The streets of NSW will come alive post-lockdown, thanks to a raft of initiatives and $66 million in funding that will see alfresco dining, outdoor activations and events return. Treasurer Matt Kean said as the state opens up to the fully vaccinated, NSW will be ready for people eager to enjoy a meal and a day out with friends and family.
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NSW $100 vouchers explained: How to get your vouchers and where you can spend them
The NSW State Government has announced a $500 million package that will see every adult in the state be given up to $100 to spend on hospitality and entertainment in the community. Dubbed the “Out and About” voucher scheme, the state Budget initiative has been designed to revitalise NSW’s […]
Celebration Grants
Each year the NSW calendar is filled with events that celebrate our cultural diversity. Festivals and events bring communities together, showcase the benefits of cultural diversity and promote social cohesion and community harmony. Celebration Grants open three times a year, please refer to the grants timetable for details.Celebration Grants of […]
PROTECT AGAINST MOZZIE DISEASES THIS EASTER
Holidaymakers are being urged to safeguard against mosquito-borne viruses during the Easter break, particularly in Northern NSW where recent flooding has created ideal breeding conditions. NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard warned that people spending more time outdoors, particularly if camping, are at increased risk of mosquito-borne viral infections over coming […]
BARANGAROO FERRY HUB TAKES SHAPE
Barangaroo Ferry hub is one step closer to completion with the delivery and instalment of the first roof. The 33 x 13-metre structure, which will provide cover for customers as they move between the floating pontoons and the foreshore, was shipped across the harbour by barge from White Bay and then […]
If it ain’t for a mate, then don’t donate
NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman today called on members of the public to help prevent turning charities into a dumping ground for unwanted, unusable goods. The number of unusable “donations” made to charities peaks during the Christmas and New Year holiday season, adding to the millions of dollars Australian charities […]
Christmas Message from the Minister for Multiculturalism
Christmas message I am delighted to offer my warm Christmas and New Year greetings to everyone in New South Wales. The miracle of the birth of Jesus Christ is a central part of the Christian faith. The Christmas message is an eternal one. It is a message of love, peace […]
South East Light Rail tunnel
FOUNDATIONS POURED FOR NEW LIGHT RAIL TUNNEL The first base slab has been poured today into what will soon be the nine-metre deep CBD and South East Light Rail tunnel. Work has been progressing underneath Moore Park West to construct the light rail tunnel since April, with construction crews excavating […]
DOES YOUR GIFT CARD KEEP ON GIVING?
NSW consumers are being encouraged to dust off their expired gift cards and redeem them this Fair Trading Week. Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello said that Australians spend around $2.5 billion a year on gift cards but arbitrary expiry dates mean millions of dollars go to waste. […]
PREMIER’S ANZAC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
High school students from across the State have an incredible opportunity to develop their understanding of the Anzac legacy by applying for a scholarship to visit battlefields and memorial sites where Australians fought overseas Minister for Veterans Affairs David Elliott today launched the 2017 Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship and encouraged […]