Veterinary workforce shortage threatens lives and livelihoods New South Wales A veterinary workforce shortage inquiry has begun in response to reports that vets were leaving the industry at an alarming rate.
Grants for NSW local councils to roll out regional housing strategies and reforms February 15, 2024 By Melissa Coade Community & Social North coast, central west, and Riverina local councils will be eligible for $3 million to deliver nearly 24,000 new homes to NSW regions.
NSW ministry revamp gives government procurement special attention September 28, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Courtney Houssos has the new government procurement and domestic manufacturing portfolio; Steve Whan is now minister for skills, TAFE and tertiary education.
Campaign to vaccinate more Sydney-siders could take weeks to kick in July 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Respiratory expert Christine Jenkins says an increased COVID-19 uptake in NSW will take three weeks to make a difference to virus outbreak conditions.
NSW to subject workers in Fairfield to COVID-19 tests every three days July 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The NSW state government has announced further testing requirements for essential workers moving about areas of concern in Greater Sydney.
NSW to increase proportion of top public service jobs in the bush by 2023 February 4, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the Regional Workforce Principles would take more of the decision making out of Sydney and ensure a ‘greater geographical spread’ of staff living in outback communities, leading to a more flexible public sector.