NSW announces $50,000 fellowships to boost regional artists

The NSW Government is further strengthening opportunities for professional regional artists with ten $50,000 fellowships available over the next four years. The fellowships are part of a major new scheme delivered by... Read more »
Sydney housing

NSW Labor Leader unveils vision for affordable housing

NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley has unveiled a vision for more affordable housing in his first Budget reply speech that sets out Labor’s policy platform. In a speech that advances positive solutions... Read more »

NSW to invest $175 million for sports and recreation facilities

The 2015-16 Budget will see the NSW Government invest $175 million in sports and facilities across the State over the next year. Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said the funds will be... Read more »
Sydney housing

NSW Premier wants to boost Sydney housing supply

Premier Mike Baird wants to help those trying to break into Sydney’s property market by investing in housing infrastructure. The NSW government announced state budget will include a $400 million injection into... Read more »
An artist's impression of the planned Sydney light rail near the QV building in the CBD. Supplied: NSW Government

Delivering Infrastructure in NSW to grow Regional Tourism

The NSW Government has nearly doubled the investment allocated to regional airport upgrades in recognition of the significant tourism and services they provide, Minister for Regional Development John Barilaro and Member for Port... Read more »

NSW Budget sets $20 million for Before and After School Care places

The 2015-16 NSW Budget includes a $20 million Before and After School Care Fund, which will ensure more Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) places are available from the beginning of 2016.... Read more »

NSW Government celebrates cultural diversity

Sydney (Press Release): Minister for Multiculturalism John Ajaka tonight hosted a Multicultural Community Reception at Parliament House attended by NSW Premier Mike Baird. More than 200 representatives of the NSW Consular Corps, cultural,... Read more »
Living mural, Sydney, Vivid Sydney Festival 2015. Opera House. Photo: James Horan/Destination NSW

Vivid Sydney 2015: Festival of light brightens Australia’s winter nights

Sydney was drenched in a kaleidoscope of colours last night when the switch was flicked on the city’s Vivid light and music spectacular SYDNEY – The streets of Sydney and its iconic... Read more »
NSW government has announced higher fines for companies who breach development consents for high impact developments including coal mines and other hazardous industries

Higher fines, increased monitoring for Mines and Industry

NSW government intends to raise on-the-spot fines for breaches of large-scale development consents from $3000 to $15,000 NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced the NSW Government’s intention to increase planning penalty... Read more »

NSW state election 2015 voting guide for Saturday (28 March)

New South Wales will vote tomorrow for its 56th Parliament. On the eve of the election, the NSW Electoral Commissioner, Colin Barry has reminded electors that it is easy to find out... Read more »

Multicultural mayhem lurks in the shadows of the NSW election

By Andrew Jakubowicz The 2011 NSW state election delivered a swag of seats in western Sydney to the Liberal Party. Widespread dislike and distrust of the ALP re-focused the attention of many... Read more »

NSW economy set to hit the half-trillion-dollar mark

New South Wales is on the cusp of becoming a half-trillion dollar economy. State Treasurer, Andrew Constance, says NSW has become a half a trillion dollar economy with investments in jobs, housing and infrastructure... Read more »

Australian Police arrest 2 men, foils ‘imminent’ terror attack in Sydney

PM Abbott says NSW Police saved the nation from third brush with terrorism Australian counter-terrorism police said today they had thwarted an imminent attack linked to Islamic State after arresting two men in Sydney... Read more »

Awards acknowledge long-Term Businesses

Sydney (Media Release): Reflecting Fairfield’s cultural diversity, long-term business owners from cultural backgrounds including Argentina, Iran, China, Chile, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Serbia, Spain and Thailand will be applauded on 25 February.... Read more »

NSW shoppers spend $7.6 billion in Christmas Shopping spree

Sydney (Tribune International Report): Consumers shopped up a storm in the rush to buy Christmas gifts with figures confirming $7.6 billion went through NSW cash registers in December. Treasurer Andrew Constance said... Read more »

Australia Day Celebrations begin with welcoming new Australians

Tribune International special Australia Day coverage; Sydney (Tribune International Report): Australia Day celebrations began today, with Australia Day citizenship ceremonies being held in each city and town across Australia. In Sydney, Australia... Read more »

‘Best way to maintain community harmony is to stay true to our common values’: Victor Dominello

Exclusive interview to Tribune International on Australia Day By Syed Atiq ul Hassan; Victor Dominello started his political career in New South Wales as a Councillor of Ryde City in 1995. Born... Read more »

How NSW Domestic and Personal Violence Act can help?

        By Wajiha Ahmed Traditionally we might think about violence as being in a form which is physical, verbal or mental. However, it is important to remember that these... Read more »

NSW signs historic agreement with Indian state of Gujarat

NSW Premier Mike Baird today signed a new agreement with the Indian state of Gujarat that will strengthen cultural, trade and diplomatic relations between NSW and India. A new Memorandum of Understanding... Read more »

NSW considering ‘cash for containers’ scheme

Government Talks with Beverages companies on Cash for Cans The NSW government will be introducing cash for containers recycling under its new strategy to help clean up NSW beaches, parks and rivers. Schools and... Read more »

26 homes lost, dozens injured in South Australia bushfires

More than 700 firefighters tackle blaze as temperature rises At least 26 homes have been destroyed and 29 people injured in the bushfires in the Adelaide Hills in Southern Australia. South Australia... Read more »

Western Sydney primed for Development

NSW Government unveils 8000 new Jobs as well as more roads and schools State government’s new metropolitan strategy, released by Planning Minister Pru Goward today, include $30 million investment in roads, building... Read more »

More than $5 million on Road Safety for Aboriginal communities

Safer Drivers Course and Bike Safety Program are main features of the Plan The NSW Government has launched its new Aboriginal Road Safety Action Plan 2014-2017, which provides more than $5 million... Read more »

Greater Sydney: New Plan to revive key Sydney suburbs

Parramatta Destined to Become Sydney’s 2nd CBD NSW Government’s newly released Plan for Growing Sydney aspires to make Sydney one of the world’s most exciting cities. The plan envisages the development of... Read more »