Member for Parramatta, Geoff Lee said the NSW Government’s commitment to build a $5 million pedestrian bridge across Pennant Hills Road near Masons Drive at North Parramatta is one step closer. Residents are being asked to lodge their feedback by 22 April 2016. “With thousands of motorists using the road every day, including heavy vehicles, the pedestrian bridge […]
Two Queensland companies are set to deliver for the troops today – with the first of hundreds of Army’s new super trucks rolling into Enoggera Barracks. State Development Minister and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham said two Queensland companies started delivery on their job-generating Australian Defence Force contracts at the Gallipoli […]
A sneak peek of the new documentary series by Sir David Attenborough on the Great Barrier Reef revealed previously unseen footage of the great work being done to protect green turtles on remote Raine Island. Attending an early screening this evening of part two of the three part BBC series, Minister for the Environment, Dr […]
Almost half of Australia’s cranes are on Sydney’s skyline making it the nation’s “construction king”, the latest RLB Crane Index shows. RLB said there are now 288 cranes on Sydney’s skyline – the greatest level of activity Sydney has experienced since the Index’s launch in 2013. Crane activity has more than tripled in Sydney over […]
Sydney’s traditional Anzac Day march through the CBD will for the first time run down Elizabeth Street this year, leading those who take part directly to the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance and Minister for Veterans Affairs David Elliott today said the change of route for the march […]
NSW seniors will have access to discounted rides thanks to an Australian first alliance between ride-sharing service Uber and the NSW Government, Minister for Ageing John Ajaka today announced. “My vision is for seniors to live active, healthy and happy lives as they age. To do that, we need to make it easy for seniors […]
Acting Premier and Minister for Police Troy Grant and Minister for Roads Duncan Gay today announced new incident response measures to clear accidents faster following a review of a major crash on Sydney Harbour Bridge last month. Mr Grant said Transport for NSW’s CBD Co-ordination Office and NSW Police have completed a thorough review of […]
Construction has now started on a $1 billion hotel development on the Gold Coast, which will provide a significant boost to the city’s high-end tourism market and support more than 2,700 jobs during construction. Acting Premier Jackie Trad and Minister for Tourism Kate Jones today joined representatives from Wanda Ridong Group and Brookfield Multiplex, as […]
Young people are being urged to roll up their sleeves and help make their communities stronger ahead of National Youth Week, John Ajaka, Minister responsible for youth and volunteering today announced. More than 100 young people attended the It Starts With Us! Forum at NSW Parliament House. The Forum was supported by NSW Volunteering and […]
New generation burgundy-coloured apple coming soon to stores Result of more than 20 years commitment by WA apple breeders Western Australian consumers will be the first to sink their teeth into a new locally bred apple, distinguished by its rich burgundy colour. Agriculture and Food Minister Dean Nalder today announced the trademark name of the […]