Councils lose half billion dollars a year under poorly designed rubbish levy scheme as union demands end to rate capping

Councils lose half billion dollars a year under poorly designed rubbish levy scheme as union demands end to rate capping

USU The United Services Union (USU) has revealed the NSW Government has been withholding over half a billion dollars annually as collected from local councils through a poorly designed waste levy without reinvesting it to assist councils with their waste collection services and assets as intended, adding to their financial distress. The revelation will be […]

NSW SES mourns the passing of long serving Director General

NSW SES mourns the passing of long serving Director General

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) offers its condolences to the family of former NSW SES Director General – Major General Brian (Hori) Howard AO MC ESM (Rtd), who passed away on Thursday. Hori led NSW SES from 1989 to 2001 and during this time oversaw significant improvements, steering the agency towards a more professional […]

City lights up new precinct for Vivid Sydney

City lights up new precinct for Vivid Sydney

City of Sydney A collaboration between the City of Sydney and Destination NSW will see the introduction of a new Vivid Music program for Vivid Sydney 2024 that will host a mix of local, national and international artists and performers. Machine Hall, a former electrical substation on Clarence Street in the city centre, will host […]

NSW SES REMAINS PREPARED AS BoM DECLARES LA NINA WATCH

NSW SES REMAINS PREPARED AS BoM DECLARES LA NINA WATCH

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is reminding people to know their risk and have a plan for severe weather, as the Bureau of Meteorology officially declares a La Nina Watch. The NSW SES is prepared for any potential impact of changing weather patterns as there are signs La Nina could return later this year, […]

National Reconciliation Week: Now More Than Ever #NRW2024

National Reconciliation Week: Now More Than Ever #NRW2024

The 2024 National Reconciliation Week (NRW), during 27 May – 3 June 2024, themed – Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all Australians that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue. NRW is a time for all to learn about […]

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