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NSW Ambulance has today welcomed 56 new paramedic graduates and 19 emergency medical call takers, who have been officially inducted into the service at a ceremony held at the State Operations Centre in Sydney.
The paramedic graduates will be posted across NSW to complete the clinical
The Minns Labor Government is investing $450,000 to expand Gotcha4Life’s Mentally Fit Schools program to 20 regional primary schools, helping more children build the skills and confidence to manage life’s ups and downs.
The investment will support 10 schools in the Central West and 10 across the
The Minns Labor Government is delivering greater transparency for homebuyers and more clarity for real estate agents with the commencement of new underquoting laws this month.
Underquoting occurs when a property is advertised at a price below an agent's reasonable estimate of its selling price. It can waste buyers' time and money and create a false impression about what a property is worth.
From 17 November, real estate agents will be required to comply with the first tranche of
New South Wales will request the Commonwealth, state, and territory governments consider moving back to handwritten writing tests for students in Years 5, 7, and 9, after recent NAPLAN results reinforced a national decline in writing.
The Minns Labor Government’s push for NAPLAN writing tests to return to pen and paper
Communities across rural and regional NSW have been given their first look at the design for new regional helicopter bases, as part of a planned expansion to NSW’s aeromedical network and enhancing access to emergency care.
Moruya and Wagga Wagga will be the first of the new regional ambulance helicopter bases
The Minns Labor Government today announces that the new Armed Response Command (ARC) has commenced operations, delivering a permanent, highly trained policing capability to rapidly respond to serious threats and help keep our communities safe.
ARC officially becomes operational today (Sunday 1 November 2026), following months of
Just days after the first passenger flights out of Western Sydney International Airport, Bradfield City is taking another major step towards becoming a thriving hub for jobs, industry and innovation, with the Minns Labor Government opening Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a development partner to deliver Bradfield City’s new Enterprise Precinct.
Located next to the Advanced Manufacturing Precinct and a short walk from the
Seven years after the site was first purchased, Powerhouse Parramatta is counting down the last seven days before its doors open to the public next Saturday, November 7, 2026.
This weekend, Powerhouse Parramatta teams will put their training and detailed preparation into practice, with 3,000 staff, builders, family and friends invited in to help the team put the
Building and construction in Tasmania is booming, with the latest infrastructure pipeline now boasting $45.6 billion of public and private projects, providing the workforce with certainty for years to come.
The latest 10-Year Infrastructure Pipeline update shows a steady stream of work
Building an even better education system is a core part of our Government’s 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future.
We are continuing to deliver for students right across the State, with the 2026 Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey showing strong results.
Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said these positive results reflect our strong
Families, locals and visitors can now enjoy easier and safer access through one of Brunswick Heads’ most popular foreshore destinations, with the NSW Government completing a package of improvements at Torakina Reserve.
Set between the Brunswick River and Torakina Beach, the reserve is a much-
With the spring rental season now in full bloom, the Minns Labor Government is encouraging renters across NSW to take full advantage of the cost-of-living tools it has delivered. This includes Smart Rental Bonds, the latest way the Government is helping to put money back in renters’ pockets.
Renters are on the frontline of housing affordability stress. As families and
The Hawkesbury community is set for a major boost to frontline emergency care, with construction now underway on the new South Windsor ambulance station.
The investment at South Windsor will strengthen frontline emergency ambulance services and provide paramedics with a modern base and additional capacity to support the growing Hawkesbury community.
The purpose-built ambulance station on Acacia Close is being delivered as part of
NSW Health staff and volunteers have been celebrated for their innovation, kindness and commitment to providing outstanding care at the 28th annual NSW Health Awards, held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney last night.
The awards are a celebration of the people and teams across NSW Health
The program will boost the capacity of not-for-profit community organisations to better identify, recognise and support unpaid carers.
Building on the record of the previous grant round, the Carers Investment Grant
Three more level crossings in western New South Wales are now safer for motorists, pedestrians and freight operators, with several others nearing completion ahead of the busy grain harvest.
New boom gates, flashing lights and warning bells are now operating at crossings
The Minns Government has announced Bunnamagoo Wines General Manager Angus Barnes as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Graham Gregory Award, recognising his exceptional leadership, service and impact on the New South Wales wine industry.
NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty presented the award to Mr Barnes at
The NSW Government is reminding locals to have their say and help prioritise short, medium and long term projects along the Golden Highway corridor, as part of the new $1.74 billion Regional Corridors Upgrade Program.
