Thursday, September 3, 2026

New Appin Road underpass delivers safer passage for koalas

With koala breeding season now underway and wildlife activity set to increase through the warmer months, a new wildlife underpass at Noorumba Reserve is giving koalas and other native animals a safer way to cross Appin Road in Sydney’s South West.

The 52-metre-long underpass is the first of three planned along Appin Road, allowing

Renewed Argyle Bailey Reserve opens for Hawkesbury community

The Hawkesbury community has a renewed place to gather, play and enjoy the outdoors, with the upgrade of Argyle Bailey Reserve now complete.

The project has delivered new walking paths, a picnic area with barbecue facilities, modern public amenities and upgrades to drainage and car parking infrastructure, improving the popular reserve for residents and visitors.

The renewal was supported by $2.23 million from the Community Local Infrastructure

Work soars ahead on Mount Ousley interchange as crews prepare for final weekend closure

The third and final scheduled weekend closure of Mount Ousley Road is set to take place this weekend, marking an important milestone for the Albanese and Minns Labor governments’ $402 million Mount Ousley Interchange project.

The closure, from Friday 4 September to Monday 7 September, weather permitting, will see

Minns Government commits to drug checking at NSW music festivals after successful trial

The Minns Labor Government has announced a $4.3 million commitment to continue drug checking services at selected NSW music festivals from October this year, following a successful 12 month trial and independent evaluation.

The independent evaluation led by the University of Sydney found the drug checking trial

From construction site to community space: Minns Government unveils plans for Cammeray Parklands

The Minns Labor Government has today revealed plans for a vibrant new green space on Sydney’s lower north shore for the community to relax, play and connect with nature in Cammeray.

The land, which is currently being used as a construction site for the Western Harbour

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

NSW marks Foster Care Week with landmark reform

A new strategy which will provide more practical support for foster carers, has been unveiled during Foster and Kinship Care Week.

The new ‘Out-of-Home Care Carer Strategy’ is the State’s first dedicated strategy and has been developed in consultation with more than 1,000 carers over the past two years.

There are over 15,000 foster carers in NSW who open their hearts and homes to vulnerable

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Student enrolments highlight strong demand for new Medowie High School

More than 130 students are set to make history as the first Year 7 cohort at the new Medowie High School, as the Minns Labor Government delivers the public high school the local community has fought for over decades.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington recently visited the site to inspect construction

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Minns Labor Government’s $11.6 million boost expands pathways to trades and skilled careers for 7,500 more students

The Minns Labor Government is investing $11.6 million to expand the Educational Pathways Program (EPP), giving thousands more NSW public high school students a direct pathway into trades, vocational training and skilled careers.

The investment across four years will expand the highly successful program into three more

Minns Labor Government continues its commitment to supporting businesses across regional NSW with a business forum in Cessnock

The Minns Labor Government is continuing its commitment to supporting businesses across regional NSW holding a business forum in Cessnock. 

The forum will provide over 50 local businesses with practical advice, resources and insights all geared towards helping better manage their workers compensation premiums and save on their premiums.  

With the gross incurred workers compensation cost at $33M per year in the Cessnock Local

AUSTAR METRO LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE COMMENCE MONTHLY FEATURES ON ORGANISING SUMMER WEDDINGS IN SYDNEY

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Australian lifestyle web portal Austar Metro to commence publishing a series of features on tips for organising Sydney weddings & events during Summer months.

SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Austar Metro is an online magazine that run features on all lifestyle matters, travel and fashion for the discerning blog reader on the web. The site