Latest figures on child abandonment highlight deeper issues
New data showing 117 children were abandoned in playgrounds or play centres in just six months is extremely concerning and highlights the serious issues facing many families in our community, Shadow Minister for Family and Community Services, Barbara Perry said today. Information provided in response to a question on notice from Mrs Perry has revealed More...
Two shootings in two days at Canley Heights
Twice in two days, families in south west Sydney have narrowly escaped injury after shots were fired into their homes in Canley Heights – bringing the total number of shootings under Barry O’Farrell to 96. Opposition More...
Robertson backs multiculturalism will work with migrant communities to develop fresh vision for NSW
OPPOSITION Leader John Robertson has declared Labor’s support for multiculturalism will never waver – and pledged to consult closely with migrant communities in developing a fresh agenda for NSW. “My More...
Government refuses to support public hearings for workcover inquiry
THE O’Farrell Government has refused to support Labor’s calls to require the parliamentary inquiry into worker’s compensation payments to include public hearings – which would have allowed injured More...
NSW Koalas added to nationally threatened species list
SHADOW Environment Minister Luke Foley today welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to list the NSW koala as a nationally threatened species – and called on the O’Farrell Government to act More...
O’Farrell Government attacks farmers concerned about coal seam gas
PLANNING Minister Brad Hazzard has launched an extraordinary attack on farmers across NSW – claiming the Farmers Association is ‘irrelevant’ because of their opposition to Coal Seam Gas and his strategic More...