A Strategic Options Summary Report has been prepared, identifying projects
The Sydney Dogs & Cats Home has officially reopened its doors at a new permanent site at Kurnell, in a major expansion which will result in thousands more pets reunited with their owners or finding loving new homes.
Since 1946, Sydney Dogs & Cats Home has been providing shelter and
Today I announce that I will not re-contest my seat of Wyong at the upcoming New South Wales State Election on 13 March 2027.
I can confirm that I will continue in my current role as the local member for Wyong and carry out my full ministerial duties within the Minns Labor Government until the election.
The announcement marks the conclusion of a parliamentary career spanning 16
Communities across rural and regional NSW have been given their first look at the design for new regional helicopter bases, as part of a planned expansion to NSW’s aeromedical network and enhancing access to emergency care.
Moruya and Wagga Wagga will be the first of the new regional ambulance
Today at 4:31am, the first train left Bankstown Station marking the commencement of passenger services on the new Southwest Metro.
Prior to the first service, hundreds of passengers lined the platform at the new Bankstown Station ready to board Train Set 29, which departed for the 66-kilometre, 80-minute journey to Tallawong via the CBD.
This ends one of the most complex rail transformation projects in the world, with
The $164 million Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade will soon reach a major milestone, with the new western roundabout set to open to traffic early next month.
The milestone follows the opening of the new flyover bridge in June and will see
Seven-year-old Australian-Indonesian pop star Arrow Travnick, who recently released her debut single, Gen Alpha (Me vs AI).
Seven-year-old Australian-Indonesian singer Arrow Travnick launches her debut single, exploring AI and creativity through the eyes of Gen Alpha.
SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, October 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sydney’s Arrow Travnick recorded her debut song at six, has modelled across Asia and dreams of becoming a K-pop idol. Now the
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the tragic deaths of Holly Clarke and Patrick "Ambrose" McMullen at the Endeavor Mine in Cobar.
On this difficult day, I extend my deepest sympathies to their families, friends and colleagues, including Mackenzie Stirling who was seriously injured in the incident.
This anniversary will be a painful day for everyone who knew and loved them,
The Antarctic Intermediate Water (AAIW) – a vast layer of freshwater spanning much of the Southern Hemisphere’s four oceans – has rapidly reversed its long-term trends in salinity and density, according to new research led by the University of Melbourne and the Indian Institute of Science.
By helping store carbon, supply oxygen and drive global ocean currents, the AAIW plays a
I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their elders past, present, and emerging.
To National Secretary, Paul Farrow, National President Marina Chambers, National Executive Members, Elected Delegates, and Rank and File Members.
Thank you for this opportunity to acknowledge the great support of the AWU.
Paul invited me personally and I was delighted to accept.
It’s been a privilege to get to know Paul in recent years.
The fact that you’re led by a former aircraft maintenance engineer, means you can be sure
The first cases of motor neurone disease since NSW became the first jurisdiction in Australia to make it a notifiable condition have been reported.
As at 27 October 2026, 40 notifications have been received from clinicians across the state and entered into the Notifiable Conditions Information Management System (NCIMS).
To help develop a clearer understanding of MND in NSW, clinicians are also able
The Minns Labor Government will this week highlight the state's vital mining and critical minerals sector as Sydney hosts the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC).
The conference attracts more than 12,000 attendees from 120 countries and
The first international arrival to Australia’s newest full-service airport has touched down, with Air New Zealand NZ165 from Auckland landing at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport earlier this morning.
After a short stopover, a full flight was boarded for the return leg and NZ166 departed. This
Local communities in Albury, Wagga, Berrigan, Coolamon, Yass, Bundanoon and Goulburn will share in $6.58 million for 14 community-led projects designed to help regional towns stay active, connected and thriving.
The grants, delivered through the $50 million Active Regional Communities
Well, thanks very much, Mr. Speaker.
For several years now, Australians have been increasingly concerned about the impact of the online world on the welfare of children and on the cohesiveness of our society.
A movement for change, begun and led by brave parents who saw their children's lives taken by cruel and highly addictive social media, created a remarkable period of bipartisanship
Tens of thousands of New South Wales public school teachers are up to $20,000 better off under the Minns Labor Government, as the latest increase to salaries hits bank accounts as part of the abolition of the Liberals and Nationals’ wages cap.
