Sydney incubator chosen to run National Space Industry Hub Economy & Industry The New South Wales government has chosen deep tech incubator Cicada Innovations to run its $2.1 million National Space Industry Hub.
Campaign to vaccinate more Sydney-siders could take weeks to kick in Friday July 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Respiratory expert Christine Jenkins says an increased COVID-19 uptake in NSW will take three weeks to make a difference to virus outbreak conditions. …
Unarmed ADF personnel boost NSW’s compliance enforcement efforts Friday July 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence Up to 300 unarmed Defence personnel will begin assisting New South Wales Police with its COVID-19 compliance efforts across Sydney’s hotspots, from Monday.
Premium Insights and analysis Why was Roman politics so stabby? Thursday July 29, 2021 By James Palmer Australian Capital Territory Some 49% of all Roman emperors were murdered or executed, another 9% took their own lives to avoid being murdered, and 9% died from unknown…
Government expands temporary COVID-19 support for NSW businesses Thursday July 29, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry A support package to help NSW businesses through what will be at least nine weeks of lockdown until 28 August will be expanded.
Lockdown lifts for some as Sydney marks another record day for COVID Wednesday July 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Victorians have an easing of public health orders, but Greater Sydney is bracing itself for news of another four weeks of lockdown.
NSW info commissioner concerned by low levels of government compliance with access laws Tuesday July 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The NSW information commissioner has reminded state government agencies of their responsibility in proactively delivering information to the public, after a new report identified low…
NSW public sector workers receive paid vaccine leave Tuesday July 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Health Unions NSW has urged state government agencies to do everything they can to support the public service in receiving the COVID-19 jab.
Berejiklian attempts to call the shots as public anger grows over COVID-19 restrictions Monday July 26, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Gladys Berejiklian has demanded a ‘refocus’ of Australia’s vaccination strategy and says she will be taking the case to the national cabinet.
NSW local government elections delayed Monday July 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The New South Wales government has postponed its September council elections in response to the state’s escalating COVID-19 situation.
Movers & Shakers: Promotions at Home Affairs and board commissioners join Lotterywest Friday July 23, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal NSW's new space research network gets its directors, more movements in Home Affairs, new senior judge for the NSW Drug Court, and more.
Premium Columnists Oh those sweet, sweet golden handcuffs… Friday July 23, 2021 By Helena Cain Australian Capital Territory Are APS incentives delivering unintended consequences, in the form of golden handcuffs? Helena Cain explores this phenomenon.
Businesses beg for return of JobKeeper Thursday July 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Government assistance is urgently needed for businesses in NSW and Victoria, say the National Retail Association, Franchise Council of Australia, and Australian Convenience Stores Association.
‘We’ll deal with it’: PM tries to wrest control of Australia’s COVID-19 narrative Thursday July 22, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Scott Morrison has fronted a media pack eager to hear more about his plans for the vaccination rollout. The PM’s tone changed three minutes into…
Union slams requirement for Centrelink service centres to conduct in-person ID check Wednesday July 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The union representing Centrelink bureaucrats are demanding state and federal governments divert application to their disaster support payments online.
