#New South Wales
NSW unemployment hits five-year low
Unemployment has hit a five-year low in NSW, dropping to 4.6% – more than a full percentage point below the next best state and almost a full percentage point below the national average. The latest figures from the ABS show 21,100 new jobs were added in September, about 2.5 times more than Victoria, the next closest state. […]
NSW Retail Leases Act review: Have your say
If you have leased a retail space in New South Wales, you are in the best position to have your say on the upcoming review of the Retail Leases Act 1994.
Sydney telco fined $54k for underpaying workers
The NSW Chief Industralian Magistrate’s Court in Sydney has fined a Sydney telecommunications company $54,000 for underpaying two former workers more than $30,000.
NSW water prices to soar by up to 73 percent
Water prices in NSW are set to increase by up to 73 percent after IPART released its determination over the prices the NSW State Water Corporation can charge.
NSW Governor sought advice to sack Keneally Government
NSW Governor Marie Bashir has told ABC 702 Sydney radio that she consulted with constitutional lawyers over sacking Kristina Keneally’s State Government due to continued instability.
Fears of worst locust plague since 2004 for NSW farmers
Locusts have destroyed almost 10,000 hectares of barley and wheat crops in Central West NSW around Forbes, with fears of a plague to rival that seen across NSW in 2004.
The Brains Behind NSW Exports
More than just the sparkling image of Sydney Harbour, New South Wales is a state also characterised by its resources and innovation. The Sydney skyline-featuring the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Centrepoint Tower-is as much an icon for Australia as it is for New South Wales’ capital city. Surprisingly, however, tourism doesn’t even rate in […]