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State Government Funding for Flood Damaged Roads in Moree Shire

State Government Funding for Flood Damaged Roads in Moree Shire
01.07.2009

Minister for Roads Michael Daley today announced the NSW Government was providing more than $2 million in funding for Moree Shire roads damaged by floods earlier this year.

NSW Government Secures 600 Jobs in the Hunter

NSW Government Secures 600 Jobs in the Hunter
25.06.2009

The NSW Government has approved a significant assistance package to Swedish company Sandvik Mining and Construction to consolidate their facilities across NSW and Queensland into a single ‘supersite’ at Heatherbrae near Raymond Terrace.

Metro to Deliver Better Transport and New Green Space in CBD

Metro to Deliver Better Transport and New Green Space in CBD
23.06.2009

NSW Premier Nathan Rees today announced the Sydney Metro project would deliver an iconic public square in the CBD as part of constructing a new metro station at Town Hall.

Opposition Puts Axe Through 9000 Jobs

Opposition Puts Axe Through 9000 Jobs
17.06.2009

NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal today called on Opposition leader Barry O’Farrell to reverse the decision to block laws to generate 9000 jobs at Parramatta.

NSW BUDGET AT A GLANCE 2009/10

NSW BUDGET AT A GLANCE 2009/10
17.06.2009

NSW State Government budget 2009/10: INVESTING IN JOBS.

2009 Budget Delivers Record $62.9 Billion Building Program

2009 Budget Delivers Record $62.9 Billion Building Program
15.06.2009

NSW Premier Nathan Rees announced today that NSW Budget will support up to 160 000 jobs a year through a record $62.9 billion building program over the next four years – the largest infrastructure investment in NSW history.

Debt Repayments Eased for People in Hardship

Debt Repayments Eased for People in Hardship
05.06.2009

The NSW Government will reduce financial hardship for people whose wages are deducted as part of a court order to pay a debt, Attorney General John Hatzistergos announced today.

Miller’s Point auction raises over $2.2 million for new public h

Miller’s Point auction raises over $2.2 million for new public h
04.06.2009

Housing Minister David Borger announced that the 99 year leases for two historic homes in Millers Point were sold last night during a nail biting auction.

$120 Million Investment in Brighter Futures for the Vulnerable

$120 Million Investment in Brighter Futures for the Vulnerable
04.06.2009

The NSW Government today announced the roll out of $120 million for its early intervention program, Brighter Futures to support vulnerable children and families.

New Laws to Protect Vital Power Cables Passes Parliament

New Laws to Protect Vital Power Cables Passes Parliament
03.06.2009

People who damage or interfere with electricity supply cables will face tougher penalties, after new laws to protect the vital infrastructure passed through NSW Parliament today.

Help for Social Housing Students

Help for Social Housing Students
02.06.2009

Minister for Housing David Borger announced nominations are now open for $2000 scholarships designed to help young people in social housing complete their education.

Road Safety Campaign Travels to Marrickville Metro

Road Safety Campaign Travels to Marrickville Metro
01.06.2009

Minister for Roads Michael Daley today said the NSW Government’s road safety campaign would be taken to Marrickville Metro this week.

Rees Government Cuts Costs for Retailers

Rees Government Cuts Costs for Retailers
28.05.2009

NSW Minister for Industrial Relations, John Hatzistergos, today announced that the NSW Government had taken action to scrap fees for businesses applying to trade on restricted days.

New Service Connecting Aboriginal Families

New Service Connecting Aboriginal Families
25.05.2009

In the lead up to National Sorry Day on Tuesday, 26 May, Minister for Community Services Linda Burney announced that a new service Family Link has been created to identify family and kin placements for Aboriginal children in foster care.

Dragon's Teeth to keep kids safe in NSW school zones

Dragon's Teeth to keep kids safe in NSW school zones
24.05.2009

Minister for Roads Michael Daley has announced the NSW Government will be installing new 'dragon’s teeth' at the entrance to every school zone in NSW to make them more visible to motorists.

Funding for a New Men's Shed

Funding for a New Men's Shed
21.05.2009

Minister for Community Services Linda Burney announced $5,000 one-off funding to help with the construction of a new men’s shed in Parkes.

Minister Burney Devivers Jobs and Services to Parkes

Minister Burney Devivers Jobs and Services to Parkes
21.05.2009

Minister for Community Services Linda Burney visited Parkes to open the new Department of Community Services Centre, located at 146-160 Clarinda Street, Parkes.

NSW National Broadband Network Taskforce

NSW National Broadband Network Taskforce
12.05.2009

Premier Nathan Rees announced the establishment of a NSW National Broadband Network Taskforce, to accelerate rollout of the network in NSW.

