NSW Fair Trading Minister Matthew Mason-Cox is today warning people to be on their guard against scammers posing as Buddhist monks. “Fake Buddhist monks have once again hit the Sydney streets,” Mr Mason-Cox said.“ As more people converge on the Sydney CBD for Christmas, New Year and holiday festivities, so to have these scam monks. […]
Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay is reminding boaties to take extra care when celebrating on the Harbour this New Years Eve with special conditions in place to ensure a safe environment to bring in the new year. “Every year we see more and more boats on the Harbour enjoying what is described as […]
Minister for Regional Tourism John Barilaro said the increasing appetite from the Indian market to include regional NSW into travel itineraries builds upon the strong results in the year ending September 2014, which saw 86,500 visitors from India come to NSW, who stayed 3.2 million nights and spent $192 million. Mr Barilaro said a new […]
NSW Fair Trading Minister Matthew Mason-Cox is urging bargain-hungry consumers to shop around and do their homework before the end-of-year sales frenzy. “As one of the biggest trading days of the year, consumers will be out in force looking for the best bargains, while retailers will be discounting heavily to tempt shoppers with post-Christmas deals,” […]
A tougher industry code of conduct and a licensing scheme for motor vehicle insurance loss assessors are among a range of key measures to be introduced by the NSW Government to safeguard consumers, NSW Fair Trading Minister, Matthew Mason-Cox, said today. After careful consideration, the NSW Government had decided to support most of the recommendations […]
Motorists using the M5 East Motorway will benefit from up to the minute travel time information this holiday season with the start of upgrades of electronic message signs along this busy corridor. Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay said from tomorrow, motorists will be given additional travel advice, in time for the busy holiday […]
Environment Minister Rob Stokes today reminded the community of the ban on commercial solarium UV tanning units coming into effect at the end of the year. “From 2015, it will be illegal to offer UV tanning services for a fee in NSW, and anyone caught doing so risks fines of up to $44,000,” Mr Stokes […]
Nominations for the 2015 Premier’s Multicultural Community Medals are now open and tickets for the Premier’s Harmony Dinner are now on sale, Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello has announced today. Winners of the medals will be announced by NSW Premier Mike Baird at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on Thursday […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner today announced 22 new appointments to the boards of 13 of the state’s 15 Local Health Districts. Mrs Skinner thanked outgoing board members for their commitment and efforts to achieve the best care for patients in their regions. “I am delighted that today’s appointments mean our Local Health Districts continue to […]
Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced new lifts at Circular Quay Station will open for train customers over the weekend – in time for the busy holiday season. The NSW Government has installed two new lifts at the station to provide easy access for the elderly, customers with disability, parents with prams and thousands of […]