NSW Government puts puppies and buyers first with law changes starting 1 December
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15 November 2025
From 1 December, identification numbers for dog breeders and caps on the number of litters dogs can have, will become mandatory as part of a Minns Labor Government crackdown on unethical dog breeding practices.
Read moreTilt wagons helping Sydney Trains lean into reliability
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Friday, 14 November, 2025
The Minns Labor Government’s overhaul of rail maintenance has been given a shot in the arm, with the arrival of six state-of-the-art tilt wagons which will allow the safe movement of preassembled sections of track to speed up work and reduce passenger disruption.
Read moreMarrickville welcomes new Return and Earn depot
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13 November 2025
Marrickville is now home to a new Return and Earn depot designed to make recycling large numbers of eligible bottles, cans and cartons easier than ever before.
Read moreSlashing red tape to make heritage sites more energy efficient
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13 November 2025
Owners of state heritage-listed properties can now install solar panels, batteries, insulation and draught proofing without seeking formal approval, under changes that will make properties more energy efficient and ensure cheaper, renewable energy is accessible to more people.
Read moreNSW Government moves to deliver tougher underquoting laws
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13 November 2025
The Minns Labor Government is set to overhaul the state’s underquoting laws, with consultation beginning on proposed reforms to lift professional standards across the real estate sector, improve transparency in property listings and boost buyer confidence.
Read moreSYDENHAM BUS LAYOVER OPENS, BOOSTING SAFETY AND BUS EFFICIENCY
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12 November 2025
A new bus layover near Sydenham Station and Metro, designed to improve safety and connectivity, has officially opened.
Read morePresumptive Cancer
11 November 2025
Today, Minister Dib and Minister Cotsis announced the NSW Government is backing in first responders by introducing legislation to expand the number of cancers where firefighters are presumed to qualify for workers compensation.
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New penalty for landlords permitting illicit tobacco and vapes
MEDIA RELEASE
11 November 2025
The Minns Labor Government will create an offence for commercial landlords who knowingly permit
premises to be used by tenants to sell illicit tobacco and illegal vapes, with the introduction of the
Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Landlord Offences) Bill 2025.
Southwest Metro project enters high-speed train testing
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10 November 2025
High-speed testing of trains on the Southwest Metro line begins this week, marking another major step towards the start of turn up and go services on the former T3 rail line between Sydenham and Bankstown.
Read moreStrata reforms kick-in with new powers for NSW Fair Trading and better support for owners in financial hardship
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8 November 2025
New strata laws are now in place to provide relief for owners facing cost-of-living pressures.
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