Union accuses NSW government of confusing ‘essential work’ definition Friday July 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The SDA NSW union covering retail, fast food and warehouse works said it was up to the state health department to state clearly who should…
Modelling indicates more Sydney-siders should keep their distance to control COVID-19 Friday July 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Social distancing compliance must double to 80%; at a rate of 70%, the modelling determined, positive COVID-19 cases would decrease after two months.
Victoria in five-day lockdown as premier says he ‘will not wait to act’ Friday July 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade News 'We know that not much good comes from waiting. Waiting could see more people infected and the number of exposure sites explode,' Daniel Andrews said.
Movers & shakers: NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet to get a new secretary in October Friday July 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal All DFAT's new assistant secretaries, new P&C secretary for NSW, inaugural First Nations archives advisor for the Queensland State Archives named. And more.
Australian MPs can opt to participate in one-hour sexual harassment training Friday July 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture Minister for women’s safety Senator Anne Ruston said that while the training was not mandatory for MPs, Morrison expects all parliamentarians to take it up.
Mice plague poses leptospirosis risk, chief veterinary officer warns Thursday July 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory Dr Mark Schipp has warned that the explosion of mice affecting parts of eastern Australia is increasing the risk of leptospirosis, a bacteria that gets…
Families in Greater Sydney won’t have to pay for days their kids don’t go to childcare Thursday July 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The prime minister says gap-fees can be waived by childcares operating in affected NSW areas on the days that parents choose to keep their children…
WA signs off on five-year Native Title transfer to Noongar Land Estate Thursday July 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade News WA has transferred 320,000 hectares of boodja to Noongar traditional owners, described as part of the most comprehensive native title settlement in Australian history.
Victoria voices concern over Morrison’s COVID support ‘double standard’ Thursday July 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Victorian minister for industry support and recovery Martin Pakula said federal support has 'gone from gold standard to gold-plated support' for NSW.
Australia’s EV policy miles behind Nordic nations, researcher says Thursday July 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment How Australia’s electrical vehicle industry can take a leaf out of the Nordic policy playbook.
Access to former MP’s laptop granted to corruption probe Wednesday July 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade News A Supreme Court ruling will see a laptop held by the WA parliament released to the Corruption and Crime Commission re misuse of a taxpayer-funded…
Top dogs recognised for their service to Queensland Wednesday July 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade News A monument for Queensland Police service dogs, and designed by local high school students, has been unveiled at a special event this week.
Under-60s living in COVID hotspots urged to consider AstraZeneca shot Wednesday July 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation asks people in Greater Sydney under the age of 60 to consider getting vaccinated with AstraZeneca. …
PM ‘upgrades’ federal support for NSW Wednesday July 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal NSW’s COVID-19 lockdown is also an economic issue, and the federal and state governments have expanded support payments for individuals and businesses.
Big data puts Victorian planning systems on the map Wednesday July 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Digital Twin Victoria can model different project scenarios to test the feasibility of proposals and troubleshoot project issues across different agencies.
