AS AUSTRALIANS prepare to embark on their favourite summer roadtrips, a new poll shows the majority of us are worried about extreme weather ruining our plans. An Essential Research survey for the Climate Council found 61% of Australians are concerned about...
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Wentworth Street Bridge Project Reaches Full Completion
The Wentworth Street Bridge replacement project has been successfully completed after nine months of extensive work, culminating in final landscaping, delivering a significant upgrade to the crucial crossing over Rocky Ponds Creek. Funded by the NSW Government’s...
Motorists urged to stay safe on the roads over Christmas
Motorists heading off for a Christmas celebration or a summer escape this week are being reminded to plan their journey and drive safely this holiday period, with high traffic volumes expected across NSW. NSW Police will enforce double demerits for speeding,...
$50 Million Investment Boost for Regional Communities
The Minns Labor Government is continuing work to ensure regional communities thrive, with $50 million in grants becoming available for initiatives that promote regional economic development and support employment creation and retention. Businesses, consortiums, local...
Lifeline New England Northwest is Calling for Community Support this Christmas.
Lifeline are expecting over 125,000 connections with their service over December through their 13 11 14 phone, text and webchat services. With various factors such as loneliness, financial pressure and relationships coming together at this time of year, distress...
Drought Plan Next Step for Farmers
The Albanese Labor Government is preparing for drought and ready to work with farmers and their communities to manage its impact with today’s release of the new Drought Plan. The Drought Plan provides a clearer framework for how the government approaches...
Multi-Agency Operation to Clamp Down on Illegal Seafood Sales this Festive Season
As the 2024 festive season approaches, authorities are intensifying efforts to tackle illegal seafood sales across NSW. The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and NSW Police have again joined forces for Operation Trident, a statewide...
Timely Reminder This Christmas to Shop With Respect
The NSW Government is reminding consumers to behave respectfully during the Christmas shopping rush with tough new laws, a support line and “shop with respect” messaging distributed in shopping centres across the state to help protect retail workers. The timely...
Countdown to Christmas: Post Your Gifts Before Its Too Late!
Australia Post is urging customers to get their Christmas gifts in the mail, with just one week left to meet its last sending date deadlines. For sending to and from most destinations within Australia via Parcel Post, gifts should be sent by Friday 20 December to...