Treasurer Wayne Swan's Budget Speech2009

Treasurer Wayne Swan's Budget Speech2009
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."

$71 million Hoxton Park Road Upgrade Begins

$71 million Hoxton Park Road Upgrade Begins
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.

Road Safety Campaign Travels to Macquarie Centre

Road Safety Campaign Travels to Macquarie Centre
08.05.2009

Minister for Roads Michael Daley said the NSW Government’s road safety campaign would be taken to Macquarie Centre next week.

Fisher Street Carpark Upgrade to go Ahead

Fisher Street Carpark Upgrade to go Ahead
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.

New School Facilities Build NSW Jobs

New School Facilities Build NSW Jobs
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.

Premier Leads New Culture of Open Government

Premier Leads New Culture of Open Government
06.05.2009

Premier Nathan Rees has released exposure draft legislation to deliver fundamental reform of FOI laws in New South Wales.

Dubbo Scores $49K for Sports Grounds

Dubbo Scores $49K for Sports Grounds
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.

2100 Jobs Secured so far as Part of New Housing Investment

2100 Jobs Secured so far as Part of New Housing Investment
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.

Next Round of Bikie Laws Target Gang Recruitment

Next Round of Bikie Laws Target Gang Recruitment
05.05.2009

The NSW Government will introduce the next round of legislation to combat outlaw motorcycle gangs in to Parliament today.

Point-to-Point Cameras to Reduce Heavy Vehicle Fatalities

Point-to-Point Cameras to Reduce Heavy Vehicle Fatalities
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.

Patient Care and Safety Enters the Digital Age

Patient Care and Safety Enters the Digital Age
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.

More Properties in Millers Point for Auction

More Properties in Millers Point for Auction
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.

New Residential and Business Park Development to Deliver Jobs an

New Residential and Business Park Development to Deliver Jobs an
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.

Minister Opens High Dependency Unit at Wyong Hospital

Minister Opens High Dependency Unit at Wyong Hospital
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.

Pork is Safe to Eat

Pork is Safe to Eat
01.05.2009

Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald today reassured consumers that they cannot catch swine flu from eating pork or pork products.

NSW Budget: securing jobs and infrastructure

NSW Budget: securing jobs and infrastructure
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.

NSW payroll tax cuts: the facts

NSW payroll tax cuts: the facts
21.04.2009

NSW Treasurer Eric Roozendaal reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to permanently cut payroll tax rates to boost business confidence.

Community Services Helps Flood-Affected Residents

Community Services Helps Flood-Affected Residents
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.

The Digital Education Revolution is Here

The Digital Education Revolution is Here
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.

NSW Government to Trial Innovative Electric Vehicle

NSW Government to Trial Innovative Electric Vehicle
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.

New Assault in the War on Outlaw Bikie Gangs

New Assault in the War on Outlaw Bikie Gangs
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.

New Resource for Working with Aboriginal People and Communities

New Resource for Working with Aboriginal People and Communities
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.

Name and Shame Website Now Easier for Consumers

Name and Shame Website Now Easier for Consumers
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.

Government Removes Red Tape for "DIY" Home Improvements

Government Removes Red Tape for "DIY" Home Improvements
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.

Green Power and Jobs for the Illawarra

Green Power and Jobs for the Illawarra
18.03.2009

The Illawarra’s first green power station will be opened by Premier of NSW Nathan Rees providing 27 permanent local jobs.

Premier Unveils New “Gong Shuttle” Free Bus Service

Premier Unveils New “Gong Shuttle” Free Bus Service
18.03.2009

Premier Nathan Rees unveiled the new Gong Shuttle, a free bus service for Wollongong every day of the week

$250,000 Scholarship to Boost Clever State

$250,000 Scholarship to Boost Clever State
17.03.2009

Premier Nathan Rees announced the NSW Government will invest $250,000 to establish the first NSW Fulbright Scholarship.

Children Protected by Improved Communication Between Agencies

Children Protected by Improved Communication Between Agencies
17.03.2009

A new protocol is in place to improve information sharing between child welfare agencies and the Commonwealth.

Great Western Highway Upgrade from Leura to Katoomba Opens

Great Western Highway Upgrade from Leura to Katoomba Opens
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.

Roads Minister Grants a New Exemption for Livestock Carriers

Roads Minister Grants a New Exemption for Livestock Carriers
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.

Recycling report shows NSW is on track

Recycling report shows NSW is on track
12.03.2009

Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Carmel Tebbutt, has released a new report showing NSW households are on track to meet ambitious recycling targets by 2014.

