That's why the NSW Government is launching the new $250 regional seniors travel card.

Preloaded with $250, the card will be valid for 12 months and can be used for pre-booked NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach services, fuel and taxi trips.

The card will make it more affordable for seniors living in rural and regional areas to travel to access essential services, do their shopping or visit family and friends.

To be eligible, you must be an age pensioner with a valid Pensioner Concession Card or hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card issued by either the Department of Human Services or Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Seniors must live in regional NSW outside Wollongong and Newcastle City Council boundaries.

Eligible seniors will be able to register for their card through Service NSW in late January.

Scholarships to get junior doctors to the bush

The NSW Government is committed to helping build a strong, long-term medical workforce in the bush so people can be cared for closer to home. We are now offering up to 50 new scholarships worth $3000 each for junior doctors embarking on careers as Rural Generalists in regional and rural NSW.

These new scholarships complement initiatives already underway to attract junior doctors to the bush, such as dedicated pathways for medical graduates wanting to work in rural areas and supported training programs.

We're funding a record 8300 frontline doctors, nurses and allied health positions across NSW over this term, with nearly half of those positions going to rural and regional areas.

The program works in close partnership with Local Health Districts and rural health services, who provide the training and support for the advanced skills trainees.

This initiative will further encourage and support trainees to embark on fulfilling rural careers with exposure to a wide, varied and interesting range of clinical practice.

Mobile phone detection cameras

We know that some drivers are continuing to put the safety of themselves, their passengers and the community at risk - in a pilot of the camera technology earlier this year over 100,000 drivers were found to be using their phones illegally.

Driving while using a mobile phone is dangerous behaviour and motorists need to know that they can be caught at anytime, anywhere. Wherever a driver is on the network the message is simple - get your hand off it.

There is strong community support for more enforcement, with 80 per cent of people surveyed supporting use of detection cameras to stop illegal mobile phone use.

For the first three months, drivers caught by a mobile phone detection camera will receive a warning letter. After that drivers will receive a $344 fine, or a $457 fine in a school zone, and five demerit points - 10 during double demerit periods. NSW Police will continue to enforce illegal mobile phone use and issue infringements as part of regular on-road operations during the warning phase of the camera program.

More information about the cameras - including frequently asked questions and the TV advertisement which is part of a public education campaign supporting the introduction of the program - is available at: https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/mobilephones/technology.html