Minns Labor Government boosts Aboriginal-led heart research to drive improved health outcomes
The Minns Labor Government is investing more than $4 million in Aboriginal-led research projects which aim to reduce heart disease and improve heart health outcomes for Aboriginal communities across NSW.
Train manufacturing jobs coming back to the Hunter
Almost 40 years since the Tangara trains were built in Newcastle, the work to extend their life is coming back to the Hunter, with the Minns Labor Government establishing two new production lines at the rail facility in Cardiff.
GST grants formula should be simple, predictable and transparent
The Minns Labor Government is proposing wholesale change to the annual GST carve-up that continues to rip off the people of New South Wales.
Cyclone recovery works completed at Belongil Beach
NSW Government-funded cyclone repair works at Belongil Beach have been completed, with a vital access point used by emergency services in the region restored Crown Lands provided an emergency grant of $50,000 to Byron Shire Council after damage caused by Cyclone Alfred left Belongil Beach’s vehicle ramp unusable.
Access restored to Waterfall Way: community safety always comes first
Following significant work to safely restore access, Waterfall Way will reopen to traffic operating under one-way conditions from Sunday, 22 March.
The Minns Labor Government works with industry to introduce facial recognition code to reduce gambling harm
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to work with industry to develop new harm minimisation measures to combat high risk gambling.
New Taskforce to coordinate support for Great Western Highway communities
The Minns Labor Government has today announced the establishment of the Great Western Highway Community Coordination Taskforce. The Taskforce is a whole-of-government initiative chaired by the NSW Reconstruction Authority and Transport for NSW, designed to streamline support to those impacted by the prolonged closure of the Great Western Highway.
Funding secured for Moonee Beach footbridge construction
The NSW Government will fund construction of a new Moonee Beach footbridge, delivering a boon for locals and tourists by restoring access to a treasured part of the Coffs Coast.
$3000 fines for cab drivers who rip off passengers with disability
Taxi drivers who refuse to accept travel subsidy dockets and cards from passengers with disability or rip off passengers who use a wheelchair face $3000 fines as part of a series of new measures to enhance transport accessibility.
Lake Macquarie set to grow with new homes for Garden Suburb
Lake Macquarie is set to benefit from up to 160 new homes including 69 affordable homes, close to existing schools, shops, open spaces and just 20 minutes Southwest of Newcastle CBD under a state led rezoning proposal for the Garden Suburb which is currently on exhibition.