Phase one of the Australian Curriculum (English, Mathematics, Science and History) will start to be implemented in years K to 10 in NSW schools in 2014. 2013 is a year for familiarisation, planning and training for NSW teachers in preparation for its introduction next year. This represents the culmination of attempts to introduce a common...

Economic growth is now deemed the weakness in NSW rather than construction, whilst the job market remains its strength. Nonetheless, economic growth in NSW is up by almost 11% on its average output in the last ten years. CommSec believes that the combination of low unemployment and rising population growth in NSW will boost housing...

This paper presents an updated snapshot of the New South Wales economy and provides relevant points of comparison with other Australian States and Territories. The New South Wales (NSW) Treasurer, the Hon Mike Baird MP, highlighted in his NSW Treasurer Economic Update – September 2012 that 'NSW now has the strongest growth of the non-mining...

This paper contains a selection of education, family and community statistical indicators for New South Wales. It aims to provide a snapshot of trends, with a focus on the overall situation in NSW. Where relevant, comparisons are made to the situation in the other Australian States and Territories. This paper updates the education and community...

This paper contains a selection of health statistical indicators in New South Wales. It aims to provide a snapshot of health trends, with a focus on the overall situation in NSW. Where relevant, comparisons are made to the situation in the other Australian States and Territories. For some of the indicators, figures for the various...