The pay rise for NSW public school teachers was a key measure to address teacher shortages, by lifting the status of the profession and restoring competitiveness with other states.
As part of the Minns Labor Government’s historic pay deal, NSW public school teachers
The Minns Labor Government is continuing its fight against potholes, with more than 625,000 potholes filled on state roads since coming to government in April 2023.
The Minns Labor Government is continuing its fight against potholes, with more than 625,000 potholes filled on state roads since coming to government in April 2023.
In the Hunter alone, 1,668 potholes have been filled on state roads since June 2026, with
Almost 300 general practitioners across the state have completed training to be able to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as part of the Minns Labor Government’s reforms to make essential healthcare more accessible, potentially saving thousands for families.
GPs who have completed the NSW endorsed prescriber training program are able to assess
The wait is almost over for southwest Sydney, with the Minns Labor Government today confirming passenger services on the new Southwest Metro will begin at 4:31am on Friday, 30 October.
The opening will mark a major milestone in Sydney's transport network, connecting communities from Bankstown through the CBD to the northwest on one continuous 66-kilometre Metro line.
From next Friday, passengers in Bankstown, Punchbowl, Wiley Park, Lakemba, Belmore,
The Minns Labor Government is moving ahead with plans to transform Bays West into Sydney’s newest waterfront suburb, bringing world-class design expertise together to help deliver thousands of new homes close to jobs, transport and the heart of the city.
With twice as many young people leaving Sydney to find opportunities elsewhere, the
Returning train manufacturing to the Hunter is a step closer with the NSW Government today confirming the former mine site at Teralba as the preferred location for the new state-owned facility that will build the next generation of NSW passenger trains.
The announcement is another step towards rebuilding local manufacturing in the Hunter,
Threatening, abusive and violent customers face being banned from businesses under tough new legislation being introduced today by the Minns Labor Government to protect NSW workers.
Workers in public-facing roles can be particularly exposed to aggressive and abusive behaviour, including from repeat offenders who return to the same workplace.
The new laws will give businesses and workers another tool to intervene before behaviour
The Minns Labor Government is cracking down on illegal tree clearing, introducing tougher penalties for vandals and greater enforcement powers for councils.
The tougher measures are a direct response to recent cases of tree vandalism and illegal tree removal which have drawn community anger.
While councils already have the option to pursue criminal charges for serious tree clearing
The Minns Labor Government is planning for the future of the Riverina Murray, with a new 20-year transport plan outlining more than 50 initiatives to deliver safer roads, better public transport and stronger freight connections across the region.
The final Riverina Murray Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan identifies 52
Work is underway to transform Cockle Creek Station, with a major upgrade set to modernise the 138-year-old station and improve access and facilities for the Lake Macquarie community
Delivered as part of the Minns Labor Government’s more than $1 billion Safe Accessible Transport Program, the upgrade will include a new footbridge with lifts and stairs,
Communities around the Inner West are set to benefit from a boost to bus services, with more frequent trips and longer operating hours introduced to complement the Southwest Metro.
This is part of the Minns Labor Government rebuild of bus services after the bus taskforce
NSW is serving up a feast for visitors, with new data confirming the state is Australia’s number one destination for food tourism and attracting billions of dollars in visitor spending.
Tourism Research Australia data shows NSW is the country’s number one destination for domestic overnight and international food tourism visitors.
NSW welcomed 5.1 million domestic overnight food tourism visitors in 2025, who spent
The Minns Labor Government is a step closer to ensuring Adamstown motorists will be the first in NSW to benefit from new technology designed to help drivers avoid waits at railway boom gates, with proposed locations now identified.
Developed in-house by Transport for NSW, the new digital warning system will be installed
Volunteers have moved into a brand-new NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Unit at Stroud, in the Mid North Coast region.
The new $2.1 million headquarters is about three times the size of the former facility and brings volunteers, vehicles and equipment together in one location.
It will support the work of Stroud SES volunteers who respond across a large area stretching
The Minns Labor Government will introduce legislation in the next sitting fortnight to protect 400 jobs at MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coal mine in the Hunter, providing certainty to workers and their families in the lead-up to Christmas.
As part of the intervention, MACH Energy has agreed to a Jobs Guarantee with the NSW
8.3-Carat Paraíba Tourmaline to Sell Live From $1
Lab-reported natural Mozambique stone will open at US$1 on October 14, with the final price set by live bidding
GOLD COAST, QLD, AUSTRALIA, October 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gem Rock Auctions, an online marketplace for gemstones and jewelry, will offer an 8.314-carat Paraíba tourmaline in a live online auction on
While planned burning is the most effective way to reduce bushfire risk, there are also other
Over 13 Bunurong employees and community members worked alongside 6 FFMVic staff, including 2 First Nations staff, to deliver this burn.
