Category: NSW News

The NSW Government is continuing to progress its election commitment to establish Future Jobs and Investment Authorities in coal-producing regions in NSW.

Minister for Natural Resources Courtney Houssos today hosted a Central West roundtable meeting in Lithgow, providing an opportunity for local stakeholders to discuss the region’s core priorities, including future employment and economic opportunities.

The Central West roundtable follows a successful event in the Hunter in August. It is an important step as the NSW Government establishes authorities in the Central West, Hunter, Illawarra, and North West.

Local leaders, representatives of mining companies, unions and industry groups discussed ways to create jobs and investment, re-skill workers and advance economic diversification in the Central West region.

The Minns Labor Government has committed $5.2 million over four years to establish local authorities. They will work with the Commonwealth Government’s Net Zero Authority to support workers, industries and NSW coal mining communities.

Further Roundtable discussions will be held in North West and the Illawarra in early 2024.

Minister for Natural Resources Courtney Houssos said:

“These roundtables are a great opportunity to consult with workers, the community and industry about how to tailor the local authorities for the Central West.

“The Minns Labor Government committed to making sure that coal-producing communities, like those in the Central West, are supported to find new opportunities.

“We’re working closely with local stakeholders to identify ways we can help workers and their families prepare for a strong and prosperous future.

“Our future productivity will rely on the workforce planning and economic diversification we do now. The best way we can support coal producing regions like the Central West into the future is to get the right structures in place.

“The Minns Labor Government is committed to ensuring we get this right, and that only comes from listening to the workers, the industry, and communities.

“The coal sector as we know it in NSW is changing. As part of this consultation I have heard a wide range of views from local stakeholders as to how we can best support new economic opportunities and new industries in the Central West region.”

The NSW Domestic Violence Helpline (DV Line) is this year marking 30 years of service.

Commencing in 1993, the NSW DV Line is a government-funded 24/7 helpline which provides a dedicated service for women escaping violence. Services include crisis counselling, support and referrals to refuges and other services.

In the past year, the DV Line received approximately 18,000 calls from women across NSW.

Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Jodie Harrison said, “The NSW Domestic Violence Helpline is a crucial support service for women and their children escaping domestic violence.

“We know that domestic and family violence crosses the boundaries of age and culture, so a tailored approach to helping victim-survivors ensures they get the right support.

“As a government we are committed to taking meaningful action to prevent domestic violence across our state, however, DV Line is a vital resource for those who do experience domestic and family violence.

“The DV Line empowers callers to explore options and make informed choices, helping them find safety and independence.”

A victim-survivor of domestic violence who utilised DV Line said, “The DV Line staff helped me to feel heard and supported me to stay safe.

“They told me about my options and empowered me to make my own choices.”

Women who are currently experiencing, or who have experienced, domestic violence can call the DV Line on 1800 65 64 63launch, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Staff and sector partners will mark the anniversary with an event highlighting the outstanding advocacy and service of individual staff.

Minister for Water Rose Jackson is on ground in Menindee today to announce the NSW Government’s next steps to implement the recommendations made in the Chief Scientist’s report into mass fish deaths on the Darling-Baaka River. 

The government will begin work immediately on a number of actions to lower the risk of more fish deaths occurring this summer.

Actions outlined in the NSW Government response include:

• Continuing to adjust water releases from Lake Pamamaroo to keep an oxygenated flow through the Weir 32 weir pool to support native fish.
• Establishing an independent connectivity expert panel, which are to provide initial advice early next year on potential changes to NSW water sharing plans which could improve downstream outcomes. Boosting water quality monitoring by:
  • installing a new real-time telemetered buoy at Menindee with 2 more to be in place by mid-December
  • installing 20 real-time sensors in 2023 to 2024 and another 20 across the Basin by 2024 to 2025
  • putting a crew on the ground twice a week at Menindee for on-site monitoring.
• Considering Section 324 temporary water restrictions to restrict low priority licences as drier conditions escalate.
• Carrying out temporary fish passage investigations and exploring funding options with the Commonwealth for permanent fish passages.
• Beginning fish surveys to understand where and how many fish are stuck, to inform fish relocation and carp removal, before the end of the year.
• Trialling cutting edge technology to put oxygen into the water, similar to what is occurring in Western Australia. 
• Advertising a role to employ staff based permanently in Menindee or the far west to assist in implementing government projects and coordinating responses on the ground.
• Work is continuing to map out further steps needed to address longer term solutions and a more detailed response with further actions will be published by mid-2024.

