If passed, NSW will have overtaken Qld as the jurisdiction with the harshest vape penalties in Australia.
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NSW sees strong rise in public transport use
Government statistics show number of trips nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Investment needed for NSW e-scooter infrastructure
The cost of adapting infrastructure to accommodate the use of e-scooters is beyond councils’ capacity.
School phone ban improves learning, socialisation
NSW’s mobile phone ban in public schools has reaped benefits, a government survey shows.
Concerns over NSW’s vibrancy reforms
The latest plans propose the removal of conditions of development consent.
NSW councils encouraged to bid for housing dollars
Regional councils are invited to apply for funding for projects that address the state’s housing crisis.
NSW gov boosts access to contraceptive pill
Women across NSW will be able to access oral contraceptive pills from their pharmacist, without first visiting their GP for a prescription.
NSW’s public housing shake-up welcomed
But community housing providers and local governments say national strategy on housing urgently needed.
‘Stop the blame game’: waste, recycling sectors back EPA
Industry peak bodies say they are ‘astounded’ by the NSW environment minister’s public criticisms of agency over handling of report.
Out of the silos: collaboration underpins NSW digital
Greater engagement across agencies, and between bureaucrats and the public, will drive the NSW Government’s digital strategy.