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Backyard pool laws make a big splash

By Julian Bajkowski The New South Wales government has launched a spring offensive on accidental drownings and will introduce new laws that more strictly regulate safety compliance for an estimated…

States must add to disability plan

As the Victorian and NSW Governments want Australia to move to a full National Disability Insurance Scheme, the federal government wants the states to contribute themselves. The two state governments…

Funding fight for NSW’s rail plans

By Lilia Guan   The New South Wales Government has blasted Infrastructure Australia on downgrading the North West Rail Link, which would link western Sydney to the business district. National…

Commission outlines NSW electricity future

The NSW electricity industry will receive consideration from the state government on the recommendations from the Special Commission of Inquiry. Recommendations from the report include legislation to be enacted enabling…

Tentative steps towards rebuilding NSW

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell and Treasurer Mike Baird said the 2011-2012 Budget delivers getting on with the job of improving services, building infrastructure and protecting the State’s. Within the budget…

Solar power win for NSW

By Lilia Guan   NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell said the state government will not proceed with planned changes to the Solar Bonus Scheme.   Mr O’Farrell said it became clear…