Major fish deaths hurt the environment and local communities along the river which is why the NSW Government pushed hard for a robust, impartial and independent inquiry in the immediate aftermath to look at the causes and pinpoint how and where things can be done better.

The recommendations from Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer have been accepted in full by the NSW Government and, more importantly, work to address many of these findings is already well underway.

For more information, see the Chief Scientist’s reportlaunch and NSW Government responselaunch on the Menindee fish deaths.

Minister for Water Rose Jackson, said:

“There are no shortcuts here. Openness and transparency are the cornerstones of our approach, so we’re sharing exactly how we will be implementing the recommendations and addressing the findings of the Chief Scientist’s report.

“It’s clear there are still many gaps in the system, but we are getting on with the job to address them.

“I want to reassure locals we are doing everything in our power to reduce the risk of another major fish death event but with warm conditions and many fish in the Menindee weir pool continuing to put pressure on the system the risk of more of fish deaths over the coming weeks and months will remain very high.

“As we move forward with our response, we are continuing consult closely with the wider community and key stakeholders including the Barkandji Native Title Group and Central Darling Shire Council to keep them informed every step of the way.”

A program to deliver 25 more electric vehicle fast chargers in regional NSW is almost complete.

The $6 million program was funded with a $3 million contribution each from the NSW Government and the NRMA to help deliver greener and cleaner travel.

This will extend the NRMA’s existing chargers to more than 100 in around 70 locations in NSW, creating the most comprehensive regional charging network in the country.

The program involves the installation of dual chargers ranging from 50kW to 150kW in key regional NSW locations. Most of these locations will be within no more than 150 kilometres from another in the NRMA fast charger network.

The range provided depends on the charger and the electric vehicle but for example a 75kW charger can charge an EV battery to provide up to 90km of range in 15 minutes, 180km of range in 30 minutes or 360km of range in 1 hour.

The fast chargers further unlock the state with a focus on regional corridors including the Newell, Barrier, New England and Kamilaroi highways as well as completing the Castlereagh, Hume and Kings Highway connections.

The northwest of NSW is the latest area to be rolled out with chargers at Inverell, Narrabri, Moree and Dorrigo switched on in recent weeks and another one at Walcha due by the end of the month.

This program also includes chargers at Casino, Tenterfield, Coonamble, Nyngan, Cobar, Wilcannia, Broken Hill, Walgett, Brewarrina, Bourke, Gilgandra, Jerilderie, Temora, Armidale, Scone, Yass, Wagga Wagga, Wollongong and Braidwood.

Thanks to the efficiencies achieved in the co-funded program, there will be an additional 25th site in Moruya installed in 2024.

Find the location of all NRMA fast chargerslaunch

The Transport for NSW partnership with the NRMA to deliver more fast chargers in the regions follows last week’s announcement by the NSW Government of $10 million allocated under round two of the Destination Charging Program.

Around 3,000 EV chargers will be installed at tourist destinations under the program with applications now open.

Find out more about EV destination grantslaunch

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said:

“It is great news that as a result of the NSW Government’s partnership with the NRMA we will deliver 25 additional fast chargers throughout regional NSW. The charger locations have been chosen strategically to connect major centres within the state and also to link up with major routes in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

“I am very pleased that we have been able to extend the regional network of fast chargers in the lead up to the Christmas break and summer holidays. This will allow EV drivers to travel with confidence, further powering up local economies and investment in regional areas and increase the take up rate of EVs.

“This is a significant improvement for regional transport and in key regional hubs, like Wollongong where there is now a 150kW charger, which have an even greater and faster charging capacity to get people moving more quickly.

“In the last year, EV registrations have risen more than 140 per cent on average across NSW and with new charging infrastructure we are making it easier for drivers to travel longer, cleaner journeys.

“Along with other EV initiatives by the NSW government this is an important part of the decarbonisation of our transport system and essential to meeting our net zero by 2050 target.”