Rees Government Action on Stimulus Package Delivering Jobs

Rees Government Action on Stimulus Package Delivering Jobs
09.03.2009

New jobs are already being created in Western Sydney as the NSW Government wastes no time delivering the Rudd Government’s Nation Building and Jobs Plan.

$3.5 million research boost to cut greenhouse gas emissions

$3.5 million research boost to cut greenhouse gas emissions
05.03.2009

Research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions and locking up carbon in farm soils has received a major boost with the announcement that NSW has secured more than $3.5 million in Commonwealth and industry funding.

Strengthening the NSW economy: Energy reforms begin new phase

Strengthening the NSW economy: Energy reforms begin new phase
05.03.2009

Premier Nathan Rees today announced the NSW Government was moving forward with the next step of its energy reform package which will stimulate investment in the industry in NSW.

Premier releases $230 million plan for child protection reform

Premier releases $230 million plan for child protection reform
03.03.2009

Premier Nathan Rees and Community Services Minister Linda Burney announced the Government’s detailed package of reforms to the State’s child protection system following Justice Wood’s landmark 2008 inquiry.

NSW Sets Target for Energy Savings Scheme

NSW Sets Target for Energy Savings Scheme
27.02.2009

The NSW Government announced the target for a new state-wide mandatory energy efficiency scheme for electricity retailers at the Government’s Green Skills summit in Sydney.

Regional Express to establish pilot training in Wagga Wagga

Regional Express to establish pilot training in Wagga Wagga
18.02.2009

Rural airline, Regional Express, will establish a pilot training academy in Wagga Wagga bringing much needed jobs to the city.

Justice Experts to Lead Public Forums on Crime and Sentencing

Justice Experts to Lead Public Forums on Crime and Sentencing
18.02.2009

NSW residents will soon have the chance to hear first-hand, expert accounts of life in the criminal justice system to help those interested better understand our court and sentencing system.

Minister welcomes stimulus for housing and job creation in NSW

Minister welcomes stimulus for housing and job creation in NSW
14.02.2009

NSW Housing Minister David Borger welcomed the Rudd Labor Government’s victory in passing its $42 billion stimulus package through the Senate, saying it will have a significant positive effect on jobs and alleviating homelessness in NSW.

Tremendous Response to the Victorian Bushfire Emergency

Tremendous Response to the Victorian Bushfire Emergency
12.02.2009

The response from the community to the NSW Government Victorian bushfire hotline 1800 227 228 has been swift and extremely generous.

Premier Welcomes Ombudsman’s Review of FOI Act

Premier Welcomes Ombudsman’s Review of FOI Act
05.02.2009

Premier Nathan Rees has today welcomed the release of the Ombudsman’s review of the FOI Act.

Premier Welcomes Interest Rate Cuts

Premier Welcomes Interest Rate Cuts
03.02.2009

Premier Nathan Rees welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia’s 1 per cent cut in interest rates, urging banks to pass on the full savings to NSW homeowners and families.

Another Great CountryLink Deal

Another Great CountryLink Deal
02.02.2009

NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell said today CountryLink is offering another great deal with a $69 each-way fare to and from the North Coast.

Emirates’ A380 helps Sydney’s international tourist market take

Emirates’ A380 helps Sydney’s international tourist market take
02.02.2009

Sydney Airport welcomes the inaugural Australian flight of Emirates Airlines’ new Airbus A380.

Rees to raise school leaving age to give students a better chanc

Rees to raise school leaving age to give students a better chanc
28.01.2009

The NSW Government will raise the school leaving age from 15 years to 17 years to ensure that NSW students have improved opportunities to go to University or secure employment.

$719 million injection into NSW schools

$719 million injection into NSW schools
27.01.2009

Fresh partnership between the NSW and Federal Governments will see an additional $719 million injected into the State’s education system.

North west producers to benefit from new agronomists

North west producers to benefit from new agronomists
22.01.2009

Producers in the Moree region will benefit from the appointment of two new trainee agronomists.

Licence Renewals Target Eye Health

Licence Renewals Target Eye Health
15.01.2009

Acting Minister for Roads David Campbell announced a joint campaign with the Macular Degeneration Foundation to raise awareness of eye health and encourage drivers to have their eyes tested.

Hunter Cancer Research Funding Boost

Hunter Cancer Research Funding Boost
14.01.2009

The Hunter region has been recognised as a leading hub for cancer research with a further $1.4 million in NSW Government funding announced today by the Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer) and Minister for the Hunter Jodi McKay.

Scholarships Awarded for Promising Social Housing Students

Scholarships Awarded for Promising Social Housing Students
13.01.2009

Minister for Housing David Borger today announced that 173 students from across NSW will each receive a $2000 scholarship to help them complete their HSC studies. The winners include 38 students from Campbelltown, Blacktown, Bankstown, Parramatta, the Eastern and Inner Suburbs of Sydney, Liverpool, Fairfield, the Sutherland Shire, St. George, ...

