Parramatta moves ahead with trial entertainment precinct in CBD
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arramatta is set to trial a Special Entertainment Precinct in its central business district, part of a broader state push to strengthen nightlife and...
$5m plan targets gaps in sexual violence support
The federal and the NSW government have announced a $5 million package aimed at improving how victim-survivors of sexual violence engage with the justice...
Parramatta opens first community recycling centre to tackle problem waste
Residents in Parramatta now have access to a dedicated facility for disposing of difficult household waste, following the opening of the city’s first community...
NSW pushes for GST reform as latest carve-up delivers record low share
The New South Wales Government is calling for changes to the way the Goods and Services Tax is distributed, following a decision that has...
Tangara upgrade brings train manufacturing jobs back to the Hunter
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rain manufacturing is returning to the Hunter region, with the NSW Government backing a major program to extend the life of Sydney’s Tangara fleet...
New penalties aim to stop taxi fare disputes and improve access for passengers with...
Taxi drivers in New South Wales who refuse to accept approved travel subsidy payments or mistreat passengers using wheelchairs will face fines of up...
Federal government retreat on SBS production hub draws Parramatta criticism
City of Parramatta leaders have criticised the Federal Government after it pulled back from previously expected funding for a planned Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)...
Record prosecutions as NSW sharpens focus on domestic violence offenders
New figures from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research point to a rise in domestic violence prosecutions across New South Wales, with...
NSW moves to strengthen hate crime laws after attacks on LGBTQIA+ community
New South Wales is set to introduce tougher penalties for hate crimes, following a series of attacks targeting members of the LGBTQIA+ community that...
NSW launches digital birth certificates for young adults
Young people in New South Wales aged 16 to 21 can now access a Digital Birth Certificate, giving them a secure and convenient way...