The NSW Government closed the state’s border with Victoria today, with strict penalties in place for anyone who breaches the new rules.
Read MoreThe NSW Electoral Commission is beginning the process of reviewing electoral boundaries, ahead of the 2023 election (conducted every second election).
Read MoreFrom 12.01am Wednesday, 8 July, the NSW/VIC border will close, following the concerning spread of COVID-19 in Melbourne.
Read MoreFarmers, small businesses and regional communities recovering from the worst bushfire season in living memory will benefit from close to $5 million in Commonwealth funding for NSW’s legal assistance services.
Read MoreOn 18 June 2020, the NSW Parliament resolved to establish the Joint Select Committee on the Anti-Discrimination Amendment (Religious Freedoms and Equality) Bill 2020.
Read MoreFollowing changes to community gaming laws by the NSW Government, charities and community groups can now raise money and conduct community events free of unnecessary red tape and administrative costs.
Read MoreAs of yesterday, new NSW Public Health orders will see people from interstate hotspots facing penalties from if they enter NSW. Anyone who has been in a hotspot area, including NSW residents, will be subject to stay at home direction for 14 days.
Read MoreConstruction has wrapped up on a monument at "Wilgro" Batlow, honouring the heroes who defended the town during the Dunns Road fire in January.
Read MoreWith more than $4 million in ClubGrants awarded for 26 projects this week, it was fantastic to see a Tumut-based project in the list of recipients.
Read MoreThe 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.
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