Carly Irving-Dolan Chief Executive – Energy at the NRMA said:

“The NRMA is pleased to deliver an additional 25 electric vehicle fast chargers across regional NSW in partnership with the NSW Government.

“As EV uptake continues to increase year on year, drivers expect to be able to navigate through NSW and find a charger with ease. The rollout of this program sees vital connections established across regional NSW.

“With our expanding network of EV chargers, we are empowering people to move whenever, wherever they want to safely and confidently in an EV.

“The NRMA knows the importance of connecting communities, whether it’s those from the city or the bush. We are committed to ensuring that no Australian community is left behind in the transition to EVs.”

The 25 new chargers are at:

• Armidale
• Bourke
• Braidwood – will be switched on by the end of the year
• Brewarrina
• Broken Hill
• Cobar
• Coonamble
• Casino
• Dorrigo
• Gilgandra – will be switched on by the end of the year
• Inverell
• Jerilderie
• Moree
• Narrabri
• Nyngan
• Scone
• Temora
• Tenterfield
• Wagga Wagga
• Walcha – will be switched on by the end of November
• Walgett
• Wilcannia
• Wollongong
• Yass

An additional charger at Moruya, NSW is expected to be operational from mid 2024.

Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib has acknowledged the more than 50 volunteers who have taken surf and water safety messages to kids in the bush as part of a decades-long program run by Surf Life Saving NSW.

A record 100 schools are participating in Beach to Bushlaunch this month, in what is the 30th anniversary of the popular educational program.

To date, more than 285,000 regional and rural students have learned how to stay safe at the beach through Beach to Bush, which also teaches students about the hazards of inland waterways such as rivers, dams and pools.

Students learn about the role of surf lifesavers, the importance of swimming between the red and yellow flags, how to spot a rip current, what to do if they get into trouble at the beach and the different types of marine life along the coast.

The Beach to Bush program began as a result of research which highlighted that a large proportion of people rescued from the surf live more than 50km from the beach.

Children from regional and rural areas may be at greater risk at the beach because they are less familiar with the environment and potential surf dangers.

From Old Bonalbo and Mummulgum in the north-west, to Trundle and Tooraweenah in the Western Plains and Wakool and Finley in the Riverina, the Beach to Bush program will make a total of 16 tours this year.

The Beach to Bush program is partly funded by the NSW Government.

Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said:

“I am very pleased to see Surf Life Saving NSW seeking to include as many people as possible in its safety messaging, and reaching rural and regional communities through Beach to Bush is a great example of this.

“Everyone should feel safe at the beach and in waterways, no matter how close they live to the coast. As more and more families head to the coast for holidays, educating young Australians in beach safety is vital.”

Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:

“Learning about water safety is a skill young students can carry with them for life, and it is wonderful to see hard working volunteers have helped to educate hundreds of thousands of regional students about being safe in the surf.

“This program reaches all corners of the state and on its 30th anniversary we continue to see the benefits it brings, particularly to students who live in the bush.”

Volunteer surf lifesaver from Dee Why SLSC Adrienne Lowe said:

“Presenting the program has been a labour of love for more than 2 decades.

“Beach to Bush is such an interactive preventative program, it really makes a difference to how children in rural and remote areas understand water safety.

“I remember one year I did the program with a school outside Burke in 42-degree heat under a tin shed. The students loved it. They love seeing real surf lifesavers.”

Surf Life Saving NSW President Peter Agnew said:

“Every year we get so many lifesavers putting their hands up to participate in Beach to Bush as it is such a unique and special program.

“Some volunteers still touring were there at the program’s inception 30 years ago.”

Close to 130,000 cubic metres of sand has been now delivered to Stockton Beach, in the first phase of a $6.3 million project to remediate the heavily-eroded coastline.

The project is being administered by the NSW Government, and jointly funded by the Albanese Government’s 2022-23 Coastal and Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program, and the City of Newcastle.

Stage one of work to renourish Stockton Beach is now complete, with the volume of suitable sand dredged and placed in the past three weeks exceeding the initial 100,000m3 target, delivering an additional 30,000 cubic metres of sand.

