The New South Wales government in Australia has backed a $1 billion (US$708 million) rail upgrade between Sydney and the Central Coast that could pave the way for faster train services. The state will work with the federal government on the upgrade, with $500 million (US$354 million) to be set aside in June 21’s state…
New South Wales Government Commits to $1B Fast-Rail Plan
The New South Wales government has backed a A$1 billion (US$708 million) rail upgrade between Sydney and the Central Coast that could pave the way for faster train services. The state will work with the federal government on the upgrade, with A$500 million (US$354 million) to be set aside in June 21’s state budget, Premier…
Australian State of New South Wales Steps up Funding to Combat Biosecurity Threats
The New South Wales (NSW) government is investing a record $163.9 million (US$116.7 million) into technologies to tackle biosecurity threats as part of its State Budget, due to be delivered on June 21. Treasurer Matt Kean said on Friday that with a global increase in the volume, complexity and severity of biosecurity outbreaks, early intervention,…
Striking Paramedics Say NSW Government Not Listening
Paramedics in New South Wales (NSW) are two days into a five day period of snap industrial action as their dispute with the government over staffing and wages shows no signs of simmering down. On Saturday, paramedics brought forward plans for on-the-job industrial action after the NSW government launched a legal challenge with the Industrial…
NSW Moves to Vote on Assisted Dying Bill Despite Opposition From Faith Groups
Members of the New South Wales (NSW) Legislative Council will progress to a final vote on the Voluntary Assisted Dying bill this week, as the debate over amendments resumes from Tuesday. A number of politicians, unions, charity organisations and pro-euthanasia groups on Tuesday gathered together to urge upper house members to support the bill. Under…
Premier Consults New South Wales Teachers on Best Way Forward for Education
New South Wales school teachers met with state premier, Dominic Perrottet, at Parliament House on Thursday, sharing their views on how to chart the best way forward for education in the state. They put forward ideas around improved learning outcomes, cutting red tape, and increasing the time and resources needed to deliver the best education…
Students Rub Shoulders With Royalty and Gain Rare Work Experience at Easter Show
Hospitality students from rural New South Wales (NSW) gained a unique work experience and also encounter Princess Anne, who was on tour at the Royal Easter Show, an iconic celebration of Australian rural culture that sees the city and country come together for two weeks every year. One hundred students from rural NSW got to…
New South Wales Teachers Strike Over Pay and Workloads
New South Wales (NSW) teachers are striking for 24 hours on Wednesday over pay and workload issues. The NSW Teachers Federation made the decision on April 26 based on a poll in which 73 percent of teachers said their workload is unmanageable, 70 percent said they are reconsidering their position due to workload, 90 percent…
Tougher Penalties in New South Wales to Protect Emergency Workers
New South Wales (NSW) Premier Dominic Perrottet has pledged to introduce stricter penalties for those who assault frontline health and emergency workers, following an NSW Sentencing Council report recommendations. This will take the form of new offences which treat the assault of these workers separately from common assault, similar to the offences associated with assaulting…
Liberal Party’s Abandonment of Core Conservative Values Seen in Pre-Election Debacle
Commentary The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison delayed calling the election because the Liberal Party engaged in a preselection stoush, which impeded efforts to nominate candidates in 12 seats in the state of New South Wales (NSW). As a member of a three-person committee, the prime minister exercised a “captain’s pick” and preselected candidates in…
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