Service NSW update: Land Tax, Support for Children, Driving Test, Snowy Mountains Bus Service, Careers, Pyrmont Registry

 

Security advice: emails from Service NSW will never link directly to a login page. View online Building a Better NSW See this message in your language: العربية • Tiếng Việt •  繁體中文 • 简体中文 •  한국어 Influenza isn't as scary if you're vaccinated Hello John Influenza also known as flu, is serious. Protect yourself and others from influenza by getting your flu vaccine. Getting a flu vaccine is quick, easy and recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over. The flu vaccine offers you the best protection from serious illness and is available from your GP or pharmacy.  Go to the NSW Health website to find out more about influenza and other respiratory diseases. Give your child the best start in life Raising kids can be tough so it’s good to know support is available.  The Parent and Carer Information Hub is a one-stop shop which has free information and resources on what to expect and where to find help. It also has new videos of simple actions you can take at home to assist with children’s development in their first 5 years. What to check before a Driving Test If you’ve booked a Driving Test, it’s important to check you have everything you need before you get there or you may have to re-book it.  Please ensure you arrive 15 minutes early for your test and that your vehicle: is registered is the right type of vehicle for the licence you want doesn’t have any safety issues is clean and has loose items safely secured. See what else you need to do to for your Driving Test and what you need to bring on the day.  Spend less getting to the slopes Skip the stress and expense of driving and parking in icy weather by jumping on the Snowy Mountains Bus Service. Until 5 October 2025, return bus tickets from Jindabyne to Perisher or Thredbo are just $29 every day. There’s also two morning services from Cooma to Jindabyne that return in the afternoon for only $20. What property owners need to know about land tax Land tax is paid annually based on the total taxable value of all the land you own.  It applies to all types of residential and commercial properties in NSW. You may need to pay land tax if you own property that doesn’t have an exemption — such as your home — and the combined value of all taxable land you own exceeds $1,075,000.  Visit the Revenue NSW website for easy-to-understand information about how land is valued, who has to pay it, and how it’s calculated. Kickstart your career with the Fresh Start Program If you’re interested in a rewarding career with a local council, consider applying for a role through the Fresh Start Program. The program is helping local councils recruit 1,300 apprentices, trainees and cadets with a focus on in-demand trades.  There’s plenty of careers to choose from including electrical, plumbing, engineering, civil construction, mechanics, planning and much more. You can: earn while you learn receive on the job training gain a job-ready qualification  build a career with long-term potential make a positive difference in your community. Celebrate your lucky day at Pyrmont Registry The number eight is considered lucky across many cultures, symbolising abundance and prosperity.     Double the luck by booking your wedding for the 8/8 this year, with beautiful red floral styling setting the tone for this special occasion. The date is believed to bring good fortune, balance and eternity — what better way to start your journey together!     Packages start from $888. Spaces are limited.  Staying safe online Never lose sight of your credit or debit card Card details can be copied with just one tap on the wrong reader. That’s why it’s so important you never hand your card over for someone else to process a payment. Always keep hold of your card and tap to pay yourself. service.nsw.gov.au 13 77 88