Coronavirus Pandemic
Fears reduced JobSeeker payment will send families to the brink
Kingswood resident Nicole Bowers is one of almost a million Australians who suddenly found themselves without work as a result of COVID-19.
Government extends financial support programs
The Federal Government’s JobKeeper program has been extended until March next year as Prime Minister Scott Morrison declared he’s got “Australia’s back” in dealing with COVID-19.
Accountants become unofficial counsellors during COVID-19 crisis
Clients have been seeking extra support.
Back in the bubble: Strict rules return for NRL clubs
The NRL has announced all clubs operating outside of Queensland must revert to original Apollo biosecurity protocols.
Fundraising down as pandemic bites
Coronavirus pandemic has flow-on impact on vital community organisations
NSW to close border with Victoria
NSW will temporarily shut its border with Victoria to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Bizarre shopping behaviour leads to re-introduction of purchase limits at shops
Signs of a second wave of unnecessary panic buying in New South Wales has forced supermarket giant Woolworths to re-introduce limits on toilet paper and paper towel.
More Coronavirus restrictions to be eased next month
More restrictions will ease from next month.
Weddings, footy crowds edge closer to return
National Cabinet met earlier today to discuss the further easing of restrictions.
Food courts to re-open from Saturday
Food courts in shopping centres will re-open from Saturday as further Coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
Cruise fans say they’ll get back on board
The cruise industry may have been decimated by the Coronavirus pandemic, but suggestions the holiday favourite will become but a memory appear well off the mark.
Cloud hangs over key Penrith events
Real Festival and Tree Lighting may not go ahead.
Adult community sport to resume July 1
Adult community sport can recommence from July 1, the State Government has confirmed this morning.
Is our steady ship going off course?
The road out of Coronavirus is becoming rocky, according to Troy Dodds.
Alcoholics Anonymous goes online during pandemic
An organisation all about milestones is celebrating one of its own this month with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) reaching 75 years of operation in Australia.
More local businesses plan for re-opening
Gyms, dance studios and tattoo parlours are just some of the businesses given the green light to re-open from June 13, as more COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Gyms back from June 13 as more restrictions are eased
Gymnasiums, yoga, indoor pools and dance studios can reopen within a fortnight and kids’ sport can resume across NSW from July 1
Supermarkets to pack bags again from Monday
Supermarkets Coles and Woolworths will both return to packing customers' bags from Monday.
Restrictions on churches eased from Monday
More people can attend religious services, weddings and funerals from Monday
M4 bridge change: River Walk goes one-way
Penrith’s famous Great River Walk has been streamlined to avoid pedestrians clashing near the M4 Motorway bridge.
