Sunday, 30 November 2025 16:28
INCREASED SAFETY FOR HOSPITALITY VENUES
THE NSW Government is strengthening safety in NSW hospitality venues with tougher sanctions for venue owners, licensees and staff who fail to protect workers and patrons. New reforms expand grounds for suspending or cancelling liquor licences to include failing to prevent significant safety risks, including sexual assault. The Responsible Service of Alcohol card can also be revoked for harmful behaviour, preventing offenders moving between venues. Updated mandatory training and revised intoxication rules aim to create safer, more accountable nightlife environments.
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Sunday, 30 November 2025 16:26
FREE KITS FOR CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA
CLEAN Up Australia Day returns on March 1, 2026, with individuals, families, schools and community groups urged to register now. More than 23 million volunteers have participated since the event began, including over 800,000 in 2025. Chair Pip Kiernan says litter—especially plastics, which made up 81% of rubbish collected in 2024 - remains a major environmental problem. Free Clean Up kits are available for volunteers, and early registrations enter a Coles voucher draw. Donations also support nationwide environmental action.
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Friday, 28 November 2025 08:48
Blacktown rate rise defeated and the Mayor says there's NO PLAN B
IN a respectful and passionate debate that lasted over an hour and 10 minutes, the proposed Blacktown Council special rate variation (SRV) was voted down at the last Council meeting.
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