LOCAL Land Services is inviting farmers, landholders, industry, community members and stakeholders across New South Wales to have their say on draft Local Strategic Delivery Plans that will guide local priorities and on-ground action from 2027 to 2032. Public consultation is open until Tuesday 29 September 2026, providing an opportunity for communities to help shape […]
INTERNATIONAL Justice Mission (IJM), the world’s largest anti-slavery organisation, welcomes the Australian Government’s release of draft legislation regarding the proposed digital duty of care. The legislation includes provisions that would require tech companies to take reasonable steps to prevent their adult users from accessing illegal content including child sexual exploitation and abuse materials on their […]
COFFS Harbour City Council has again shown its commitment to ending modern slavery among migrant workers on the Coffs Coast. Cr Tony Judge moved a motion at the 20 August council meeting in the wake of issues raised by the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne. The motion, which passed unanimously, noted issues raised by […]
AUGUST is Rural Road Safety month and all road users are being asked to “Join the Journey” and become road safety advocates by starting conversations and raising awareness. An initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation, Rural Road Safety Month is supported by Transport for NSW with the aim of helping to create safer choices […]
MOST patients surveyed about their experiences in NSW public hospitals have given positive feedback, although the latest results also point to areas where patients believe care could improve. The Bureau of Health Information’s 2025 Adult Admitted Patient Survey captured the experiences of 22,100 patients who received care at 84 NSW public hospitals between January and […]
WITH Bullying No Way Week running from 17 to 21 August, families and schools are being encouraged to take a closer look at how bullying is affecting children, in the playground and online. A new national campaign, Let’s Stop Bullying, has been launched with free resources aimed at helping school-aged children, parents and carers recognise […]
PEOPLE experiencing a mental health emergency will soon have access to a more targeted, health-led response, with new specialist teams set to provide support and connect them with the right care in their local communities. The NSW Government has announced a new model of care backed by more than $270 million over 10 years, designed […]
THE NSW Government is attempting to introduce a statewide approach for how communities have their say on planning proposals. A draft statewide Community Participation Plan is now on public exhibition. Currently there are more than 100 different Community Participation Plans across the state, each with its own approach, timeframes and thresholds for consultation on planning […]
BUILDERS say they are under pressure from a ‘triple threat’ caused by spiking fuel prices. Matthew Pollock, Executive Director of Master Builders NSW, said builders are increasingly feeling pressure from fuel price rises from a triple pain point perspective. The cost of keeping diesel-fuelled commercial vehicles and equipment operating and getting to site. Rising transport […]
THE Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety has concluded its two-year inquiry into community safety in regional and rural communities. The Committee’s final report, tabled on 19 March, makes 15 recommendations. Committee Chair Edmond Atalla MP said he hopes that the inquiry will result in lasting change. “Communities in regional NSW deserve to feel […]
