The NSW Government has today launched a bold program to set aside a portion of coal mining royalties to ensure coal mining communities have a strong future for decades to come.

Five new and upgraded schools will open in Term 2 benefitting more than 4,400 students across NSW.

The long-awaited prequel to George Miller’s Academy Award Winning Mad Max: Fury Road is set to be filmed in NSW, and expected to become the biggest film ever to be made in Australia.

NSW is getting back to work with more than 14,500 people gaining full-time or part-time jobs last month.

More than 45 NSW-based organisations will receive a share in $10 million to boost job opportunities and social and community participation for people with disability.

The service and sacrifices of veterans and their transition from military to civilian life are in focus with the NSW Government launching the State’s first whole-of-government strategy.

Small businesses are encouraged to sign up for a new $1500 rebate scheme to help cover the cost of NSW and local government fees and charges.