Child safety strengthened with funding boost to Office of the Children's Guardian
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7 January 2026
The Minns Labor Government is strengthening the State’s independent child safety regulator, the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG), with additional resources to boost compliance, review and enforcement activities.
Read moreHomes for essential workers to rise from the Joinery Annandale
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6 January 2025
More new homes for essential workers – just minutes away from Sydney’s CBD – have been given the green light, paving the way for the transformation of the former WestConnex dive site in Annandale.
Read moreSydney Harbour Bridge cycleway ramp opens
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6 January 2026
A rare addition to the Sydney Harbour Bridge is expected to encourage a surge in north-south bike traffic as the Bridge cycleway ramp opens today.
Read moreNew Year Cheer: 15 billion containers recycled in Return and Earn milestone
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3 January 2026
NSW recyclers have benefited from $1.5 billion in refunds by returning a record 15 billion containers through Return and Earn.
Read moreHundreds of school cleaners begin 2026 as public sector workers
MEDIA RELEASE
1 January 2026
More than 600 school cleaners have begun the new year as permanent public sector employees with new reforms to cleaning services beginning today to drive improved outcomes for teachers, students, principals and workers.
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NSW Government appoints new Advocate for Children and Young People
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30 December 2025
The NSW Government has appointed Katherine McKernan as the Advocate for Children and Young People, a statutory role for five years, to lead the newly established Office for Youth within the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).
Read moreTighter gun laws, reforms to bolster community safety pass NSW Parliament
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24 December 2025
Important reforms tightening gun laws, cracking down on hateful symbols, restricting public assemblies following a terrorist attack and giving police more tools to protect the community have passed NSW Parliament.
Read moreMental health support available after Bondi tragedy
MEDIA RELEASE
17 December 2025
NSW Health is stepping up mental health support for anyone impacted by the tragic incident at Bondi on Sunday 14 December.
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NSW Government launches strategy to address the perpetration of domestic and family violence
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10 December 2025
The Minns Labor Government is today launching its landmark strategy to respond to the perpetration of domestic and family violence in New South Wales.
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Minns Labor Government acts on Drake Inquiry report to reform governance of greyhound industry
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9 December 2025
The Minns Labor Government has today announced a range of measures and actions aimed at strengthening the governance, integrity and animal welfare standards of greyhound racing industry in NSW.
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