010
Minister for Police Michael Daley has announced that the NSW Government’s Police Pursuits
Legislation would be introduced into the NSW Parliament later today.
25.02.2010
NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal today welcomed data which shows NSW leads the nation in growth in new private capital investment.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that NSW private investment rose by 16.1 per cent in the December 2009 quarter.
25.02.2010
The NSW Government today welcomed the apology from the British Government to the thousands of children from Britain and Malta sent to Australia between 1937 and 1967.
25.02.2010
Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Frank Sartor, today released survey results
which show the environment remains a top five priority for the people of NSW, with National Parks
significantly increasing in popularity and importance.
25.02.2010
Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Frank Sartor today announced the first step of a
major reform of Aboriginal cultural heritage regulation.
25.02.2010
NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Steve Whan, today welcomed the decision by Federal
Agriculture Minister Tony Burke to extend Exceptional Circumstances (EC) in 14 NSW areas for a
further 12 months.
24.02.2010
Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), Frank Sartor, today marked Teal Ribbon Day by
urging women to educate themselves about the symptoms of ovarian cancer which claims over
250 lives in NSW each year.
24.02.2010
Minister for Police Michael Daley today launched the first drink driving crackdown for 2010 – a 72 hour blitz targeting drivers who chose to drink and drive.
24.02.2010
Minister for Rural Affairs, Steve Whan welcomed the exemptions for farmers in changes to the new Vehicle
Weight Charges.
24.02.2010
A record 2,000 State Government buses have been fitted with a special global positioning
priority system linking them to traffic lights to help late buses make up lost time.
24.02.2010
The NSW Government is set to increase the number of full-time arbitrators and Deputy
Presidents appointed to the Workers Compensation Commission in a move that will boost the
effectiveness of arbitration processes for workers and employers across the State.
24.02.2010
A new deradicalisation program will be introduced into NSW prisons as part of the management
plans for inmates convicted of terrorism.
23.02.2010
With the first sitting this year of the NSW Parliament today (Tuesday), Minister for Community
Services Linda Burney welcomed the prospect of debating, in detail, the Opposition’s policies
leading up to the next State Election.
23.02.2010
The Minister for Education and Training Verity Firth will join 30 students today from remote
parts of NSW who will use the latest technology including laptops, interactive whiteboards,
web streaming and videoconferencing as part of a new virtual selective school.
23.02.2010
The NSW Government today announced it will introduce legislation to create a Relationships
Register making it easier for committed unmarried couples to access legal entitlements and prove
they are in committed or de facto relationships.
22.02.2010
Some people may view stealing copper wire as a “victimless crime”, however it comes at a cost to the community as well as posing a very real safety risk to the thieves and the people left exposed as a result of their crimes.
22.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today co-signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s largest municipality covering trade, health, medical science, energy efficiency and agriculture.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today announced the NSW Government will provide 1,000 new buses for extra services in Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle and the Central Coast – with the purchase starting immediately.
21.02.2010
The NSW Government will work swiftly to support the tenderers for the major construction contracts affected by the decision to stop the Stage 1 (CBD) Metro – saying they will be reimbursed for reasonable costs incurred.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally said the NSW Government will spend more than $400 million over the next 10 years for commuter car parks as part of its Metropolitan Transport Plan: Connecting the City of Cities.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today announced the NSW Government will spend $158 million over 10 years improving NSW’s cycle network and building new cycling connections to public transport.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today announced the State Government will provide $225 million over 10 years for Sydney ferries.
21.02.2010
The Metropolitan Transport Plan: Connecting the City of Cities comprises $50.2 billion in spending over the next 10 years.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today announced a $500 million expansion of light rail in Sydney with up to 20 new stations and almost 10 kilometres of new track.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today announced the State Government would provide $3.1 billion over the next 10 years to purchase rolling stock – train carriages. This is in addition to the 626 carriages on order.
21.02.2010
The State Government and the City of Sydney will enter into a new partnership.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment and funding to the construction of the South West Rail Link.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today announced the State Government would set up a Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority – to drive future transit-oriented development and urban renewal.
