with Ray Williams MP

Palliative care cuts

In the last State budget , the Minns government slashed $ 150 million from palliative care . This will have severe consequences to the healthcare choices of people across NSW and add to their suffering . The Government ’ s cuts to palliative care undermine the important ability of patients to make choices when it matters most , and we are opposed to

these cruel cuts in funding . NSW asbestos crisis The investigation into the asbestos found in mulch is of a criminal nature as it is illegal in NSW to have asbestos or other hazardous materials in recycled mulch . Because the EPA is unable to continue to collect evidence after a charge is laid , they must finish all evidence gathering and investigation prior to charging . The EPA is focused on supply chain tracing so that anyone who has received this mulch

is contacted directly . If you are concerned that you may have come in contact with asbestos mulch , please call the NSW Environment Line on 131 555 . Hills Relay for Life ball On Saturday 13th April 2024 the Hills Relay For Life committee are hosting their Masquerade Gala at Castle Hill RSL to raise vital funds for cancer research . The evening will commence at 6:30pm for predinner drinks in the Luxe Lounge followed by a three course meal and unlimited

beverages in The Lyceum . Entertainment on the night includes The Breakaways , plus plenty of other surprises . For further information please email : gala . hillsrelay @ gmail . com

Congratulations to Laurence & Judith Roese 60 th Anniversary Neville & Shirley Tuckwell 70 th Anniversary Norman Smith – 100 th Birthday Valerie Barnes – 90 th Birthday

Crown land managers , community groups , local Aboriginal Land Councils , native title groups , tenure holders , and members of the public are invited to have their say on a review of the legislation that governs the management and use of Crown land across the state .

The Department of Planning , Housing and Infrastructure is conducting a five-year statutory review

Healthcare building on Crown land .

of the Crown Land Management Act ( CLMA ) 2016 and invites you to have your say .

The review will determine how well the Act is working and identify reforms that could strengthen and improve it to better manage the Crown estate .

It will consider if the Act has delivered as intended a modern , streamlined , and comprehensive framework to manage Crown land , and

if its policy objectives and terms remain valid and appropriate .

The review is also a chance to consider if further reforms are needed to ensure the goals of the first state strategic plan for Crown land , Crown Land 2031 , can be achieved .

An important part of the review is seeking stakeholder feedback . The public can offer feedback until 19 March 2024 , interested parties are encouraged to visit https :// www . crownland . nsw . gov . au / to review a discussion paper and make submissions .

Crown land is land that is managed by the NSW Government , or delegated Crown land managers , for the benefit of communities .

Crown land provides space for a variety of uses including parks , sporting grounds , Scout and Girl Guide halls , surf clubs , cultural heritage sites , caravan parks and racecourses , as well as areas for business and grazing . It also plays a critical role in restoring and supporting the rights of Aboriginal people in NSW via Aboriginal land rights and native title interests .

Minister for Lands and

Property Steve Kamper said Crown land is at the heart of many local communities .

“ Crown land has never been more important to the people of NSW providing spaces for recreation , community groups and sporting organisations as well as environmental reserves to support native animals and plants ,” Mr Kamper said .

“ It also generates revenue , which is funnelled back into the community through initiatives such as fire trail upgrades , repairs and maintenance projects , and pest and weed control , among other projects .

“ As the needs and aspirations of communities evolve , the use and management of Crown land must evolve with it . It is crucial we revisit the legislation to check if it still meets its objectives or needs updating .

“ I urge anyone interested in the operation of the Act to have their say so we can make sure our Crown land works to benefit everyone .”

A final report on the outcome of the review will be tabled in Parliament by 1 July 2024 .

For further information on the review and to have your say before 19 March visit www . crownland . nsw . gov . au / review .