The world’s best men’s volleyball team, Brazil, will take on Australia’s Volleyroos in Sydney, after the NSW Government secured two FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) World League matches to be played next month. The FIVB World League is a globally recognised competition, which is played in 16 host cities around the world. Minister […]
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott and Regional Recovery Coordinator Brigadier Darren Naumann today visited the Wyong State Emergency Service (SES) unit to thank volunteers who helped save lives and houses during the recent storms. Mr Elliott said the NSW SES and other emergency services workers had been outstanding in the immediate aftermath and […]
Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Pru Goward and Attorney General Gabrielle Upton today invited NSW residents to have their say on an Australian-first scheme to protect people who may be at risk of domestic violence. The NSW Government is delivering on its key election commitment to pilot a Domestic […]
The legacy of the 2000 Sydney Olympics lives on with the Tokyo Government expressing an interest to collaborate with the NSW Government as Tokyo prepares to host the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and the 2020 Olympic Games. NSW Premier Mike Baird today met with the Governor of Tokyo Yoichi Masuzoe during his first […]
New South Wales customers will soon have unprecedented access to translation services through Service NSW centres. Minister for Multiculturalism John Ajaka was today joined by the Member for Holsworthy Melanie Gibbons at the Liverpool Service NSW centre to launch the initiative. Following a successful trial in two Service NSW service centres, the translation […]
In response to concerns highlighted in a report by the Public Sector Commission, the State Government is reforming the governance structure of Healthway. Health Minister Kim Hames said it was time to draw a line in the sand and create a legislative environment that set the organisation up for success and the restoration of […]
Minister for Emergency Services David Elliott today announced firefighters at City of Sydney Fire Station are the first to receive new cutting-edge helmets as part of a rollout to Fire and Rescue NSW’s (FRNSW) 6,800 fire officers. Mr Elliott and FRNSW Commissioner Greg Mullins visited the station as firefighters were fitted and trained for the […]
An independent design advisory panel has been established to provide expert planning advice for the assessment of the Barangaroo precinct. The appointment of the panel will assist the Department of Planning and Environment to assess modifications to the Barangaroo concept plan. The members of the design advisory panel are: Mr Peter Poulet […]
Today I will launch two Australian initiatives to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence. This year also marks 50 years of Australia-Singapore diplomatic relations. I will officially open Singapore Zoo’s new koala exhibit with Singaporean Foreign Minister Shanmugam. This exciting exhibit will be home to our four furry ambassadors: Paddle, Chan, Pellita and Idalia. […]
NSW has cemented its position as the most confident state in the nation when it comes to consumer sentiment. NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian welcomed the news, which showed the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment for NSW rising by 4.9 per cent to 111.1 in May. “This impressive result confirms that consumers […]