21.02.2010
The Metropolitan Transport Plan: Connecting the City of Cities and the Metropolitan Strategy are complementary documents which will be used to create a single view on future land use and transport planning for Sydney.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today announced the $4.53 billion Western Express CityRail Service – a dedicated rail track to slash travelling times from western Sydney to the CBD.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today said the NSW Government will bring forward the construction of the North West Rail Link – a 23 kilometre heavy rail link.
21.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today released the Metropolitan Transport Plan: Connecting the City of Cities.
21.02.2010
NSW country councils are leading the way when it comes to processing development applications,
with Temora, Urana, Berrigan, Hay and Cootamundra the top five centres in the state.
21.02.2010
Minister for Emergency Services, Steve Whan, has requested the Director General of the Department of
Premier and Cabinet take an active interest in an inquiry panel reviewing the workplace culture of the NSW
Fire Brigades.
21.02.2010
A plum and a peach have been accidentally crossed by a retired farmer near Mudgee to
produce a highly unusual new fruit, Minister for Primary Industries, Steve Whan
announced today.
21.02.2010
Minister for Police Michael Daley and Minister for Emergency Services Steve Whan today wished the members of the NSW Police Force, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW Fire Brigades and State Emergency Services all the best for their participation in the upcoming 13th annual Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games.
20.02.2010
Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), Frank Sartor, today called for nominations for
the NSW Premier’s Award for Outstanding Cancer Researcher of 2010.
04.02.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally officially marked World Cancer Day today by releasing an encouraging new study into teenage attitudes towards tanning and sun smart behaviour
02.02.2010
More than 2,000 NSW public schools have received new classrooms, libraries, halls, outdoor learning areas, science labs and fresh paint thanks to the $3.5 billion Building the Education Revolution (BER) stimulus package launched a year ago.
01.02.2010
The RTA is now using facial recognition technology to verify the identity of its customers and to crack down on fraud.
01.02.2010
Ferry users are being encouraged to embrace public transport as part of the simpler fare structure announced by the NSW Government today.
28.01.2010
The Commonwealth Government’s new My School website www.myschool.edu.au will provide parents with essential information about how their child’s school is performing, Premier Kristina Keneally said today.
21.01.2010
The increase in reports to the NSW Community Services’ child protection Helpline is one of the factors behind the significant increase in the number of children in care across Australia, highlighted in a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) issued today.
21.01.2010
Motorists are being urged to stay safe on the roads as they make their way home from their summer holidays and Australia Day weekend celebrations.
21.01.2010
New York fashionistas will get a glamorous glimpse of Sydney style this week as part of G'day USA, the annual promotion of the best of all things Australian in the US.
21.01.2010
Ports and Waterways Minister Paul McLeay said today a new train service into Port Botany will deliver economic improvements to the port-related supply chain and ease congestion and pollution on major roads such as the M5.
20.01.2010
Fair Trading Minister, Virginia Judge, today warned New South Wales consumers to be wary of a scam email offering bonus tax refunds.
19.01.2010
A new child health branch focused exclusively on child healthcare and protection in NSW will be created under a State Government proposal.
19.01.2010
Final testing will begin at Sydney’s state of the art wind powered Desalination Plant today as part of the NSW Government’s Sydney Metropolitan Water Plan.
19.01.2010
Premier Kristina Keneally today announced approval has been given to a $427 million plan to redevelop and expand the UTS Broadway campus.
18.01.2010
Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Frank Sartor says that the Climate Group’s Greenhouse Indicator Annual Report 2009 released today, demonstrates that NSW is leading other states in carbon emission reduction.
18.01.2010
Solarium operators have been put on notice - comply with NSW Government regulations or face the full force of the law.
15.01.2010
The NSW Government today announced it will reward homeowners for installing hot water circulators and dual-flush toilets in a $75 million boost to the $100 million NSW Home Saver Rebates program.
11.01.2010
The NSW economy is leading the national recovery, Acting Treasurer, Mr John Hatzistergos said.
