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New rules for learner drivers

The pressure on parents to teach their children to drive is about to be eased under new rules announced. From December 19, one hour of structured driving tuition

Dangerous fire days ahead for NSW

NSW residents are warned to be prepared, with the searing temperatures over the next few

NSW schools become bilingual

Four NSW primary schools have been selected to become bilingual in Asian languages.

Berry hall wins world architecture award

The Berry Sport and Recreation Centre on the NSW South Coast has won an International design award at the prestigious World Architecture Festival in Barcelona.

NSW government leads the way in planning for sea level rise

The NSW Government has announced the next steps in it’s plan to respond to the future challenges of sea level rise, and how to protect coast communities.

“Targeting Tinnies” safety campaign

Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi has launched a state-wide safety campaign aimed at small open boats, or ‘tinnies’, following a number of recent fatal accidents.

Australian Reptile Park celebrates 60 years

Minister for Tourism, Jodi McKay and Member for the Entrance Grant McBride will officially launch the Australian Reptile Park’s 60th birthday celebrations at Somersby on the Central Coast today.

Clean your smoke alarms as part of dust storm mop-up

Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan today urged people to include their home’s smoke alarms in their clean-up following last week’s dust storms.

Minister encourages more women to get breast screens

With today marking the beginning of breast cancer awareness month, Minister Assisting on Health (Cancer) Barbara Perry has urged more NSW women...

Minister encourages more women to get breast screens

With today marking the beginning of breast cancer awareness month, Minister Assisting on Health (Cancer) Barbara Perry has urged more NSW women...

Reel in a big one, not a fine this fishing season

Minister for Primary Industries, Ian Macdonald, today used the start of the 2009/2010 Recreational Fishing Season to urge all fishers to enjoy their sport and obey rules.

NSW: the surfing capital of Australia

NSW will be promoted as the premier surf destination in Australia as part of a NSW Government tourism initiative to be launched today.

Good will week

To encourage and remind adults in NSW to make sure they have an up-to-date and legally valid will.