A risky stretch of the Snowy Mountains Highway west of Adelong will undergo major safety improvements, as part of an almost $30M investment in upgrading sections of the busy highway. 

Return and Earn has launched an innovative “takes all” trial that is set to transform how Wagga Wagga and Tumut residents recycle their eligible bottles, cartons and cans.

A list of concerns and hopes raised by the community will be used as a blueprint to advocate with the NSW Government for improvements within the Wagga Wagga electorate. 

The Minns Labor Government is acting on a further recommendation of the Industrial Relations Taskforce by returning arbitration of visiting medical officers’ (VMOs) terms and conditions to a member of the Industrial Court.

The Independent Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, has expressed his serious disappointment at the State Government’s approval of the HumeLink project, which is proceeding against the wishes of communities directly affected. 

The community at The Rock has embraced an opportunity to develop an ambulance service for the area, with volunteers to begin training in autumn next year.

The NSW Government is improving access to healthcare for people living in rural and regional communities, providing financial assistance to more than 15,600 patients from the Murrumbidgee Local Health District in the past year through the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS).

The NSW Government will roll out reforms to better protect the community from the harms of illegal tobacco, including tougher penalties, more enforcement officers, and a new tobacco licensing scheme for retailers

There’s still time to help shape the future of our city by having your say on the Northern Access Strategy.

Wagga and region residents are being invited to have their say on local roads and transport priorities as part of the Minns Labor Government’s planning for future growth.