During the works, it became evident that more sand had accumulated in the approved dredging area in Newcastle Harbour. The Trud R, the dredging vessel that collected and sprayed the sand onto Stockton Beach, was able to dredge this additional sand.

Investigations into sourcing further sand for Stockton Beach continue.

The NSW Government has steered this project while gathering key insights for a blueprint to help the Department of Planning and Environment map out the next steps for Stockton.

The Blueprint for Stockton, led by the Department of Planning & Environment, will be presented at the next Taskforce meeting in December as the NSW Government works to deliver on its $21 million promise to find long term solutions for coastal erosion at Stockton.

Attributed to Federal Minister for Emergency Management Murray Watt:

“The Albanese Government is pleased to work with the local Council to fund such an important project for the region.

The NSW Government has made great progress with the sand renourishment project.

The Federal Government’s Coastal and Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program recognises the need for coastal communities to have better resilience against the natural hazard induced events that we know will be coming in more frequency and more severity.”

Attributed to Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty:

“We anticipated we would get at least 100,000 cubic metres of sand onto Stockton Beach in this initial phase of work, but I am delighted to share that we have exceeded those expectations to deliver even more.

I know how important the beach is to the community, and how devastating it has been for them to see it washed away bit by bit, year after year.

This work is just the beginning, and what we have learned from this process will inform our Government’s commitment to Stockton and future investigations into longer-term solutions.”

Attributed to Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley:

“The people of Stockton have fought a long, hard battle to get this sand back on their beach and I am so proud the Minns Government has stepped in to offer this support swiftly.

Getting 130,000 cubic metres of sand onto Stockton is an incredible result for Stockton and the wider Hunter community, and while there is still more work to be done, we are on our way and moving in the right direction.”

Attributed to Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon:

“I am thrilled to see the Albanese Labor Government’s $4.7 million delivering such great dividends for the people of Stockton.

Today’s announcement that 130, 000 cubic metres of sand has been returned to Stockton Beach is welcome news. It’s an important first-instalment of our commitment to deliver 300,000 cubic meters in partnership with the City of Newcastle.

The Stockton community deserves full credit for their tireless advocacy to achieve. I look forward to the NSW government progressing plans for longer-term remediation.”

Attributed to Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes:

“Getting the first phase of sand back on Stockton Beach is an exciting milestone, only possible because of the collaboration with the local community and the NSW and Federal Governments.

With phase one now complete, planning is progressing for the next round of dredging to continue this work and ensure that we protect Stockton’s coastline for future generations.”

Budding athletes in Sydney’s South West will soon have the opportunity to pursue a sport-focussed education close to home, as the Minns Labor Government delivers on its election commitment to convert Eagle Vale High School to a sports school. 

A new selective sports stream will commence in 2025 at the school, which will run the Talented Sports Program with basketball, cricket and rugby league as the foundation sports.

Planning for a multi-purpose hall and new and upgraded sports facilities is now under way to support the delivery of the program at the school.

This announcement means families in the Macarthur region for the first time will have a school on their doorstep that caters to students excelling in sports, alongside a strong academic program.

Previously, up-and-coming athletes in the region have had to make long trips out of the area to pursue their athletic ambitions at other sports high schools.

The Talented Sports Program, which runs in another seven NSW public high schools, has a long tradition of nurturing some of the country’s best up-and-coming athletes.

Alumni of NSW public sports high schools include Test cricketer Usman Khawaja, soccer greats Harry Kewell and Alanna Kennedy, and former Australian rugby league captain Boyd Cordner.

Local and national sporting organisations, including Wests Tigers NRL club, have given in-principle support to partner with the school for the program. Formal partnership agreements are expected to follow.

These organisations include:

• Wests Tigers (NRL)
• Macarthur Rams, Camden Tigers and Macarthur District Football Associations (soccer)
• Campbelltown, Wollondilly and Roar Basketball Associations
• Campbelltown/Camden District Cricket Club and Camden District Cricket Association
• Macarthur Quake FUTSAL Club.

The school will continue to cater comprehensively to local students, with the program and upgrades offering increased academic and sporting opportunities through increased curriculum options.

Trials for the school’s foundation sports will be held in 2024. The program’s first cohort will begin in 2025.

