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. …
Premium Columnists A public service that stuffs up is not going to get off Scot free Friday July 30, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks While nobody votes for public servants, various vehicles for accountability can drag on excruciatingly and claim many careers.
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 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.
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…
Australia’s latest Pfizer vaccine delivery offers hope for rollout stuck in transit Wednesday July 21, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Just over 11% of Australia’s population had been fully vaccinated, leaving a 4.9 million gap in doses of the vaccine administered compared to the government’s…
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…
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.
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.
NSW to subject workers in Fairfield to COVID-19 tests every three days Tuesday July 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The NSW state government has announced further testing requirements for essential workers moving about areas of concern in Greater Sydney.
New portal fast-tracks NSW planning process Tuesday July 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The introduction of a new planning portal in NSW will mean assessment times are reduced by up to 30 days, according to the state government.
‘We need to quash it now’: Berejiklian confesses to COVID complacency in NSW Friday July 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health 'I need everybody to be shocked,' the NSW premier said, as this is ‘the scariest’ situation the state has faced since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