Disaster Relief to Parkes Shire Council

Disaster Relief to Parkes Shire Council
08.01.2009

The State Government has approved payment of $23,671.69 to Parkes Shire Council for restoration of council owned assets damaged by the flood of 21-22 December 2007. Eddie Obeid, the Government’s Duty MLC for Dubbo Electorate, passed on a cheque from the Deputy Premier, Ms. Carmel Tebbutt, to repair the damage to Northparkes Oval Sporting Co ...

Rees demands action on rail maintenance

Rees demands action on rail maintenance
20.10.2008

Premier Nathan Rees drew a line in the sand today saying he wanted rail maintenance procedures fixed by early in the new year or else he would privatise maintenance operations and sack management.

Rees Government Supports High School Student F1 Design Challenge

Rees Government Supports High School Student F1 Design Challenge
20.10.2008

The Minister for Regional Development, Phillip Costa opened the two-day State finals of the Re-Engineering Australia Forum (REA) F1 in Schools challenge in Sydney today.

Country Link’s $31 Halloween Special: No Tricks!

Country Link’s $31 Halloween Special: No Tricks!
14.10.2008

NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell today encouraged commuters to take advantage of CountryLink’s great Halloween offer.

Countdown to World Masters Games begins

Countdown to World Masters Games begins
13.10.2008

The official countdown to the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games has been launched with a call from NSW Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay for volunteers to be part of the biggest multi sport event on earth.

PBS benefits patients with schizophrenia

PBS benefits patients with schizophrenia
03.10.2008

Enoxaparin sodium (Clexane®), used to prevent abnormal blood clotting, will be available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) today in ampoules, and patients with schizophrenia will be offered an additional strength of paliperidone (Invega®).

Advances against breast cancer

Advances against breast cancer
03.10.2008

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Australia has made huge strides in diagnosing and treating the disease.

New measures for Australian financial services

New measures for Australian financial services
03.10.2008

The Rudd Government will crack down on dodgy mortgage dealers and payday lenders under a $71 million action plan to modernise Australian financial services.

Experts for Early Years Learning Framework

Experts for Early Years Learning Framework
02.10.2008

A consortium of early childhood experts led by Charles Sturt University (CSU) will develop the national Early Years Learning Framework to improve outcomes and opportunities for children during their critical early years.

500 new places for early childhood teachers

500 new places for early childhood teachers
02.10.2008

The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard today announced the delivery of 500 new Commonwealth supported higher education places in the national priority area of early childhood education.

First Home Saver Accounts open today

First Home Saver Accounts open today
01.10.2008

Homebuyers across the country can today start taking advantage of the Rudd Government's new First Home Saver Accounts to help bring the dream of homeownership closer to reality.

Motor accident scheme making a real difference

Motor accident scheme making a real difference
01.10.2008

NSW Finance Minister Joe Tripodi today marked the anniversary of the NSW Government’s pioneering Lifetime Care and Support program by announcing reforms to the Green Slip Scheme to further increase benefits for injured people.

Conference to discuss vocational options in schools

Conference to discuss vocational options in schools
29.09.2008

A three day conference to improve vocational education and training (VET) options for high school students across the country was officially opened by NSW Education Minister Verity Firth today.

Minister Supports Hunter Institute’s Bid for Federal Funding

Minister Supports Hunter Institute’s Bid for Federal Funding
29.09.2008

Minister for Science and Medical Research, and Minister Assisting the Minister for Health (Cancer), Tony Stewart, today congratulated the Hunter Medical Research Institute for their latest groundbreaking research into newborn health.

1000+ new university places for nurses

1000+ new university places for nurses
29.09.2008

The Prime Minister, the Minister for Education and the Minister for Health today announced 1,094 new Commonwealth supported higher education places in the national priority area of nursing.

Kids Travel For $1 with Country Link During School Holidays

Kids Travel For $1 with Country Link During School Holidays
27.09.2008

NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell today encouraged families to take advantage of great deals on offer from CountryLink these school holidays.

Start of Summer and a New Surf Life Saving Season

Start of Summer and a New Surf Life Saving Season
26.09.2008

NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation Kevin Greene joined local surf life saving members at North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club for the traditional Raising the Flag ceremony today.

MAA and NRL Players Score for Road Safety

MAA and NRL Players Score for Road Safety
26.09.2008

NSW Finance Minister Joe Tripodi today said the Motor Accidents Authority had joined forces with the eight teams in the NRL Finals Series in an Arrive Alive youth road safety campaign in the lead up to the Grand Final.

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