State News

Reformed Planning Panels key to NSW recovery

A planetarium, aged care facilities and thousands of new homes are among $17 billion worth of development approved by independent planning panels in the last financial year

17 August 2021

Green light to more batteries and improved internet coverage

Proposed new planning rules will cut red tape, making it easier for homeowners to install solar batteries and for telcos to install technology to improve mobile and internet coverage.

16 August 2021

NSW Government extends financial support for tenants and landlords

The NSW Government has announced it will provide increased security for tenants and financial support for landlords by extending the Residential Tenancy Support package.

16 August 2021

Full steam ahead on South Coast station upgrades

Dapto and Shellharbour Junction train customers will benefit from longer and more accessible station platforms as part of an additional multi-million dollar upgrade to rail infrastructure

16 August 2021

Increased fines, test and isolate payments and new compliance measures as NSW battles Delta

Increased fines of up to $5,000 for COVID breaches, $320 COVID-19 Test and Isolate Support Payments, permits to enter regional NSW

14 August 2021

NSW Government Weekly Update - 13 August 2021

13 August 2021

New recruits welcomed to the Police Force

The NSW Police Force has welcomed 182 police recruits after they were sworn-in as probationary constables at a private attestation ceremony,

13 August 2021

Land tax relief to help landowners and tenants affected by COVID-19 restrictions

Applications are now open for eligible commercial and residential landowners who provide rental reductions to tenants in financial distress due to COVID-19

10 August 2021

$3.5 million boost with 20 new advisors to help businesses

Small businesses will have additional support from business advisory service Business Connect with 20 new advisors providing free advice and a range of new resources,

10 August 2021

Improvements made to COVID-19 check in system

Checking into venues and managing your check in history will become easier thanks to a new COVID-19 check-in card and suite of updates to the Service NSW app.

9 August 2021