The following COVID-19 restrictions have been eased from today:
Read MoreFrom today, small businesses and not-for-profits can access further support if they have experienced a decline in turnover as a result of COVID-19.
Read MoreThe NSW Government today announced it will fund a full year of council rate relief for owners of homes, farms and businesses lost in the bushfire crisis.
Read MoreRough sleepers across NSW are about to benefit from the largest housing response dedicated to rough sleepers in NSW history with a program to secure homes rapidly from the private rental market underway.
Read MoreGreat to hear today that an expansion in eligibility for concession travel will mean veterans with a disability, widows and dependent children who have lost a parent among will all now be able to save on public transport.
Read MoreIt was fantastic to see this week five local showgrounds in our electorate approved for upgrade works to improve the accessibility, safety, usage and condition of their infrastructure, while supporting jobs in the local economy.
Read MoreCongratulations to the four events from our electorate that have successfully been awarded funding under the state government’s $1 million boost for regional events.
Batlow CiderFest, Gears and Beers, Lost Lanes, and Spring Jam have been announced as flagship event fund recipients.
Read MoreFuture tourism industry leaders living in regional areas across the State can now apply for one of 12 event management scholarships, thanks to the NSW Government’s partnership with Meetings and Events Australia announced earlier this week.
Read MoreThis week, a new trial bus service will begin connecting Tumut to Wagga and including surrounding towns.
The day-return service will make its journey via Adelong, Grahamstown, Tarcutta and Ladysmith, and include several stops in Wagga Wagga including Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, Wagga Marketplace and the train station.
Read MoreFrom this week, additional support for NSW HSC students is available, with the new HSC Hub switching on.
Read MoreGood news for learner drivers ready to progress or get their licence, with driver testing up and running again from July 1.
Read MoreThe new financial year sees additional cost of living measures being introduced in NSW, including more than 70 new rebates and savings. Click to find out more about the Low income household subsidy, Active and Creative Kids Vouchers, Pensioner travel vouchers and more.
Read MoreIf you've got active kids at home, there's some good news for you! The NSW Government's $100 annual Active Kids Voucher has now doubled, with parents now able to access a second $100 voucher for sporting and active recreation registration and membership fees. Click for more.
Read MoreI am extremely proud to represent such a vibrant electorate, that has within it so many outstanding businesses, outdoing themselves year after year. I wish this year’s winners the very best of luck as they proceed to the regional awards night! Click to read the online story via The Daily Advertiser.
Read MoreFor hundreds of Riverina volunteers, most of their work goes unnoticed … click to read more about the amazing efforts of residents across Wagga Wagga via The Daily Advertiser.
If you think someone who sacrifices their time for the community needs a shout out, you can nominate them for a NSW Volunteer of the Year Award.
Former prime minister Bob Hawke, who died on Thursday aged 89, has been remembered as a stand-out character across the Riverina … click here to read more at The Daily Advertiser.
Read MoreWhen the temperature drops, the city's crisis accommodation centres are brought to capacity … click read the full story at The Daily Advertiser.
This is an important issue and one that I aim to work with Ministers to address.
Tonight there will be 110 people in Wagga who will be forced to sleep rough … click read more online at The Daily Advertiser.
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