NEWS
Reform on the way for Emergency Services Levy
The NSW Greens support the Government’s move to reform the Emergency Services Levy (ESL).
Local government calls for better conditions and pay for early childhood educators
At the Local Government NSW conference in Parramatta, councillors from across NSW have today called for wage increases above inflation and support for councils to expand quality public early childhood education and care for families across the state.
“I don’t have a magic wand”: Local Government Minister questioned about council de-amalgamation
The Minister for Local Government has been questioned today about his intentions for councils where there is community support to de-amalgamate.
In support of public early childhood education in NSW
Early childhood education is critical for kids' wellbeing and development. But the sector is in crisis.
Greens Deputy Mayor stood down
On Thursday night, at an extraordinary and unsafe meeting of Waverley Council, Greens Deputy Mayor Ludovico Fabiano was stood down, and he and his colleague Councillor Dominic Wy Kanak were removed from their representative roles and committees. They were removed by councillors representing the Liberal and Labor parties because of...
What does the NSW budget mean for Health?
Our health system is in crisis. Health workers with essential professional skills like paramedics, nurses, and midwives are leaving NSW or leaving the profession entirely due to poor pay, dangerous working conditions and burnout. People across the state and particularly in rural and regional areas are waiting too long for...
Mudgee Guardian: Mudgee to host hearing
A LOCAL action group opposed to the Lue Silver mine have welcomed a first of its kind Upper House enquiry into the potential Impacts of Gold, Silver, Lead and Zinc Mining on human health, land, air and water quality established this week.
The Daily Advertiser: Wagga mum Linda Burge the first of many to speak on NSW mental health needs as inquiry begins
Wagga mum Linda Burge is hoping a government inquiry into the equity, accessibility and delivery of outpatient mental health care across NSW will shine a light on the gaps plaguing the state that are in need of attention.
Medical Republic: Locum agencies put the squeeze on small towns
Practice manager Carmen Edmondson and registered nurse Julie McKay have been trying quite literally to give away their GP clinic for the better part of a year.
Media Release: New inquiry into the equity, accessibility and appropriate delivery of outpatient and community mental health care in NSW
An Upper House inquiry has been established to inquire into the equity, accessibility and appropriate delivery of outpatient and community mental health care in New South Wales. Dr Amanda Cohn MLC, Chair of Portfolio Committee No. 2 – said: "We have established this inquiry because of the critical importance of outpatient...