The NSW Government is taking action to protect children by introducing tougher laws around Working With Children Checks (WWCC) to the Parliament, Minister for Family and Community Services Brad Hazzard announced today. “The NSW Government will not compromise on the safety of children,” Mr Hazzard said. “People who have committed serious offences, such […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner has welcomed tonight’s passage through the Upper House of legislation prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes to children. A Bill to amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Act was passed in the Upper House, ensuring restrictions relating to the sale to minors, display and advertising of e-cigarettes are comparable to other […]
Environment Minister Mark Speakman has congratulated 30 National Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters for their long service. A ceremony was held at Parliament House to recognise the recipients today. The National Medal was awarded to 16 firefighters for 15 years of service, 13 Clasp awards were presented for 25 years of service and one […]
The 2015-16 NSW Budget secures Western NSW’s water future while continuing to invest in schools, hospitals, sports facilities and transport links. Parliamentary Secretary for Western NSW Sarah Mitchell said the budget would help improve everyday lives in Western NSW while ensuring the region is prepared for growth. “The budget presents big opportunities for […]
Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said NSW is set for a tourist boon, with a record $176 million allocated to tourism and major events in the NSW 2015-16 Budget. “This Budget secures the continued delivery of new initiatives which have seen NSW lead Australia in visitor numbers, visitor nights and […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance today announced a new underground railway station at Barangaroo will be part of the plans for the new Sydney Metro – Australia’s biggest public transport project. The NSW Budget 2015-16 includes $84 million to continue planning and development for the second harbour […]
This evening I paid tribute to the dedication and professionalism of healthcare workers and support staff from the Australian-managed Hastings Airfield Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Sierra Leone. Members of the Ebola response team gathered at Parliament House tonight and received medals in recognition of their service from their employer, Aspen Medical. In total, 49 […]
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At least 60 children fell ill on Tuesday after having their mid-day meal at a government school in Bihar’s Bhojpur district, officials said. The children complained of uneasiness after consuming the meal at Mathia Middle School, and were admitted to the hospital where the condition of four of them is stated to be critical, a […]
A young man from a militancy-plagued region in Jammu and Kashmir has cracked the AIIMS medical entrance test and is itching to join the country’s premier medical institute as a doctor. Shahid Nabi, a resident of Tral, a town 60 km from Srinagar, has also secured the eighth rank in the Jammu and Kashmir Common […]