Coronavirus Pandemic
Applications for help surges, as Labor calls for return of JobKeeper
Service NSW has temporarily suspended applications for its COVID-19 business grant after massive demand this morning.
Rolling up their sleeves: Young people say yes to AstraZeneca vaccine
Local school teacher Ben Cummins is among the thousands of people under 40 rolling up their sleeves and getting the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
More retail to close, construction to shut down in dramatic tightening of COVID-19 restrictions
New rules in New South Wales as stubborn outbreak rolls on.
Upgraded COVID-19 alert for Lennox Village
Anyone who attended the Lennox Village shopping centre during a 45 minute period last Saturday has been forced into two weeks of isolation.
New unlinked case of COVID-19 in Emu Plains as health officials call for more...
A new case of COVID-19 in Emu Plains is causing concern for health officials, prompting calls for more testing in the suburb.
Businesses rocked by lockdown extension
York Jewellers closes its doors for the first time in almost half a century.
Lockdown extended by two weeks
The Sydney lockdown has been extended until at least July 30 as COVID-19 cases continue to grow.
New support announced for businesses, individuals as lockdown extension looms
Help is coming to businesses and individuals doing it tough in lockdown.
Penrith Pies & Pastries added to growing COVID venue alert list
A Penrith bakery has confirmed it's been visited by a person with COVID-19, forcing its temporary closure.
Fresh COVID alerts: Emu Plains, Jamisontown, Penrith, Glenbrook, Kemps Creek
Emu Plains-based Cafe at Lewers has been closed until further notice after a confirmed case of COVID-19 visited the cafe.
QR check-in mandatory at more businesses from today
Customers and businesses are reminded that from today the use of the NSW Government’s COVID-Safe Check-In will be mandatory at most workplaces and retail businesses in the State.
Penrith on alert after COVID-19 case visits local BBQ store
A Penrith BBQ store has been added to the ever-growing list of COVID-19 venue alerts, as the latest outbreak continues to worsen.
Iconic Blue Mountains tourism business to close indefinitely
Blue Mountains Explorer Bus fleet is the latest business victim of COVID-19 and has been parked indefinitely.
Dramatic tightening of restrictions as COVID situation worsens in NSW
Funerals will be limited to 10 people and exercise outdoors to groups of two in a dramatic tightening of COVID-19 restrictions.
Union calls for JobKeeper to be reinstated
JobKeeper should be reinstated, key union says.
Council offers COVID-safe exercise options
Penrith City Council will continue to light up sports fields across the LGA to give residents the chance to get outdoors and stay active in a COVID-Safe way.
Sydney lockdown extended by one week
Greater Sydney's lockdown will be extended by one week, with school students reverting to remote learning next week.
The disconnect is growing: Public quickly growing tired of fumbling COVID response
Frustration grows at our nation's COVID response and lockdowns.
Take-away is the ticket to staying afloat for local restaurants and bars
As Greater Sydney deals with a second lockdown, local restaurants and cafés are serving up take-away options to keep their doors open.
State Government announces support for small business, tweaks Dine & Discover program
The NSW Government has today announced a major new grants package and changes to the Dine & Discover program to help tens of thousands of small businesses and people across NSW impacted by the current COVID-19 lockdown.
