Investigations underway into “gross act of cultural vandalism” at Sandon Point
Wollongong City Council is calling for witnesses after vegetation at Sandon Point's dedicated Aboriginal site was significantly damaged. A letter drop has been performed within the area to prompt witnesses as part of the council's investigation into the incident....
NSW domestic violence services to receive a $21 million funding boost
Domestic violence victim-survivors will have more vital help available 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, comprises...
NSW parents petition against compulsory school attendance
Parents in New South Whales have launched a petition regarding concerns over their children's return to school and compulsory attendance. The petition on Change.org already has nine thousand signatures calling for the New South Wales Department of Education to give...
‘A new-stolen generation,’ Indigenous organisation claims
Organisation Family Matters has asked the Government to take better care of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Children in a statement released yesterday. The organisation pointed out Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were 10.6 times more likely to be...
Analysis: National security bills raise concerns about public interest journalism and privacy
While the coronavirus takes up a majority of the news agenda, other mounting threats to life as we know it are perhaps getting less attention than they deserve.
NSW students slowly returning to school under COVID-safe conditions: Govt
Students across NSW have started to return to school at least one day a week as a part of the state government's easing of coronavirus restrictions. The government said the staggered approach was to help manage any community transmission of COVID-19 and to allow...
Wollongong Homeless Hub prepares for ‘wave’ of rough sleepers when eviction ban is lifted
The Wollongong Homeless Hub is bracing for an uptick in rough sleepers when a six-month moratorium on residential evictions ends. The NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced last month that tenants financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic could not be evicted...
Relaxed beauty salon restrictions causing confusion for local businesses
A decision to loosen COVID-19 restrictions on beauty salon operations has sparked confusion within the industry. The NSW government announced on the weekend beauty salons can open to sell retail products and mobile beauty services were also given the green light....
Govt delivers legal sector $63m COVID-19 support package
The Australian government has provided an additional $63.3 million boost for the legal sector to ensure advice and representation can be accessed amid COVID-19 concerns. Frontline legal services, including legal aid and community legal centres, have received access to...
Pop-up respiratory testing clinics to reduce pressure on hospital staff: Govt
Private and public respiratory clinics are popping up across the country to assess people with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. These symptoms include a fever, cough, shortness of breath, and sore throat. The Australian government has announced dedicated...