FARE DODGERS TO FACE NEW HURDLES AT TICKET GATES

FARE DODGERS TO FACE NEW HURDLES AT TICKET GATES

NSW Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance today announced the next stage in the rollout of ‘jump-proof’ ticket barriers at train stations with the installation of six new gates at Bankstown Station.   The Opal-only gates help to reduce fare evasion with higher gate paddles making it much harder for people to jump over […]

SUPPORTING QUAKERS HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

SUPPORTING QUAKERS HILL PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS

Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli today visited Quakers Hill Public School to see how they have used flexible needs-based funding to provide specialised support for students.   Mr Piccoli said that government schools across NSW have received an additional $197 million in 2014 and 2015, funding made possible by the NSW Government signing up to […]

HARRIS PARK COMMUNITY PULLS TOGETHER

HARRIS PARK COMMUNITY PULLS TOGETHER

The local community has rallied following a shooting incident in Harris Park.   The shooting occurred in a busy part of Harris Park, also known as Little India, because it’s home to some of Sydney’s finest Indian restaurants.   Police Commander, Wayne Cox and Local Member Parramatta MP Geoff Lee were quick to meet with […]

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION GRANTS

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND REHABILITATION GRANTS

Environment Minister Mark Speakman has invited community organisations and councils to apply for a share of the NSW Government’s $5.3 million Restoration and Rehabilitation Grants Program.   Mr Speakman said the Environmental Trust Grants Program aimed to help community organisations, local councils and other groups run projects that would prevent or reduce environmental degradation at […]

JOBS FOR NSW TO DRIVE 150,000 NEW JOBS

JOBS FOR NSW TO DRIVE 150,000 NEW JOBS

NSW Premier Mike Baird today announced the establishment of Jobs for NSW – an innovative new body to drive the creation of 150,000 new jobs over the next four years and cement NSW as the engine room of the Australian economy.   The ground-breaking initiative will be led by the private-sector and work with government […]