Sutherland Courthouse has undergone a $1.7 million transformation in sustainability and building upgrades including the installation of rooftop solar panels and an energy storage system.
The installation of the 100 kilowatt rooftop solar system will help reduce the building’s energy consumption by up to 40% which means less impact on the environment.
The new energy storage system will store solar energy from the panels, which can be used when the sun isn’t shining, further reducing the building’s carbon footprint.
The NSW Government’s investment in solar and battery storage will help generate significant savings to the local community as well as the environment with savings of up to $170,000 in running costs over the next five years and it will contribute towards reducing close to 114 tonnes of emissions per year. This is equivalent to planting 1,687 trees.
The completed works at Sutherland Courthouse also include major refurbishments to the entire roof of the courthouse spanning an area equivalent to 13 tennis courts, re-painting the courthouse’s 80s exterior and remediation of the sandstone façade.
More than 13,700 local court matters were finalised at Sutherland Local Court in 2021, making it the third busiest courthouse in the Sydney metropolitan area, following the Downing Centre and Parramatta Court.
The NSW Liberals and Nationals have successfully secured a Parliamentary Inquiry into the explosion of illegal tobacco in NSW. The Minns Labor Government’s inaction has seen the number of tobacconists in NSW increase from 14,500 more than 19,500 in four years and an outbreak of violent crime in our communities as criminals fight for control of the illicit market. ... See MoreSee Less
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Powerful x
About time they did something. These illegal tobacco shops are paying no taxes, yet legitimate businesses have to sell products at 4x the cost of cheap cigarettes, including all taxes., excise/ gst/ income tax etc
This is great
These situation has been created by government by over taxing tobacco and virtually putting it out of reach of the average smoker the last time I looked smoking was still legal !!! This photo was taken just the other day at Woolworths !!! If these criminals can import container loads of cigarettes from overseas you can only imagine how easy it is to import hard drugs such as ice and heroin etc etc that are destroying our children’s lives !!!
I’d like to give you the heads up Mark the person you are with is not Germesh Singh !!!
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Newly elected Member for Port Macquarie @robertdwyermp delivered his inaugural speech to NSW Parliament last night in front of a packed gallery of family, friends and colleagues.
Robert has made a significant contribution to his local community over many years and it’s wonderful to have him in our Liberal team. ... See MoreSee Less
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Look after him! He is a good man! Looking forward to watching him grow into a fine political and even greater advocate for the Port Macquarie region
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👮♂️👮♀️A chance today to welcome four new probationary constables to the Sutherland Shire Police Area Command and to thank them and their families for taking on these demanding and sensitive roles. ... See MoreSee Less
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Brilliant x
Congratulations Officers 👏
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Mark Speakman A govt today forcing health care workers to abort babies. 😡
💜💛 24 years of @shirerelay !
This weekend’s Shire Relay has raised $325,000 for @cancercouncilnsw as at 7pm today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you Mark for you and your family's continual support for so many years.
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Thank you for your continued support Mark. We truly appreciate your ongoing commitment to Cancer Council NSW
Well done Alison. Love Di
The annual Meeting of Two Cultures ceremony at Kurnell today marked the 255th anniversary of the first encounter between European and Aboriginal people on the Australian east coast, with the anchoring of the HMB Endeavour with Lieutenant James Cook and his crew.
A time to reflect on the past and our shared future together. ... See MoreSee Less
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We need more metro lines
Our war memorials are sacred places — built by communities, cared for by volunteers and cherished by generations.
If someone desecrates them, they should be held accountable, but we’ve seen an increase in this sort of vandalism.
When Parliament resumes, the NSW Liberals and Nationals will introduce legislation to toughen penalties.
Under the Opposition’s Bill:
✅The maximum summary penalty (ie without the need for an expensive jury trial) for damaging a war memorial will increase to $22,000 or two years imprisonment, or both (from just $4,400 and no jail option at the moment)
✅The maximum penalty for offensive or indecent conduct near a memorial will also rise to $22,000
✅Offenders will be required to pay for repairs unless there are special circumstances, so that custodians like local Councils, RSL sub-branches and not-for-profit organisations don’t have to foot the bill. ... See MoreSee Less
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Great work !! Can you please also introduce legislation on this huge e-bike/scooters,fat bikes problem,to make them registered, insured and riders to have licences. Our community needs to be kept safe.