11.01.2010
Training for Community Services caseworkers has undergone a major restructure with a stronger focus on practical experience to improve their work with vulnerable families, Minister for Community Services Linda Burney today announced.
08.01.2010
More than 300,000 people are expected to attend three weeks of entertainment as part of
the Sydney Festival – the city’s premier arts, music and cultural festival.
22.12.2009
Premier Kristina Keneally today announced Sydney Ferries will continue to operate ferry services on Sydney harbour – and they will remain in public hands.
17.12.2009
Premier Kristina Keneally said tomorrow’s snap bus strike is unnecessary, unwarranted and unfair to Sydney’s 600,000 bus commuters.
15.12.2009
Premier Kristina Keneally and Minister for Education and Training Verity Firth today congratulated 119 outstanding students who achieved first place in HSC courses this year.
11.12.2009
Premier Kristina Keneally and Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione today launched a special two-day campaign targeting alcohol-related violence across Sydney.
10.12.2009
Small Business Minister Peter Primrose has welcomed results from a new survey showing a lift in business confidence in NSW.
09.12.2009
Premier Kristina Keneally today released the Half Yearly Review for the 2009-10
Budget – which shows the NSW Budget will be back in surplus one year earlier
than forecast.
08.12.2009
Today, the Premier of NSW Kristina Keneally announced her State Cabinet.
18.11.2009
Today the NSW Government challenged the Opposition to admit if they were still accepting donations from property developers.
18.11.2009
The NSW Government today released a new tool designed to guide development of not just greener homes and buildings, but entire suburbs.
17.11.2009
Premier Nathan Rees and Education Minister Verity Firth today visited La Perouse Public School to confirm the NSW Government’s commitment to improving literacy and numeracy for Aboriginal students.
16.11.2009
Twenty two people have been recognised as heritage heroes, and five items added to the State Heritage register, at the eighth annual NSW Government Heritage Volunteer Awards.
16.11.2009
Minister for Police Michael Daley today said the success of Operation Avert 4 over the weekend demonstrated the commitment of the NSW Police Force in pursuing criminals who continue to break the law.
12.11.2009
Premier Nathan Rees today announced NSW first home buyers continue to set records and western Sydney still leads the way.
03.11.2009
The NSW Government has approved a $150 million, 26 turbine wind farm 12 kilometres west of Glen Innes.
30.10.2009
NSW Seniors Card application forms are now available from Centrelink Customer Service Centres around the State, Minister for Ageing Paul Lynch said today.
17.10.2009
Sydney has been ranked the world’s number one city for the eighth consecutive year at the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards in New York, outranking San Francisco, Paris, Rome, and Melbourne.
17.10.2009
Minister for Emergency Services Steve Whan has congratulated Rural Fire Service volunteers for their efforts battling bush fires on the state’s North Coast.
17.10.2009
Sydney is preparing for another busy cruise ship season with today’s arrival of the Rhapsody of the Seas the first of more than 100 ship visits scheduled over the next six months.
14.10.2009
NSW Attorney General John Hatzistergos today announced the appointment of Teresa O’Sullivan to the bench of the NSW Local Court.
24.09.2009
Minister for Police Michael Daley and Minister for Emergency Services Steve Whan today announced that the NSW Police Force and the NSW Rural Fire Service would once again work together to provide protection for residents of NSW during the bushfire season – which begins next month.
12.05.2009
Premier Nathan Rees announced the establishment of a NSW National Broadband Network Taskforce, to accelerate rollout of the network in NSW.
12.05.2009
The 2009 Australian Federal Budget "...was forged in the fire of the most challenging global economic conditions since the Great Depression. It is a budget that supports jobs today by investing in the infrastructure we need for tomorrow."
11.05.2009
Minister for Roads Michael Daley, Member for Liverpool Paul Lynch and Member for Macquarie Fields Andrew McDonald today announced the start of work on the upgrade of Hoxton Park Road.
08.05.2009
Minister for Roads Michael Daley said the NSW Government’s road safety campaign would be taken to Macquarie Centre next week.
