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DRIVING YOUR PENSION DOLLAR FURTHER

September is shaping up to deliver record cost of living relief for pensioners as Federal pension payments rise and savings are delivered through the NSW Budget.

For the first time, pensioners are eligible for cash back on their tolls and are now accumulating toll savings that will be delivered into their bank accounts in January.

The NSW Government has more than 70 discounts and rebates available through the Savings Finder program, with a range of them specifically designed to assist pensioners drive their pension dollar further.


PUBLIC DISPLAY OF NAZI SYMBOLS NOW BANNED IN MANLY

In a historic milestone for New South Wales, a new law making it a criminal offence to knowingly display a Nazi symbol in public without a reasonable excuse, has come into force.

Member for Manly James Griffin said the offence carries a tough new penalty to crack down on this highly offensive and distressing act.


BRINGING SEA HORSES AND KELP FORESTS BACK TO WORLD’S MOST ICONIC HARBOUR

One of the largest harbour restoration projects of its kind is set to commence in the iconic Sydney Harbour to reforest and restore marine habitats for penguins, seals, seahorses and turtles.

Member for Manly and Minister for Environment James Griffin said a $9.1 million NSW Government initiative will help restore Sydney Harbour to bring back lost biodiversity, improve water quality and increase carbon storage