Extra public holiday for NSW under consideration as Anzac Day falls on weekend, premier says

Talks with the RSL to be held to ensure the creation of a long weekend didn’t detract from the national day of remembrance, Chris Minns saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA late bid to add a public holiday to create an Anzac Day long weekend, falling into line with WA and ACT, is being considered by the New South Wales government.The premier, Chris Minns, on Thursday said his government is in talks to create a new public holiday, accounting for Anzac Day falling on a Saturday. Continue reading...