Working together through the careful application of fire, we're supporting healthy ecosystems and sharing knowledge that has cared for Country for thousands of years.
Today, we pause to remember the devastation that Hamas unleashed in the terrorist attack in Israel on the 7th of October, 2023.
On this dark anniversary, we remember the 1200 who were taken from the world, the largest loss of Jewish life on any single day since the Holocaust.
We think of everyone who was dragged into captivity, everyone who never returned home to
Communities in the Shoalhaven are set to benefit from upgraded health facilities, following a $590,000 funding boost from the Minns Labor Government to deliver minor capital works projects.
This funding for the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) is part of the Minns Government’s $12 million Regional Health Minor Works Program.
Delivered over two years, the program will support essential infrastructure upgrades and
Central Coast communities are set to benefit from upgraded health facilities, following a funding boost of more than $1.8 million from the Minns Labor Government to deliver minor capital works projects.
This funding for Central Coast Local Health District is part of the Minns Government’s $12
Western Sydney and Blue Mountains motorists are the first to benefit from a major upgrade to the NSW Digital Driver Licence to improve security and convenience.
The NSW Government is investing $11.5 million this year in NSW digital identity enhancements, including a pilot of the Digital Driver Licence upgrade ahead of a planned statewide rollout next year.
The technology is now being tested with licensed clubs and venues, with Panthers Penrith
Queanbeyan-Palerang communities are set to benefit from upgraded health facilities, following more than $810,000 funding boost from the Minns Labor Government to deliver minor capital works at Queanbeyan Hospital.
This funding for Southern NSW Local Health District is part of the Minns Government’s
The Albanese and Rockliff Governments are securing the future of Bell Bay Aluminium smelter, supporting the facility’s 550 workers, their families and the 1,000 workers indirectly employed across Northern Tasmania.
We want to see Australia make more things here.
This investment will boost jobs in the region while strengthening our national sovereignty.
The Bell Bay smelter is a major contributor to Tasmania's industrial and manufacturing
I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging.
It is such a pleasure to be here tonight for the launch of Three Shocks – Who We Are Becoming in the 21st Century.
In this age of shrinking attention spans, George Megalogenis stands out as a rarity.
With his eye for detail and his capacity for joining the dots, George makes a valuable
The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are getting on with building Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 2, with work set to begin in the coming weeks.
It will include a new 7.4-kilometre rail line from Albion toward the Airport precinct via a brand-new Keilor East station, as part of the $12 billion joint commitment from the Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments.
The line will connect directly to the Metro Tunnel and feature the same high-capacity
Amy Williams, founder of Lash Prodigy, named Brows & Lashes Champion at the 2026 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards, held at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on 26 September.
Brisbane lash and brow educator takes the national Brows & Lashes category in Sydney, her second industry award in eight days.
BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, September 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amy Williams, founder of Brisbane lash and brow education company Lash Prodigy, has been named Brows & Lashes Champion at the 2026 Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards.
The award was presented at a national
ATPCA + AISB
Australia’s tennis coaching expertise meets India’s sporting ambition as ATPCA and AISB join forces to open new doors for Indian tennis.
SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, September 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association (ATPCA) has appointed Australia India Sports Bridge™ (AISB) to support its market development and partnership opportunities in India, bringing
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments are working together to fast-track more housing for South Australians, through the redevelopment of two key Defence sites near the Adelaide CBD.
Hampstead Barracks was recently identified as a property for divestment, as part of the
Xerdeck - Exercise finally feels like play
Gentle, gamified home workouts make it easier to get moving — coming to Kickstarter 29 Sept
ADELAIDE, SA, AUSTRALIA, September 25, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lava Software Pty Ltd today highlighted how Xerdeck, which turns your treadmill or indoor bike into a game controller, is designed with older adults and first-time exercisers in
Australian car marketplace puts dealership identity and vehicle location upfront — without forcing buyers through an enquiry gate
BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, September 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Australian car buyers can compare prices, kilometres, specifications and photographs online, yet one of the most basic pieces of information can still be difficult to find:
Who actually has the car, and where is it?
