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.
New powers to protect community safety
Legislation will be introduced to Parliament today to give the Government new powers to protect public safety and cancel public housing leases in extreme cases.
$100,000 for Parramatta's homeless
$100,000 in State Government funding will be given to the Parramatta Mission, a community emergency accommodation provider.
Storm Season Preparation
The Minister for Emergency Services Steve Whan today strongly urged people around NSW to do all they can to prepare for the storm season.
Australian First Polystyrene Recycling at Sydney Markets
In an Australian first, polystyrene fruit boxes that used to find their way into landfill will be melted, compressed and recycled on the spot at Sydney Markets
New learner driver demerit points system starts
Minister for Transport David Campbell today announced new rules that extend the demerit point system to learner drivers, to encourage safer driving
World triathlon returns to Sydney harbour
Sydney’s iconic Harbour will once again play host to a world class triathlon competition when the first leg of the 2010 Dextro Energy Triathlon International Triathlon Union
Sydney Ports appoints new Harbour Master
Ports and Waterways Minister welcomes the appointment of Captain Steven Young...
Warm weather wreaks havoc on NSW wheat crop
Hot, dry weather across the NSW cropping belt in August and early September has already cut the NSW wheat crop by an estimated one million tonnes