Updates

Sacred smoking ceremonies have many purposes in Aboriginal culture, including cleansing an area or as a sign of respect for people past, present and future.

A State Memorial Service will be held at 3pm on Friday, 18 October at the Playhouse in the Sydney Opera House to honour the extraordinary lifetime of achievement late Jane Mathews AO. Representatives of organisations and members of the public are welcome to attend and view the service from area in the Playhouse foyer.

Each year the Heritage NSW Grants team fund local projects promoting and protecting NSW’s special places.

Have a look at the story of Lithgow’s blast furnace site, transformed from unsafe building ruins into a spectacular cultural space and tourist destination with the help of the Grants Program.

Presented by DPC's Sydney Living Museums, Sydney Open returns in November. For one weekend only, go behind the scenes at more than 80 of the city’s most significant, inspiring and historic buildings and spaces with our Sydney Open Pass and biggest ever Focus Tour Program.

The family of the late Margaret Fulton OAM has praised DPC’s Partnerships and Engagement teams following last Monday’s State Memorial at the Art Gallery of NSW, saying they couldn’t believe how special the service was. Flags flew half-mast on government buildings and the Harbour Bridge for the day.

It’s been an exciting day as we kick off our NAIDOC week celebrations at DPC! NAIDOC week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

NSW has appointed its first Anti-Slavery Commissioner to implement groundbreaking new legislation that will combat modern slavery practices.

This year’s State of the NSW Public Sector Report highlights the good work and continuing progress of the sector in the form of case studies.

The NSW Government supports in principle the development of rail trails on disused rail lines where there is strong local community support.

The Greater Sydney Commission joins the Premier and Cabinet cluster from 1 July to implement the NSW Government’s vision for Sydney as three integrated and connected cities.

A new fund will make it easier for NSW border towns to work with the NSW Government and neighbouring state governments to build critical infrastructure projects.

Emma Hogan has been named the NSW Public Service Commissioner.

Nominate an individual or team for a Premier’s Award for Public Service, and recognise their success in public service delivery.

NSW needs to ensure that its regulatory framework not only meets the needs of its citizens today, but is prepared for the expectations of communities and businesses of tomorrow.

Glenn King has been named the NSW Customer Service Commissioner.

Parliamentary Counsel Don Colagiuri SC has flagged his intention to retire in early 2018. Public Service Commissioner Graeme Head will take up the new role of NDIS Safeguards and Quality Commissioner in 2018.