Thousands of nurses and midwives have won a landmark pay rise for the first time in more than two decades after an industrial umpire ruled in their favour.
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Posted inEnergy, Lismore, Local politics, NSW News
Regional councils and workers hit hardest as fuel crisis continues
Regional councils and their workers are bearing the brunt of rising fuel costs, as new figures highlight the growing strain on local government services and staff across New South Wales.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW News, Youth
Emergency foster carers to receive first crisis payment boost in over 20 years
Emergency foster carers will receive their first crisis payment increase in over 20 years, with support more than doubling to $200 per child.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local politics, NSW News
Country mayors launch ‘Invest in Us’ campaign calling for more federal funding
Regional mayors are calling for more federal funding, launching a new “Invest in Us” campaign to support local councils and services.
Posted inAwareness Events, Emergency management, NSW News, Travel
Police officers issue traffic plea for Easter long weekend
As thousands of motorists prepare to take to the roads this Easter long weekend, NSW Police are urging drivers to slow down and take extra care amid a concerning rise in road fatalities across the state.
Posted inCrime, NSW News
Illegal e-bikes to be seized and crushed under new NSW laws
New laws allowing police to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes will be introduced to Parliament today, as the NSW Government moves to crack down on dangerous riding behaviour across the state.