Premier Chris Minns said:

“Our commitment at Eagle Vale will mean children in south-western Sydney will finally get a real opportunity to follow their sporting dreams – without having to commit hours to travel every day.

“There is such a strong sporting culture and tradition in this part of Sydney, it’s time that was reflected in the opportunities available to local school children. 

“This is a project that Labor MPs in the region, especially Anoulack Chanthivong, Nathan Hagarty and Greg Warren, have championed for years and we’re proud that as a government we can now bring it to fruition.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said:

“The Macarthur region has produced a long line of great sporting champions and having a school to meet the needs of upcoming young athletes in the area is long overdue.

“Instead of spending hours each day getting to and from school, the region’s gifted young athletes will soon have more time to concentrate on both their studies and sport, with quality facilities easily accessible from home.

“The Talented Sports Program at Eagle Vale High School will see local students reap the benefits of the school’s partnerships with a wide range of sporting clubs, fostering excellence in sports like rugby league, soccer, basketball and cricket.”

NSW Health Pathology’s laboratory at Randwick is today celebrating 25 years as a designated World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre.

The NSW Health Pathology laboratory at the Prince of Wales Hospital supports the WHO’s global efforts fighting sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial resistance.

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.

Health Minister Ryan Park said he was delighted to celebrate the milestone anniversary of the facility on International Pathology Day (8 November).

“NSW Health Pathology staff working at laboratories across the state are the hidden heroes of healthcare, working to ensure doctors have the diagnostic results and advice they need to make informed decisions about patient care,” Mr Park said.

“Many medical decisions rely on pathology, and most cancer diagnoses start with pathology.

“I want to thank all our NSW Health Pathology teams for the incredible role they play, often behind the scenes, in the NSW health system to help protect our lives. We simply couldn’t do without them.

“WHO Collaborating Centres are an international network of laboratory institutions designated by the Director-General of the WHO to help fulfil its mandated activities and harness international expertise, skills and resources.”

Member for Coogee Marjorie O’Neill said the 25th anniversary of the Randwick lab serves as an important opportunity to recognise the skills and significant contribution of NSW Health Pathology staff in monitoring antimicrobial resistance over many years.

“I’m incredibly proud of the staff at the Randwick facility, providing a service that is integral to care delivery across the whole health system,” Ms O’Neill said.

The NSW Health Pathology laboratory at Randwick works with the WHO on antimicrobial resistance surveillance and acts as the National Coordinating Centre for the WHO Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System. Since the 1980s the laboratory has also coordinated the national surveillance program for invasive meningococcal disease.

NSW Health Pathology’s Randwick Laboratory Medical Director Professor Monica Lahra congratulated her colleagues on the milestone, saying it was an honour to be working with the WHO as a collaborating centre.

“Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria become resistant to antibiotics and is a major emerging health threat around the world.  It can affect anyone and can result in longer hospital stays, higher medical costs, and cause long-term side effects or even death,” Prof Lahra said.

“Our world-leading experts are providing vital surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and working to keep all our communities safe.

“Our NSW Health Pathology team coordinates these programs and collaborates with partner organisations globally to support the WHO’s important work.”

Almost 20,000 drivers on overseas licences have converted to a NSW licence over the past 4 months, with some taken off the road altogether after running up enough demerit points to lose a licence almost 3 times over.

The Minns Labor government has welcomed the first tranche of foreign licence holders rolling over to a NSW licence but is determined to go further than the previous Coalition government, with all drivers on overseas licences in future to be directed to convert their licence.

Under the current regulation brought in by the Liberals, only drivers moving to NSW since 1 July 2023 must convert to a NSW licence.

This has led to 20,000 foreign licence surrenders since that date.

The regulation now allows for overseas drivers to be stripped of their driving privileges permanently if they accrue 13 demerit points or are convicted of certain speeding, drug and alcohol or serious driving offences.

In the past 4 months, drivers who have been hit with suspensions include:

• A driver who accumulated 37 demerit points since 2021 in 7 speeding offences and 3 mobile phone infringements was banned for 5 months and must apply for a NSW licence.
• A driver who had 33 demerit points and was still on the road after being caught speeding at 30 km/h-plus over the limit, as well as multiple other speeding and mobile phone offences, was banned for a minimum 8 months.
• A driver who had 29 demerit points from a combination of disobeying traffic lights, speeding and mobile phone offences has been able to pass a test to obtain a NSW licence and is currently under good behaviour conditions until September 2024.

