State News

RESTRICTIONS EASED IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

More people will be allowed to gather both at home and in outdoor public spaces, and smaller hospitality venues can increase their capacity under a major easing of COVID-19 restrictions.

25 November 2020

RED TAPE SLASHED TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY

More than 170 planning rules, policies and guidelines have been ripped up to simplify the planning system, speed up assessments and boost productivity

24 November 2020

EXTRA SERVICES MAKE SUMMER TRAVEL A BREEZE

More than 1,200 extra services will help keep customers COVID safe across the Sydney transport network, as people continue to return to the CBD and move around this summer.

24 November 2020

GAS POWERS NARRABRI PRECINCT INVESTIGATION

The NSW Government has today released a strategic statement outlining its ongoing support for the domestic gas industry, as a driver of new jobs and industry opportunities in regional NSW.

24 November 2020

ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR STATE’S FIRST SMART MOTORWAY

Drivers in Sydney are today using the State’s first smart motorway on the M4, after it was switched on for a month long trial.

23 November 2020

NSW GOVERNMENT WEEKLY UPDATE - 20 NOVEMBER 2020

20 November 2020

PLANS FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE AND FESTIVE SEASON

The NSW Government has today outlined details for COVID-Safe events ahead of the festive season, including arrangements for New Year’s Eve fireworks.

19 November 2020

NEW POLICE POWERS TO CRACK DOWN ON DRUG CRIME

The NSW Government has today passed the Drug Supply Prohibition Order Pilot Scheme Bill 2020 which will give police new powers to search convicted drug dealers and manufacturers

19 November 2020

MAJOR CHANGES TO ROAD SAFETY LAWS

A new law combining drink and drug driving and changes to the mobile speed camera program are part of a major crackdown on offences to save lives on our roads.

19 November 2020

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM

Students in NSW public schools living with a disability are more supported than ever before according to a new report released today.

19 November 2020