Media releases

Newcastle faces a staggering $250 million loss from poker machines this year as the Council considers urgent gambling harm reforms to protect the community.

Lismore City Council joins the push for gambling reform as local losses reach alarming levels, urging the NSW Government to take action against poker machine harm.

Wagga Wagga City Council calls for stronger poker machine reforms as local losses approach $72 million, highlighting the urgent need to reduce gambling harm.

NSW Labor's new gambling reform platform is a positive step, but key measures for reducing gambling harm are still needed. Action is essential for real change.

Wesley Mission calls for stronger gambling reforms in Australia, urging Parliament to adopt evidence-based recommendations from the Murphy Report to protect communities.

NSW's rising gambling tax revenue contradicts its harm minimisation goals, raising concerns over the effectiveness of current policies. Urgent reforms are needed.

Tweed Shire Council has taken a stand against gambling harm, advocating for poker machine reform and community support for evidence-based measures.

Tweed Shire faces a gambling crisis, losing over $30 million on pokies. Calls for reform grow as the community seeks action from the NSW Government.

NSW is projected to lose over $10 billion to poker machines in 2026, highlighting the urgent need for gambling reform to protect vulnerable communities.

Wesley Mission supports calls for significant poker machine reform in NSW, highlighting the urgent need to address gambling harm and protect families.

Wesley Mission highlights the postcode penalty affecting regional NSW, leading to longer waits and fewer services.

Join the Wesley LifeForce Memorial Service this ANZAC weekend in Sydney to honour lives lost to suicide and advocate for urgent action on this crisis.