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COVIDSafe: new app to help slow spread of coronavirus
The Australian Government has launched the new voluntary coronavirus app, COVIDSafe, an important public health initiative…
Councils applaud NSW Government stimulus package
Councils today applauded the NSW Government for listening and responding to Local Government NSW’s calls for…
Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 urged to apply for JobKeeper
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is concerned by reports many small…
Best road to recovery is locally led by Councils
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has welcomed a Federal Government plan to fast track shovel-ready road projects…
HSC exams will go ahead in 2020
Chair of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) COVID-19 Response Committee, Professor Peter Shergold confirmed today…
Veterans benefit under travel card expansion
More seniors are set to benefit from the NSW Government’s $250 Regional Seniors Travel Card, with…
Working from home
NBN supports NSW economy, daytime data demand increases by more than 80 per cent. Peak data…
$10,000 bushfire grants for small business expanded
Small businesses impacted by the recent bushfires can now access more support. $10,000 bushfire grants have…
Law Society welcomes COVID-19 arrangements for electronic witnessing of legal documents
President of the Law Society of NSW, Richard Harvey, has welcomed the passing of an emergency…
Dental restrictions eased and more patients can get help
Following a Federal Cabinet meeting on Tuesday (April 21), the Australian Dental Association (ADA) says that…
Spatial distancing rules for health workers may be insufficient: review
Current advice for COVID-19 health workers is based on the assumption that droplets bearing the virus…
In rebuilding our nation, let’s not forget the land we build it on
Doug Humann AM, Chair, Landcare Australia A couple of months ago, it would have been almost unfathomable…
ACCC mandatory code of conduct
ACCC mandatory code of conduct to govern the commercial relationship between digital platforms and media companies.…
Growing number of Australians are turning to alcohol during COVID-19
Psychologists urge individuals to get mental health support as drinking and health risks spike. Psychologists are…
Citizen science to aid bushfire recovery
People-powered science will play a role in Australia’s bushfire recovery, with more than 20 projects underway…
Learning from home
Resources for parents and carers. With large numbers of Australian students learning from home due to…
PIJI welcomes rescue package, recommends additional policy options available to government
The Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI) welcomes the media rescue package announced by Minister for Communications…
Keeping parishioners connected through COVID-19
At times of disaster or personal crisis, people usually reach out to family and friends or…