In the first 10 months of 2023, there have been 5 fatal crashes involving a driver or rider with an overseas licence.

Minister for Roads John Graham said:

“It will be a relief for the nearly 7 million drivers in NSW on a state licence that we are seeing the beginning of a long overdue rollover of foreign licences. This will improve the overall standard of driving in NSW and therefore safety in general.

“It is frightening to say the least that some drivers on overseas licences have been able to chalk up demerit points almost with impunity.

“It is appropriate that people visiting the country are able to drive on our roads – just as Australians do when they travel overseas – but the Minns Labor government is determined to make sure that anyone residing in the state longer than 6 months is required to get a NSW licence. We will have more to say on this in future. 

“Sadly, there has been a rise in the number of lives lost on our roads this year. The impact of road trauma lasts a lifetime, so we are doing everything we can to put a stop to this upward trend.”

The NSW Government proposing at least 3000 new homes for Macquarie Park as part of a plan to create a lively community in the suburb.

The rezoning proposal would deliver 3060 new homes, 8 hectares of new public open space, a large multi-purpose indoor recreation facility, along with paths for walking and cycling.

The development is currently zoned to support commercial office space for up to 23,000 jobs.

Under this proposal, developers would be given flexibility and could choose to instead construct up to 5040 build-to-rent homes instead of commercial real estate.

This is a well-located part of Sydney that is bounded by 2 Sydney Metro stations (Macquarie University and Macquarie Park), is home to Macquarie University and the Macquarie Centre shopping centre, and is near the Lane Cove National Park.

Passengers from Macquarie Park Metro Station will be able to reach the CBD within 20 minutes when the City and Southwest Metro opens between Tallawong and Sydenham in 2024.

The Macquarie Park Innovation Precinct Stage 1 proposal would also create a lively community in one of Sydney’s biggest employment hubs.

Macquarie Park is the fourth largest office market in NSW, behind Parramatta, North Sydney and Sydney CBD, and is home to businesses from industries such as IT and pharmaceuticals.

The proposal is now open for consultation. It includes mixed-use commercial and residential development along Shrimptons Creek, Lane Cove Road and Epping Road and the renewal of Waterloo Road.

Along with residential development, the revitalisation proposal includes ground level retail for entertainment, dining, and recreation.

The new public open space would include play areas, sports fields, fitness stations, BBQ areas along with picnic tables and shelters.

The rezoning proposal builds on the vision set out in the Macquarie Park Innovation Precinct (MPIP) Place Strategy finalised by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) in 2022 which outlines a staged approach to the development and transformation.

Feedback received from the community and stakeholders will be taken into consideration to help inform the final plan in mid-2024.

To view the proposal and have your say, visit the NSW Planning Portallaunch.

Premier of NSW Chris Minns said:

“We are constantly searching for ways to ease our housing crisis, and this proposal can help.

“The construction of homes in NSW has simply not kept pace with our population growth.

“This area is already a good place to work, and we will make it a great place to live and work.

“More and more, we will ensure the construction of new homes happens in places with great transport links, like this area.

“We need to take full advantage of the investments our state’s taxpayers make into public transport.

“Proposals like this are important to change the trajectory of the housing supply crisis.”

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said:

“We need more housing in established areas to improve affordability, reduce infrastructure costs, and limit the burden on taxpayers.

“This rezoning is an opportunity to deliver more homes on the doorstep of the CBD and near well-connected public transport including the new Macquarie Park metro station.

“We want to see density in precincts like this be part of Sydney’s future, supporting homes and jobs that are accessible to everyone in the community.

“The precinct’s growth has the potential to provide a huge economic boost and secure Macquarie Park’s reputation as a world-class place for business, innovation, research, and education.

“More homes and workplaces will also help support a 24-hour economy with more opportunities for late night entertainment, dining, and recreation.

“I encourage the community to view the proposal and have their say by Sunday 10 December 2023.”