Know the rules, it might just save your life
Do you know what tailgating is, the rules around merging, or who gives way at a roundabout? Road Rules Awareness Week, which kicks off on 26 Feb, is the perfect time for all road users to refresh their knowledge of the NSW road rules.
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We have around 350 road rules in NSW and they are there to save lives. It’s important that all road users, motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists– understand and follow the road rules correctly to keep everyone safe on our roads.
Road Rules Awareness Week runs from February 26 to March4 .
For more information on road rules visit www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/index.html.
$17 Million available for pubic reserves across NSW
$17 million is now available for Crown reserves which include local parks, community halls, regional showgrounds and holiday parks through the Public Reserves Management Fund Program (PRMF).
Crown reserves are vital to the cultural, sporting, economic and recreational life of communities across NSW.
Applications are invited for funds to support a range of activities, including repairs and maintenance, pest and weed control, new recreational infrastructure and environmental initiatives.
Applications for the 2018/2019 Public Reserves Management Fund Program will close Friday, March 9.
Information about how to apply is available via the Crown Lands Website.
New concussion guidelines for NSW sports
The first set of state-wide guidelines for managing concussion in sport has been launched today. The NSW Government has provided a $78,350 grant to Sports Medicine Australia to develop the guidelines and run awareness workshops across NSW. It is not good enough that only 20 per cent of concussions are diagnosed in local sport and I hope these new guidelines will help trigger a sector-wide culture shift.
805,554 Funding for Walgett community projects
Walgett Shire Council has received $805,554 in funding to breathe life into local community projects as part of the NSW Government’s $200 million Stronger Country Communities Fund. The Stronger Country Communities funding is an investment in local infrastructure to improve the lives of residents and enhance the attractiveness of our region.
Successful projects to be funded under Stronger Country Communities include:
Walgett Cemetery Upgrade $269,935
Enhancing community Parks and Playgrounds within the Walgett Shire $212,619
Lightning Ridge Main Street Beautification Project $319,000
Have your say on new aboriginal cultural heritage laws
For the first time ever, NSW will have stand-alone legislation for our State’s Aboriginal cultural heritage and the NSW Government is asking for your contribution. This marks a major milestone in the NSW Government’s commitment to reforming cultural heritage laws.
This draft legislation incorporates feedback we’ve heard from the community so far and offers a model where Aboriginal people can actively influence and make decisions around heritage conservation.
An online portal has been set up with a range of materials to help people understand the proposed changes and provide feedback. A series of public workshops will be held at 20 locations across NSW to listen to feedback from the community.
Public consultation closes Friday, 6 April 2018.
