By Julian Bajkowski A mass rally of New South Wales public sector workers protesting the O’Farrell government’s plans to slash around 10,000 jobs from agencies is primed to kick off…
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Privacy problems plague Kings Cross ID scanning
By Julian Bajkowski The Office of the Privacy Commission for New South Wales has confirmed that it was not consulted prior to the launch of a controversial identity document scanning…
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…
Mayor’s resignation won’t affect operations
By Paul Hemsley Following the NSW Government’s call for action on allegations against Hills Shire Council Mayor Greg Burnett; his subsequent resignation will not affect regular council business. As a…
Biosecurity planted through NSW facility
At a cost of $57 million, the Centre for Biosecurity at the NSW Government’s Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute in Sydney’s south-west in Menangle will test for diseases affecting animal and…
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…