Construction commences to bring vacant public homes back into use to house people in need
Work has started on the refurbishing and repairing ‘The Three Sisters’ also known as the Wade Street Towers in Telopea. This will breathe new life into nearly 150 vacant public housing units that were originally set for demolition under the former Government.
New research funded to find plastic waste solutions
Three pioneering projects have been awarded $1.25 million by the NSW Government to tackle plastic pollution through innovative and impactful solutions.
Funding to improve the transitioning and rehoming of animals used in research
Three NSW based animal welfare organisations will share in $2.45 million to fund the rehoming of animals following their contribution to important scientific research projects.
Additional support for healthcare students and graduates from Rural, Regional and Remote locations
Healthcare students and graduates living or seeking employment in rural, regional and remote NSW can now apply for 9 types of scholarships designed to support their studies and boost the state’s regional health workforce.
New Matildas mural officially unveiled at Accor Stadium
The Minns Labor Government has today unveiled the artist and artwork that will be projected onto Accor Stadium to celebrate the Matildas’ history-making campaign at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Northern Rivers businesses and not-for-profits better prepared for future disasters
A program tailored for businesses and not-for-profits in the Northern Rivers to prepare for future disasters, continue to trade during tough times and develop strategies to recover following a disaster has been announced today by the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA).
Dumaresq Overflow Channel Bridge back in business
Motorists west of Tenterfield will soon have improved access on Bruxner Way with the completion of work to rebuild the Dumaresq Overflow Channel Bridge following serious damage in the March 2021 flooding event.
Major road and rail crossings to be made safer for future inland rail
Early work is about to start to pave the way for removal of two railway level crossings and improved safety at key locations along the Inland Rail project corridor near Parkes and Illabo in regional New South Wales.
Short-term Regional, Rural and Remote employment program expanded
A highly successful regional, rural and remote deployment program for key health care roles is set to be expanded over the next three years, with NSW Health recruiting nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to be posted to short term placements across NSW.
Funding boost for veterans projects around NSW
More than $124,000 in funding has been provided to 99 community groups, schools and ex-service organisations from Wyong to Wagga Wagga, Cootamundra to Coogee, Winston Hills to Wollondilly as part of the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP) to commemorate veterans across the state.