A vital transport corridor connecting the Northern Tablelands and Mid North Coast is one step closer to restoration, with Armidale Regional Council awarding the major contract for the $319 million reconstruction of the Kempsey-Armidale Road.
Following a competitive procurement process, Bielby Holdings Pty Ltd has been
Legislation giving law enforcement stronger powers to investigate and disrupt organised crime and increasing penalties for those who facilitate serious offending have passed NSW Parliament.
The Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Further Organised Crime Reforms) Bill 2026 passed Parliament last night. It included new powers for the NSW Crime Commission and NSW Police to combat organised crime. It also
More than 5,100 new social, affordable and key worker homes have been delivered across NSW and tens-of-thousands more have been upgraded as the Minns Labor Government delivers on its promise to rebuild the state's public housing system.
The Minns Labor Government established the $6.6 billion Building Homes for
My dear colleagues.
This evening I want to talk about the need for nations to work together on the new challenges we face – climate change, emerging technology and the breakdown of international rules.
Eight decades ago, the citizens and leaders of our nations made a solemn promise
Planned upgrades to the Stanley Highway are underway, improving safety and efficiency for motorists on the North West highway.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said construction upgrades will be delivered on a 2.8 km stretch of the Stanley Highway between West Inlet Track and Dovecote Road.
“The Stanley Highway upgrades will deliver improvements to one of Tasmania’s most
The second round of Tasmanian Government's Multicultural Small Business Support Program has delivered training to help Tasmanians start and run a small business.
Parliamentary Secretary for Community and Multicultural Affairs, and Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business, Marcus Vermey, welcomed the milestone.
"These grants are terrific, and are making a difference exactly where we need them to," Mr
The Tasmanian Government is getting on with the job of planning and managing the transfer of surplus Defence land at Dowsing Point.
Minister for Housing and Planning, Kerry Vincent, said this project will create up to 1000 new homes at the 31-hectare site.
“Our Government continues to work with the Federal Government to redevelop and
Key infrastructure at the Spirit of Tasmania terminal is receiving its final touches ahead of the first official sailing of the new vessels.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said the terminal building was nearing completion.
“We are building an even better Tasmania by investing in intergenerational infrastructure such
Tasmanian students are being given an earlier opportunity to explore their strengths, interests and future career pathways through a new Year 8 pilot program being delivered in partnership with the Beacon Foundation.
Alongside the Year 8 pilot, $2.4 million has been committed to support the Beacon
The ANZ Stateometer, released today, shows Tasmania has the strongest business conditions in the nation.
This backs in the NAB Monthly Business Survey, which has consistently placed Tasmania top of the charts for business confidence and conditions.
Treasurer Eric Abetz said efforts to remove red tape and back jobs was a big factor.
The Tasmanian Government is continuing to invest in lifting literacy outcomes across the state, with new Home Practice Phonics Kits soon to be distributed to government schools.
The new Home Practice Phonics Kits have been developed specifically for Tasmanian Government schools, informed by feedback from teachers and developed in collaboration with the Dyslexia SPELD Foundation.
Minister for Education, Jo Palmer, said we are already seeing encouraging results across our
The development application for 26 new two-bedroom townhouses at Kingston has been approved by the Kingborough Council.
Minister for Housing and Planning, Kerry Vincent, said under our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, our Government is delivering new social and affordable housing across the State.
“The development will deliver safe, secure and quality homes for Tasmanians on low to
Accessibility improvements to the Tasmans Arch and Devils Kitchen are nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in the Tasmanian Government’s second stage of the Revitalisation Project.
Minister for Parks, Nick Duigan, said the project delivers improved accessibility, upgraded walking tracks, and enhanced viewing areas for visitors.
“We have invested $1.65 million in upgrades to walking tracks, lookouts and visitor
The Tasmanian Government has today released the Draft Greyhound Racing Transition Plan, marking an important step in delivering its commitment to phase out greyhound racing in Tasmania by 30 June 2029.
The Draft Transition Plan provides a structured, fair and considered pathway for the
Eligible North West and West Coast residents needing to travel for healthcare will soon have more access to community transport options following new funding from the Tasmanian Government.
Community Transport Services Tasmania will receive $305,000 per annum for three years,
Tasmanians are being encouraged to have their say on a proposed response plan to help protect the state's valuable beekeeping industry and broader agricultural sector from one of the world's most significant honeybee pests, Varroa Mite.
The Plan covers initial investigation and confirmation activities following a suspected varroa