Minns Labor Government strengthens penalties for blocking railways
The Minns Labor Government has put stronger sanctions in place for irresponsible and disruptive activities that block the passage of trains, endangering the safety of rail workers and disrupting passengers.
Clinician scientist wins NSW’s top cancer research prize
One of Australia’s leading clinician scientists and founder of national genomic cancer medicine centre, Omico, Professor David Thomas, received the state’s highest accolade for cancer research at the NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research tonight.
Grants awarded to groundbreaking electrification projects
The NSW Government is awarding more than $1 million in grants to support groundbreaking projects focused on reducing carbon emissions through electrification.
New and upgraded public schools for the growing Wentworth Point community
Wentworth Point families are set for a major education boost as the Minns Labor Government marks the beginning of a major expansion to Wentworth Point Public School, while construction nears completion at the new Wentworth Point High School.
Government expands support for families who lose loved ones to road crimes
The NSW Government last night has passed legislation to deliver on a key election commitment to expand support for families who have lost loved ones in road crimes.
Community Building Partnership grants available soon to boost local community infrastructure projects
Local infrastructure projects across NSW are set for a boost with the next round of the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) grant program to open early next year.
Four buyback homes to get a new lease on life at Mount Pleasant Resilient Lands Program site
As part of the largest assisted relocation program in Australian history, the first of four buyback homes have been relocated to the Resilient Lands Program (RLP) site at Mount Pleasant Estate in Goonellabah this week.
Plans for Gosford Bypass get a boost
Central Coast residents will have recently seen traffic surveys being carried out along the Pacific Highway and Manns Road corridor as part of planning work for the Gosford Bypass.
Minns Labor Government strengthens Bulk-Billing Support Initiative to cover veterans
The Minns Labor Government has passed legislation to extend the payroll tax rebate for GPs available under the $189 million Bulk-Billing Support Initiative to services billed to veterans with a Gold, White or Orange DVA card.
Reforms to planning to fast-track delivery of new public schools and health facilities
The Minns Labor Government is cutting red tape in the planning system today, announcing significant reform to fast-track the delivery of new and upgraded public schools and health facilities by up to eight months.