Tattoo artists take aim at NSW government as beauty salons to open in June
UOWTV Multimedia · Tattoo industry take aim at not being able to open same day as beauty industries Calls by local and state tattoo artists to open their studios the same day as beauty salons on June 1 has been met with little support from state MPs. One...
NSW ‘closing the gap’ on Year 12 attainment
The latest Closing The Gap report has revealed more Indigenous Australian students are completing Year 12 or equivalent studies. The data showed the target to halve the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students completing their Higher School Certificate...
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.
Further easing of restrictions from June 1: Premier
The NSW government has announced COVID-19 restrictions will be further eased from 1 June in a bid to get the economy up and running again. Restaurants, beauty services, and intrastate travel will be see restrictions eased from Monday. In a statement, Premier Gladys...
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...
Zoos to receive $95m coronavirus support package from Aust govt
The Australian government has announced wildlife parks, animal sanctuaries, zoos, and aquariums that are struggling with running costs during the coronavirus shutdown will have access to a $95 million support package. Attractions, including, Taronga Zoo and Sydney...