Media Releases
New high streets, parks and library pod to transform Burwood
Residents in Burwood will benefit from activated high streets and laneways, new and expanded local parks, gardens and playgrounds and an innovative library pod funded by the $2 billion WestInvest Community Project Grants program.
Date: 04 October 2022First community projects announced for city-shaping
Residents in Canterbury-Bankstown will benefit from new state-of-the-art community facilities, new parks and priority pedestrian links through the first Local Council projects announced as part of the $5 billion WestInvest Fund.
Date: 03 October 2022App helps drivers save on petrol as fuel excise discount ends
NSW drivers are being urged to use the FuelCheck app to find a cheaper servo and save up to $10 a tank as the fuel excise discount ends on Wednesday.
Date: 27 September 2022Focus on first home buyers this Super Saturday
Around 700 homes are expected to go under the hammer on Super Saturday today as first home buyers will soon be able to choose between paying upfront stamp duty or a smaller annual property fee.
Date: 24 September 2022NSW childcare and preschool reforms help boost Commonwealth coffers by up to $2.5B
The Commonwealth Budget could be boosted by up to $2.5 billion per year within a decade, thanks to an expected boom in the number of women joining the workforce or increasing their hours under the NSW Government’s childcare and preschool reforms.
Date: 21 September 2022$645 million assistance package for taxi industry
Taxi licence holders across the State will receive an additional $500 million in assistance payments as part of a comprehensive $645 million package to fully deregulate the industry and benefit customers long term.
Date: 21 September 2022Bengaluru route takes off thanks to Aviation Attraction Fund
A new Qantas route between Sydney and Bengaluru has taken to the skies today thanks to the NSW Government’s Aviation Attraction Fund, marking the first direct connection between Australia and Southern India by any airline.
Date: 14 September 2022Power projects surge to bring down prices
NSW is in the midst of an energy infrastructure boom, with two major projects gaining planning approval and the Waratah Super Battery to be declared as Critical State Significant Infrastructure, all of which will help drive power prices down and boost the economy.
Date: 14 September 2022New online hub helping women succeed in business
It will now be easier for women in NSW to start, run and grow their own businesses, thanks to the State Government’s new one-stop shop Women in Business Hub going live today.
Date: 07 September 2022New trial to encourage more women to enter construction
An Australian-first Culture Standard will be piloted at NSW construction sites to improve facilities, working conditions and boost the number of women in construction.
Date: 07 September 2022
