NSW Government makes covert changes to councils’ advertising regulation

It is now up to local councils if they want to advertise their weekly notices in…

Yamba clubs and pubs invest in their staff

“We’ve got to be positive; and when you’re positive you normally come out the other side.”…

Independent newspapers falter, the Wild West awaits

Printed newspapers are pillars of democracy – if we erode those pillars it’ll be more like…

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…

CVC seeks answers on GBH upgrade promise

Clarence Valley Council (CVC) has written to the NSW Premier, Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Health…

How JobKeeper works for employers and their employees

Eligible businesses will have to cover the wages and overheads of keeping their employees employed at…

Clarence and Richmond Valley small businesses

Clarence and Richmond Valley small businesses among 2500 to already get $10,000 government virus grants Clarence…

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…

Employers need to get ready for JobKeeper now

The new JobKeeper Payment has passed through parliament and the Australian Taxation Office is working to…

And they’re racing … at Grafton (part 2)

The Independent chatted with Clarence Valley Jockey Club’s executive officer, Michael Beattie, to find out how…

Supporting up to $40 billion of lending to small businesses

The Morrison Government has made the first round of offers to banks and non-bank lenders to…

Childcare centres save, but council workers still out in the cold

A last-minute reprieve for council-run childcare centres across NSW was fantastic news that would save jobs…

Help for the Child Care sector and parents

The Minister for Agriculture Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud has welcomed the Federal Government’s Early…