NSW Premier Mike Baird today attended the signing of two historic agreements between TAFE NSW and Chinese universities that secured a unique relationship between TAFE NSW in China. The official signing ceremony took place during Mr Baird’s first international mission as Premier in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, in the NSW Sister-State of Guangdong. TAFE […]
Minister for Roads and Freight Duncan Gay has announced a new version of the Live Traffic App with a text to speech function for motorists while they are on the road. Mr Gay said the Live Traffic App has proven hugely popular already with more than three quarters of a million downloads of the app […]
The Australian and NSW Governments are getting on with building a stronger and more prosperous Western Sydney with new design improvements for the 10 kilometre Bringelly Road upgrade now available for community feedback. Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Jamie Briggs said the Australian and New South Wales governments had committed $509 million towards […]
NSW Fair Trading Minister, Matthew Mason-Cox, today is urging do-it-yourself enthusiasts to proceed with caution when doing work around the home or under their vehicle this Father’s Day. “DIY gadgets are popular purchases for Father’s Day and many dads, me included, will be tempted to try out the new gadgets and do maintenance and improvements […]
$200,000 is available for the 2015 NSW Seniors Week grants program with applications closing on 19 September for applicants including community groups and councils. “This year grants are available up to $5,000 per applicant, a great initiative from the NSW Government for the seniors in our community,” said Geoff Lee, Member for Parramatta. “This is our opportunity to […]
Minister for Ageing John Ajaka today encouraged everyone to show their appreciation for grandparents by nominating for this year’s NSW Grandparent of the Year Awards. “Grandparents play a significant role in the home and indeed, the community,’ said Mr Ajaka. As a grandparent of six months, I am beginning to understand what an honour and […]
NSW Minister for Finance and Services Dominic Perrottet today announced a $2 million dollar injection for a return to work program for people who have suffered spinal-cord injuries. Mr Perrottet said the NSW Government would continue to fund the Lifetime Care and Support Authority’s (LTCSA) In-Voc Program for an additional five years, following an almost […]
The Minister for Veterans Affairs’, Victor Dominello today announced the 25 secondary schools that will have the opportunity to send four students and one teacher to the Anzac Day Dawn Service Commemorations at Gallipoli in April 2015. Mr Dominello said the schools were drawn by NSW Centenary of Anzac Ambassador Olwyn Green OAM in a […]
Attorney General Brad Hazzard today welcomed former NSW District Court Chief Judge the Honourable Reginald Blanch AM to his new role as chairperson of the Serious Offenders Review Council. Mr Blanch replaces acting chairperson Edward Selwyn OAM. Mr Selwyn will resume his position as Alternate Chair which he has held since 2012. Mr Hazzard said […]
The health and wellbeing of workers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds is the focus of this year’s Multicultural Health Week, launched today by Health Minister Jillian Skinner. Local MPs Kevin Connolly (Riverstone) and Andrew Rohan (Smithfield) joined Mrs Skinner at the event aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles for multicultural communities. “Multicultural Health Week […]