Domestic violence victims/survivors will have more help during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the NSW and Federal Governments investing more than $21 million to boost frontline services and other supports. The investment, announced on Tuesday, includes $12.8 million from the NSW government and $8.8 million from the federal government. Money will go to frontline services, women’s refuges, greater public awareness, and a temporary pop-up safe house in Manly that provides temporary accommodation to highly vulnerable women and their children. NSW Attorney General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman said in the pandemic had potentially increased the risk…
Author: Chelsea Cryer
Regional travel within NSW will be allowed from June, but some businesses fear capacity limits will still slow tourism revenue. Businesses have less than a fortnight to prepare for increased tourism after the NSW government announced on Wednesday morning that holiday travel would be allowed to regional areas. Deputy Premier John Barilaro told said the decision accounts for regional communities that have suffered from tourism numbers dwindling. “By June will be a greater appetite to reboot the economy, create jobs and support our regions,” Mr Barilaro said. Regional pub owner Adam Cryer said the eased travel restrictions may not be…
The coronavirus pandemic has led to major changes in shopping behaviour – from bulk-buying to online shopping, people have changed what, when and how they shop, according to latest research. Finder data revealed business for non-essential stores is expected to drop by more than 30%. Research has found clothing and footwear retailers could be down $1.84 billion and department stores by $1.3 billion over three months. The sale of household goods is expected to drop by $3.83 billion over coming months. A Finder survey found Australians are spending 5.3 hours a week shopping online, and spending an average of $187.…