NSW Budget largely keeps Government promises
The 2019-20 NSW State Budget has delivered a welcome increase in drought funding, more money for public libraries and regional roads and bridges, the local government sector said.
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Pacific Seeds donation a blessing for drought-stricken farmers
The donation of hundreds of bags of forage sorghum by Pacific Seed, and its distribution by a group of Rotary clubs, has helped drought-stricken farmers across New South Wales get through what was an especially tough season.
Ai Group looks for measures to maximise NSW growth opportunities
“The Australian Industry Group will be looking to tomorrow’s (June 18 2019) NSW Budget to deliver a range of policy priorities critical to building the productive capacity of the state and delivering lasting benefits for the State’s industry, workforce and community,” Ai Group NSW Head…
Metricon welcomes proposed $500 million deposit guarantee for first home buyers in NSW
Bipartisan support for a First Home Loan Deposit Scheme couldn’t come at a better time for first home buyers in Sydney and across NSW, according to one of the largest home builders in the state, Metricon.
New metering rules to boost regional jobs
Job opportunities for certified water meter installers will grow in regional NSW as new water metering rules roll out over the next five years as part of the NSW Government’s Water Reform Action Plan.
Mirvac’s premium logistics hub Calibre opens in Western Sydney
Mirvac Group (Mirvac) has celebrated the official opening of its premium logistics hub Calibre, in Eastern Creek. The strategically located industrial precinct delivers high-quality built form and employment outcomes for Western Sydney and sets a new benchmark for industrial and warehouse facilities in Australia.
Ai Group congratulates NSW Premier on election win
“Ai Group congratulates the Premier and the coalition parties on the re-election of the Berejiklian Government,” Ai Group NSW Head, Mark Goodsell, said.
Platform for launching energy startups opens Incubation Program in Lismore
Australia’s platform for launching clean energy startup companies has opened applications for its Incubation Program in Lismore on the NSW North Coast, Hobart and Canberra.
Local Narrabri gas to underpin new manufacturing jobs
Santos and Perdaman have announced a non-binding agreement for the supply of 14.5PJ of natural gas per annum over 20 years, subject to a final investment decision for the Narrabri Gas Project.
New appointments to ensure continued tourism growth in Outback NSW
NSW Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall has announced two new appointments to the Board of Destination Country & Outback NSW to ensure the continued growth of tourism in rural and regional NSW.
Contracts signed for $1.26 billion regional rail fleet
The NSW Government signed a contract with Momentum Trains for the $2.8 billion project to design, build, finance and maintain the new regional rail fleet, along with a new purpose-built maintenance facility in Dubbo to help stimulate regional economies.
SME and regional procurement: making it easier to do business in NSW
Small, medium and regional enterprises will find it easier to do business with the NSW Government under a major procurement policy.