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NSW to tackle plastics and waste with $356m investment

The NSW government has announced a comprehensive plastics plan and waste strategy. Under the strategy, plastics like single-use lightweight bags, cotton-buds, straws and stirrers will be phased out, and green bins for food...

Rollout of food hampers to support international students

The NSW Government has teamed up with Foodbank to supply emergency food hampers what will include groceries and pantry staples, to international students struggling to access supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Two in...

Local businesses prioritised for bushfire recovery week

Media Release February 4, 2020 The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the NSW Government’s efforts to give local businesses priority in securing rebuild work in bushfire affected communities. The...

NSW government promises to help CDS-affected businesses

After months of government lobbying, MGA says it has persuaded the NSW government to save the livelihoods of many NSW retailers. Following the new NSW Container Deposit Scheme (CDS), MGA says shoppers of...

Strong take-up as NSW launches container deposit scheme

The NSW government launched its ‘Return and Earn’ container deposit scheme (CDS) across the state this week, attracting strong participation. Within three days of launching, more than 500,000 beverage containers were returned to...
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