Sydney has once again been recognised as a top tourist destination with the world-class city ranked number five in the U.S News top 25 World’s Best Places to Visit list. U.S News compiled the list of destinations using opinions and recommendations from travel experts and users, with Sydney the only Australian city to make […]
The introduction of any cost-recovery fees for processing mining, exploration and prospecting applications will be deferred to complement the passage of major reform legislation, set to benefit the industry through simpler, more streamlined approvals. Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion said he had listened to constructive industry input. The Minister paid special tribute to […]
Minister for Skills John Barilaro today congratulated the 500th apprentice employed at the Barangaroo Skills Exchange (BSX) hub that allows apprentices to apply their trade on-site. Mr Barilaro also joined the 50th Indigenous apprentice to celebrate the partnership between TAFE NSW, Lendlease and the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council. “Almost 7,000 workers have […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird today announced the NSW Government will provide travel concessions to asylum seekers to help them access important social and community services and increase their participation in our society. The concessions will be the most generous of any state in the nation – equivalent to the concessions currently available under the […]
The NSW Government today invited education providers and other organisations that work with international students to pitch for part-Government funding of projects to enhance international students’ experience in NSW. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the funding for partner projects aimed to support a wide range of initiatives that would […]
Premier and State Development Minister Colin Barnett will travel to Singapore tomorrow, joining Prime Minister Tony Abbott to promote investment opportunities across northern Australia. Mr Barnett and Mr Abbott will attend a high-level investment roundtable on the topic of northern Australia, along with Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. […]
Minister responsible for Fair Trading Victor Dominello is urging consumers to read the fine print of any accommodation or lifestyle scheme that promises cheap rates or special deals for members. Mr Dominello said in many cases consumers receive an unsolicited telephone call offering them membership or access to discount hotel accommodation provided they pay […]
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Troy Grant has congratulated the NSW Police Force after $50 million of ice was seized during an operation in Sydney. “There is no drug as corrosive to human decency as the drug ice and I applaud the NSW Police Force for their hard work getting 50 kilograms of this […]
Today’s launch of the Australian Sports Diplomacy Strategy 2015-18 signals a new era of partnership between the Australian Government and sporting organisations. Together, we will leverage our outstanding sports skills, facilities and knowledge to promote Australia and strengthen our links with countries and communities in the region. The strategy highlights our excellence in […]
Minister for Lands and Water Niall Blair was on hand today as tunnelling began on a $90 million 2.4-kilometre drain – the biggest to be built in Sydney in more than 30 years. During severe wet weather Green Square becomes severely flooded, often more than two metres deep – but this drain will be […]