New dads in NSW will be offered mental health checks under a new $1 million pilot, after research found one in five fathers face anxiety in the months after birth.
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Posted inForster, Hunting and Fishing, NSW News
A net full of wins for recreational fishers
New fishing platforms, a crackdown on dodgy licence sellers and a new peak body: the state government has unveiled a suite of wins for NSW’s one million recreational fishers.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Grants and funding, NSW News
$40m boost for family violence program
A $40 million funding boost means all 52 Staying Home Leaving Violence services in NSW will get a 50 per cent budget lift, helping more women and children stay safely in their own homes.
Posted inEconomy, Immigration, NSW News
NSW growth to ride almost entirely on migration
NSW’s entire population growth for the next 40 years will come from overseas migration, and then some. A new report shows just how much the state’s future rides on it.
Posted inAnimals, Awareness Events, NSW News
Luna leads pack as NSW’s top dog name
Luna is officially NSW’s favourite dog name, beating out Teddy, Daisy and Milo.
Posted inBusiness, Grants and funding, NSW News
NSW opens $6 million fund to help manufacturers adopt new technology
NSW manufacturers can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help them adopt new technology, under a new $6 million state government fund.
Posted inEnergy, Grants and funding, NSW News
New battery discounts welcomed, but farmers want more
Batteries just got cheaper for NSW businesses and farms, but Farmers for Climate Action says the savings won’t count for much without a fix for the regional grid.
Posted inEnergy, NSW News
Data centres forced to pay their own way under reforms
Fast-tracked data centres will have to comply with standards on water and energy that the state government says are needed to protect local communities.
Posted inNSW News, Social issues and services
Washing machine swap scheme back for round three
Snapped up in a week, twice. A subsidised washing machine exchange is back for round three, with 6000 machines up for grabs at just $250 each.
Posted inNSW News, Social issues and services
NSW gun buyback announced amid state and federal repeal push, black market warning
NSW is first to sign onto the national gun buyback after the Chanukah terrorist attack. Local MP Jamie Chaffey and Shooters Union Australia say the scheme is unfair, unworkable and will fuel a black market.