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Investment NSW to boost economy and jobs as part of COVID-19 recovery
The NSW Government has today opened its Investment NSW agency, which aims to maximise economic benefits and jobs for NSW.
[UPDATED] NSW cafes and restaurants can double capacity as COVID restrictions across the state ease further
Some good news for cafes and restaurants across NSW as COVID-19 restrictions relax further from today, Friday, following a promising month.
Changes to Scott Morrison’s cabinet
Prime Minister Scott’s Morrison’s new cabinet and broader ministry was sworn in on Wednesday at Government House in Canberra. Here are the key changes in the Morrison government: – Bridget McKenzie is Australia’s first female Agriculture Minister – Sussan Ley moves back into cabinet as environment minister, replacing Melissa Price – Ken Wyatt moves into cabinet […]
Morrison to prioritise planned tax cuts
Scott Morrison plans to prioritise his promised tax cuts after he settles his new ministry line up, as the nation waits to see if the coalition gets a majority in the lower house. As counting continues on Monday the Liberal and Nationals were on 75 seats – two seats short of the 77 it needs […]
NSW economy retains pole position
Consistent strength across the board sees NSW retain pole position according to CommSec’s latest State of the States report released today. Of the key economic indicators considered in the report – including economic growth, retail spending, and unemployment – NSW is consistently strong, ranking second in seven of the eight indicators. Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said […]
NSW Government offering $250k innovation grants to businesses under Israel partnership
NSW businesses can now apply for matched grants of up to $250,000 under the NSW-Israel Research and Development (R&D) Tech Innovation Program. The program which is jointly run by the NSW Government and State of Israel was established to support innovation and strengthen ties between NSW and Israel. According to Minister for Trade & Industry, Niall Blair, interested businesses must apply before […]
Government-backed construction employment hub opens doors to Western Sydney Job seekers
Today marks the official opening of an employment hub created by the NSW and Federal Governments to place Western Sydney jobseekers in apprenticeships, traineeships and other construction-related careers. The Northern Road Employment and Training Hub at Penrith will train up local jobseekers to work on infrastructure projects as part of the NSW and Federal Governments’ […]
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 Premier Mike Baird to retire next week
NSW Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian has stated on Facebook that she will run for Premier after Mike Baird announced his intentions to resign from the post – and retire from politics – next week. Baird explained his decision at a media conference, earlier today, citing the ‘strong personal cost that comes with public life’ along with the ‘serious health challenge’ currently being faced […]
NSW Government announces start-up and SME funding programs to help drive jobs growth
The NSW Government has made a suite of financial support programs available to SMEs and startups, as well as incubators and accelerators, as part of its long-term plan to accelerate jobs growth. In releasing the Jobs for the Future report on Friday, Premier Mike Baird explained that small, fast growing companies – known as gazelles […]
Telstra NSW Business Awards: winners revealed
Modern-bohemian fashion brand Spell and The Gypsy Collective has been named the 2016 Telstra NSW Business of the Year. At the Telstra NSW Business Awards – held at Doltone House in Pyrmont on Thursday, 28 July – the fashion label, created by sisters Elizabeth Abegg and Isabella Pennefather, also took home the 2016 Telstra NSW […]
$15 a day & overcrowded accommodation: Company under FWO spotlight
The FWO has found a Taiwanese company has underpaid dozens of Chinese and Filipino workers it brought to regional NSW $873,000 and housed them in overcrowded accommodation.
Businesses called to take part of Mentor Program
WorkCover NSW is asking businesses across the state to take part in the free WorkCover Mentor Program, designed to get medium and large-sized business working with small business to better identify safety issues.
NSW councils to become small business friendly
NSW councils are set to work more closely with local small business thanks to a program developed by the Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner in partnership with the NSW Business Chamber.
NSW Telstra Business Awards crowned
A business helping students to learn best-practice studying skills has won the 2014 Telstra New South Wales Business of the Year.
SMEs battered by energy prices
Small businesses in NSW are paying the highest electricity bills in Australia when compared with other states, despite operators spending more time searching for the best possible deal.
New co-op laws level the playing field
An industry body for co-operative businesses has labeled a change in New South Wales and Victorian law a ‘watershed’ moment for the sector.
Consortium of NSW dairy farmers win milk wars battle
A group of seven dairy farmers in northern New South Wales supplying milk to Woolworths believe the deal they struck today has secured their future.
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.
NSW Govt seeks Smart Work Hub candidates
The NSW Government is currently seeking expressions of interest from businesses and organisations able to start and run a pilot ‘Smart Work Hub’.
WorkCover returns to surplus, premium cuts flagged
An estimated 200,000 employers across New South Wales are set to benefit from a cut to WorkCover premiums, now that the scheme has returned to surplus.
NSW digital economy pitch event goes off like a frog in a sock
The NSW Government has hosted a business pitching event to help build consortiums to take advantage of a new $6 million NSW digital economy program, with the event going off like a frog in a sock.
Joanne Parker appointed general manager of NIA NSW
The National Institute of Accountants (NIA) today announced the appointment of Joanne Parker as General Manager of NIA’s New South Wales divisional office.
NSW Govt to develop ‘mobile concierge’ service for tourists
The tourism and retail sectors in NSW will be the first to benefit from a new $6 million initiative to develop Information Communication Technology initiatives, with a ‘mobile concierge’ service to be developed.