Eleven major crime categories across NSW have seen a decrease in the two years to September 2020, according to the latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) data published today.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said of the 17 crime categories, 11 had fallen, five had remained stable and only one had risen.
The categories that recorded the biggest falls are:
• Steal from person – decreased by 36.6 per cent;
• Steal from motor ve ....
Businesses will be better equipped to deal with natural disasters and other disruptions with the help of a new toolkit from the NSW Government.
Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said Prepare for the Unexpected - Build a Business Continuity Plan would help ensure businesses had key information and details at hand to manage disasters and unexpected disruptions.
"Businesses that prepare and have detailed plans are more often able to get back up and running faster after unexpected natural and other disasters," Mr Tudehope said.
"We h ....
Public hospitals throughout NSW performed more elective surgery than in any other quarter over the last five years during the July to September 2020 quarter, despite COVID-19 challenges.
NSW Health Deputy Secretary Susan Pearce said the latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report, shows the health system is recovering well from nationally imposed restrictions.
“When you look at the challenges facing overseas hospitals, the effort of NSW in quadrupling ICU capacity, managing presentations and pushing through surgery is remark ....
Two new iconic Australian public artworks that celebrate Parramatta's storied past will take pride of place in the heart of Sydney's Central City following a competitive worldwide selection process.
City of Parramatta Council has commissioned Western Sydney-based artists Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro, and Indigenous Australian artist Reko Rennie< ....
The NSW Government has announced 11 organisations will collectively receive more than $500,000 in grants for innovative ideas to help workplaces reduce the impact of mental health issues and to aid recovery. Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the Recovery Boost program, administered by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA), provides up to $50,000 in funding for projects that promote seeking assistance early, supporting an individual's recovery and reducing stigma around mental health.NEW FUNDING TO CREATE MENTALLY FIT WORKPLACES
A new social media campaign from the NSW Government and eSafety is cracking down on image-based abuse by providing advice and support to people who have had intimate digital content shared without their consent.
Reports of image-based abuse to eSafety increased by 172 per cent between March and September this year when compared to the same period in 2019.
Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said women aged 18 to 24 are among those most at risk, but warned it can happen to anyone regardless of age, sexual orientation, race, religion or socio-economic status.
NSW drivers have more than two million reasons to download a Digital Driver Licence (DDL), with the significant milestone achieved only a year since its launch.
Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the DDL is safe, secure and can be used as proof of age and ID at a range of venues and police roadside checks.
"Two million people (36 per cent of all driver licence holders) can't be wrong. Drivers simply love the technology, with 95 per cent giving it the thumbs up," Mr Dominello said.
The NSW Government has extended hotel and club trading times for major events over the next 12 months to help boost hospitality businesses after a tough year for the industry.
Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the extended trading will give the public more time to enjoy major sports and arts events at venues across the State.
"Many hotels are restricted to standard Sunday 10pm trading but these extensions during special events such as the Australian Open tennis, Vivid, the NRL Grand Fina ....
The 2sqm rule will be expanded and venue caps will be removed under a major easing of restrictions, as NSW continues to record zero cases of community transmission.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the timing is right to ease restrictions and replace the 4sqm rule with the 2sqm rule, except at gyms and nightclubs.
"We are grateful to the people in NSW for their patience and understand ....
The NSW Government is handing back more than 15,000 hectares of land to Aboriginal owners in the State's central west which will be reserved to form the new Mt Grenfell National Park and the Mt Grenfell State Conservation Area.
The new National Park and State Conservation Area will add 15,285 hectares to the existing Mt Grenfell Historic Site effectively forming a protective ring around some of the most significant Aboriginal art and cultural sites in Australia.
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Construction of a $50 million multi-storey car park for the new Liverpool Hospital has begun, promising families improved access to healthcare in south-western Sydney.
Health Minister Brad Hazzard today joined Member for Holsworthy Melanie Gibbons to turn the sod on the new building, which will have an additional 500 parking spaces.
"Over the next decade, south-western Sydney is projected to have nearly double the current number of elderl ....
Older people and single-parent families will benefit from 122 new social and affordable homes developed close to transport, shops and services in South Western Sydney.
Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward said the completion of BaptistCare's Narralling Community in Elderslie is the latest milestone in the NSW Government's $1.1 billion Social and Affordable Housing Fund (SAHF).
"A strong pipeline of modern, fit-for-purpose new homes is helping reduce housing stress and is providi ....
The NSW Government will crack down on life threatening behaviour on our State's roads, with the launch of a new safety campaign aimed at stopping drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott and Minister for Roads Andrew Constance joined the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and Crime Stoppers (NSW) today to launch the 'Four Ds' campaign.
Mr Elliott said drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving is unacceptable and the commu ....
NSW vehicle owners continue to reap the benefits of the State Government's overhauled CTP Green Slip scheme, with new data revealing Green Slips are at a decade low.
Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the new scheme, which came into effect on 1 December 2017, has delivered cheaper Green Slips, faster benefits to injured road users, cracked down on fraudsters and eliminated insurer 'super profits'.
"The new scheme has been a big win for vehicle owners – drivers have gone from paying some of the highest ....
The Morrison Government is extending the highly effective HomeBuilder programme which is driving demand in our vital construction sector and protecting jobs by supporting the construction on new homes and home renovations.
HomeBuilder will remain demand driven and will be extended from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021 which is expected to support the construction or major rebuild of around 15,000 homes. This is in addition to the 27,000 homes the scheme is already expected to support, bringing it to a total of a ....
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