New transport links ready to criss-cross Parramatta as Light Rail testing reaches halfway mark
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New transport links ready to criss-cross Parramatta as Light Rail testing reaches halfway mark
Tuesday 25 June 2024
A missing link on the popular new Alfred Street walking and cycling path will be filled, thanks to a $5.3 million investment from the Minns Labor Government.
Read moreStrengthening the justice system to better protect domestic and family violence victim survivors
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Strengthening the justice system to better protect domestic and family violence victim survivors
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Content Warning: This media release contains themes of domestic and family violence.
The NSW Government will introduce significant legal reforms that will make it more difficult for those accused of serious domestic violence offences to get bail.
Read moreWay forward for Sydney Trains as final Rail Review released
The final Sydney Trains Review has been released, outlining key challenges and recommendations, including major system upgrades, fleet reliability and workforce gaps.
The findings provide a framework for reform that will shape the future of our railways in New South Wales.
Sydney bus drivers to receive staff opal cards from today
New and current bus drivers right across Sydney will be receiving their staff Opal cards from today.
Read moreMajor milestone reached in Rail Repair Plan
Sydney Trains’ Rail Repair Plan has reached a key milestone three months ahead of schedule with more than 1,916 high-priority defects and over 29,000 defects in total repaired since the NSW Government launched the work.
Read moreInterim NSW VET Review released
The NSW Government today released the Interim NSW VET Review into the state’s vocational education and training sector.
Read moreNew Parramatta River Class Ferry arrives in Sydney, ready to begin service
The first new Australian built Parramatta River Class ferry has just arrived in Sydney after passing the ultimate sea test, crossing the Bass Strait.
Read moreMusic to the ears: new recording and touring grants
Musicians and artists are set to receive a boost under the NSW Labor Government with the opening of grants focused on rebuilding the NSW touring circuit.
Read moreSchool counsellor vacancies drop amid recruitment drive to support student wellbeing
The NSW Government is moving ahead with its election commitment to recruit an additional 250 (FTE) school counsellors, with 86 new school counsellors and psychologists starting work in NSW public schools at the beginning of this school year amid a 35% drop in vacancies since last year.
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Planning begins for $350 million Canterbury Hospital Redevelopment
An important step has been taken for the biggest upgrade of Canterbury Hospital in 26 years, with the project’s lead design team appointed.
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