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NSW government backs EVs with $260m investment

The NSW government will invest $260 million in the 2023-24 NSW Budget to increase electric vehicle uptake in the state. The funding will underpin the rollout of a new NSW EV Strategy which...

NSW Return and Earn nears 10 billion returns

The NSW Return and Earn scheme is set to reach the milestone of 10 billion recycled cans and bottles at return points. Users have earned $1 billion in container refunds since the scheme...

NSW government offering EV kerbside charging grants

The NSW government says it’s making it easier for drivers of electric vehicles (EV) to keep them powered, with $3 million available for the installation of at least 500 EV chargers at...

NSW single-use plastics ban approaches

As next month’s deadline for the next phase of bans on single-use plastics approaches, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) says the transition to the circular economy is a top priority for retailers...

Put the kettle on for workplace ‘SafeTea’

SafeWork NSW is urging workplaces to host a SafeTea event this October during National Safe Work Month. Head of SafeWork NSW Natasha Mann says Safe Work Month is the perfect time for businesses...

Retailers embrace lightweight plastic bag bans in NSW

New laws banning the supply of lightweight plastic shopping bags with handles come into effect across NSW today (1 June). The National Retail Association has been working closely with the NSW Government over...

NSW to ease Covid restrictions on Friday

The NSW government has announced adjustments to the current Covid-19 restrictions in the state. From the beginning of Friday, 18 February, QR codes will no longer be required for retail businesses and density limits will...

Renewed calls for NSW workers comp repeal

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has renewed its calls for a repeal of Section 19b of the NSW Workers Compensation Act, declaring Covid claims under the Act to be “unsustainable”. Appearing before the...
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