06.05.2009
State Member for Cabramatta Nick Lalich welcomed the announcement by the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, for the $5.6 million upgrade of the Fisher street car park.
06.05.2009
Premier Nathan Rees welcomed the Commonwealth Government’s announcement that 410 primary schools in NSW will receive $642 million under Round One of Primary Schools for the 21st Century.
06.05.2009
Premier Nathan Rees has released exposure draft legislation to deliver fundamental reform of FOI laws in New South Wales.
06.05.2009
NSW Government Duty MLC for Dubbo Eddie Obeid welcomed $49,612 in NSW Government funding that will be used to upgrade sporting grounds in the region.
05.05.2009
The NSW Government will introduce the next round of legislation to combat outlaw motorcycle gangs in to Parliament today.
05.05.2009
NSW Housing Minister David Borger announced that more than 2,100 jobs have been secured in NSW in the last three months as a direct result of the Federal Government’s Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan.
04.05.2009
Minister for Roads Michael Daley announced the introduction of point-to-point speed cameras for heavy vehicles to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on major highways around the state.
02.05.2009
Planning Minister, Kristina Keneally, has approved a $287 million concept plan for the redevelopment of the Potts Hill Reservoirs Site. The plan will deliver around 1000 jobs in Western Sydney.
02.05.2009
Housing Minister David Borger announced that another three heritage listed public housing properties in Millers Point are now on the market to raise more money for public housing.
02.05.2009
NSW Minister for Health, John Della Bosca, announced that the State Government had started rolling out new electronic medical records (eMR)s technology into public hospitals across the State to help improve patient care and safety.
01.05.2009
NSW Minister for Health, John Della Bosca, said he was delighted to officially open the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at Wyong Hospital.
01.05.2009
Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald today reassured consumers that they cannot catch swine flu from eating pork or pork products.
01.05.2009
NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to secure jobs and invest in job-creating infrastructure as preparations continue for the 2009-10 NSW Budget.
21.04.2009
NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to permanently cut payroll tax rates to boost business confidence.
01.04.2009
Minister for Community Services Linda Burney thanked staff from the Department of Community Services and volunteers for their tireless efforts to make sure flood-affected residents in the Mid-North Coast were supported and given a dry place to sleep last night.
01.04.2009
Premier Nathan Rees announced that a $150 million contract to build up to 267,000 laptops has been awarded to Lenovo (Australia and New Zealand) Pty Ltd.
31.03.2009
The NSW Deputy Premier, Minister for the Environment and Climate Change and Minister for Commerce, Carmel Tebbutt, inspected the i MiEV – Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle – and announced a trial of the car through StateFleet.
31.03.2009
Outlaw motorcycle gang members will be stripped of their assets and banned from working in high risk industries under tough new laws announced by Premier Nathan Rees.
31.03.2009
A new, user-friendly resource to help people working with Aboriginal communities in NSW was launched by the NSW Community Services Minister Linda Burney.
31.03.2009
The popular name and shame website of food law offences today became even more accessible with the addition of multiple search functions, Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald said.
25.03.2009
No one ever claimed “Do It Yourself” home improvements and renovations are easy, but at least getting planning approval is now faster and simpler.
18.03.2009
The Illawarra’s first green power station will be opened by Premier of NSW Nathan Rees providing 27 permanent local jobs.
18.03.2009
Premier Nathan Rees unveiled the new Gong Shuttle, a free bus service for Wollongong every day of the week
17.03.2009
Premier Nathan Rees announced the NSW Government will invest $250,000 to establish the first NSW Fulbright Scholarship.
17.03.2009
A new protocol is in place to improve information sharing between child welfare agencies and the Commonwealth.
15.03.2009
Minister for Roads Michael Daley officially opened the $110 million upgrade of the Great Western Highway from Leura to Katoomba, designed to improve traffic flow and road safety for motorists travelling to and from NSW’s central west.
13.03.2009
Minister for Roads Michael Daley announced improvements to NSW heavy vehicle driver fatigue laws to provide some latitude for livestock carriers faced with unforseen animal welfare issues.
12.03.2009
Deputy Premier and M