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 Opposition Says Toll Relief “Too Little Too Late”
Opposition leader of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), Chris Minns, has labelled the government’s toll relief package announced on Tuesday as “too little, too late”, saying the opposition has been on the government’s case for two years about the need for toll relief in the state. “The government steadfastly stood against any…
Australian State Rewards Health Workers With $3,000 Appreciation Bonus
June 6, 2022
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The New South Wales (NSW) government has announced a one-off $3,000 (US$2,200) payment to health employees in recognition of their frontline work during COVID-19. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet announced the payment in addition to the new policy that will apply to industrial agreements struck from July 1, 2022. Public sector employees, including nurses, teachers, and…
Union Welcomes NSW Paramedics Boost
Nearly 2000 paramedics will join New South Wales’ “worked to the bone” workforce as the state government commits to a funding boost. The Health Services Union has welcomed the announcement following several industrial actions by NSW paramedics this year. Secretary Gerard Hayes dubbed it a historic win for paramedics who had been “consistently under-resourced”. “For…
Australian Union Welcomes NSW Paramedics Boost
Nearly 2,000 paramedics will join New South Wales’ “worked to the bone” workforce as the state government commits to a funding boost. The Health Services Union has welcomed the announcement following several industrial actions by NSW paramedics this year. Secretary Gerard Hayes dubbed it a historic win for paramedics who had been “consistently under-resourced.” “For…
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…
New South Wales Government Provides New Flood Grants as Federal Support Delayed
Flood victims in New South Wales (NSW) will receive a new $20,000 (US$15,100) grant to rebuild their homes after the state could not wait for the federal government’s support to arrive. Repeated floods have stricken northern NSW in recent weeks, devastating homes and businesses and hindering clean-up work. Housing is currently a priority for impacted…
‘We Deserve More Than Thanks’: Thousands of Nurses Strike in Australian State Over Staffing, Pay
Thousands of nurses in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have taken the streets of Sydney’s CBD to urge the state government to accept their demands for a pay rise, improved maternity staffing, and mandated nurse-to-patient ratios. The 24-hour state-wide strike began at 7 a.m. on March 31 for most nurses and midwives…
NSW MP Gareth Ward Charged Over Rape, Sexual Assault Claim
March 22, 2022
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New South Wales (NSW) Liberal MP Gareth Ward has been charged by police with the alleged historic sexual abuse of a man and a teenage boy. Ward, the sitting member for Kiama, is alleged to have committed three charges of assault with acts of indecency and one account each of alleged sexual intercourse without consent…
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