The revitalisation of the old Telopea housing estate is a step closer, with Frasers Property and Hume Community Housing announced as the successful proponents to transform the ageing 13 hectare site into a new, integrated community and vibrant town centre.
Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, said Telopea would be transformed into a master-planned neighbourhood with new community amenities, more transport links, a mixture of high quality housing types and improved access to health, education, and jobs.
“The renewal of the Telope ....
In an Australian first, senior politicians, officials and experts will meet in Wagga Wagga in the NSW Riverina on Friday to tackle regional workforce challenges and mental health issues.
The bilateral forum will bring together the two levels of government with responsibility for training and recruiting regional doctors and operating and recruiting staff for public hospitals.
The new initiative of the Federal and NSW Governments puts regional and rural health front and centre.
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Riverina Michael McCormack, Minister for ....
Our Government is committed to protecting every Australian from discrimination.
Today, we have released a second exposure draft of our Religious Discrimination Bill, which incorporates many of the key changes that were suggested by religious bodies and other stakeholders after the first draft Bill was released in August.
The release of the revised Bill for a further period of consultation will provide all members of the Australian community an opportunity to consider these revisions and whether the amended Bill ....
A clearer and simpler rating system for early childhood services was announced today, making it easier for parents to understand how their service rates under the National Quality Framework (NQF).
Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell said the change is something both parents and services have been calling for.
"All providers will be required to display their National Quality Standard (NQS) rating in the format of four stars that correlate to their NQS rating level," Ms Mitchell said.
"Services will ....
A new digital data service will record information relating to rough sleepers in real-time to better facilitate collaboration between service providers for those experiencing homelessness in NSW.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said global tech giant Microsoft has partnered with the NSW Government and the Act to End Street Sleeping Collaboration to bring the project to fruition.
"Every day more than 37,000 people in NSW experience homelessness and this new initiative will provide us with a more accurate understanding of the challenges ....
Bushfire survival plans, swimming between the flags and safe driving are just some of the tips the State's emergency services agencies are urging NSW residents to follow ahead of summer.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott joined emergency services leaders this morning to issue the timely reminder and observe a rescue simulation involving a capsized boat, highlighting the dangers the summer season can bring. Several emergency services vehicles were also on display.
"Havin ....
The South Australian economy will be boosted by a $415 million infrastructure package to bust congestion and make regional roads safer.
The Morrison Government has been working with states and territories to bring forward critical road projects across Australia to drive jobs, strengthen the economy and get people home sooner and safer.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the South Australian package included the acceleration of more than $328 million in federal ....
Sydney-based Swastik Productions stages one of the most successful
shows, Taj Mahal: A Timeless Love Story, at the Riverside Theatre in
Parramatta.
Dazzling costumes, sweeping dance performances, foot-tapping music and a tale
of love as immortal as time itself brought Taj Ma ....
Saturday, 19 October 2019: Glitter, Glamour, Awards and Honor were witnessed in the celebration of 23rd Anniversary of GEMCO Sydney Thanksgiving and Outstanding Achiever/ Talent Awards 2019. After more than two decades of resounding success in the international education industry and building countless strong partnerships, GEMCO Sydney gave it back to the community as a thanksgiving to its clients and recognising the outstanding talents and achievements of Australian South Asian communities.
The event began with a ....
Thousands of short-term migrants exploited by bosses who withhold fair wages will benefit from a $1.6 million statewide project providing free legal help to recover the money they're owed.
Attorney General Mark Speakman today announced the official launch of the new Migrant Employment Legal Service (MELS), a joint initiative of four Sydney-based Community Legal Centres (CLCs), made possible by the NSW Government's
High schools in South West Sydney and on the North Coast will be the first in NSW to participate in an innovative $10 million new pilot program that will transform the way students and parents think about career pathways.
Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said 10 different initiatives grouped under the Educational Pathways Pilot Program will be trialled initially in schools in areas that are experiencing higher levels of youth unemployment.
"The program is aimed at making sure students pick the subjects at school that will put them on the right care ....
Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 14th East Asia Summit and 3rd Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit.
Positive discussions on a range of issues including Prime Minister Morrison’s visit to India in January 2020 and strengtheni ....
NSW drivers can now use a Digital Driver's Licence (DDL) on their smartphone for proof of identity, proof of age and at roadside police checks.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello announced the statewide rollout today at Norths Cammeray, following successful trials in Dubbo, Albury and Sydney's Eastern Beaches.
"We've always put the customer at the heart of everything we do. Opal card and Service NSW have revolutionised the customer experience. The Digital Driver's Licence is the latest way ....
The Morrison and Berejiklian Governments are delivering reliable and affordable energy, making the New South Wales-Queensland Interconnector (QNI) happen.
The Commonwealth and New South Wales Governments will jointly underwrite up to $102 million of the QNI upgrade to ensure the security of electricity in NSW.
This will allow TransGrid, the network transmission service provider for NSW, to fast track critical early works for QNI ahead of the final regulatory determination of the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the decision t ....