Hundreds of distressed northern NSW residents have responded to a council survey on the impact of border closures.
Tag: COVID-19
Deregulation, infrastructure unleashed to save economy
The government’s economic recovery plan includes $1.5 billion of priority small infrastructure funds and a faster approvals regime.
Labor calls for infrastructure-led COVID recovery
Labor says investment in nation-building infrastructure is needed to resurrect the national economy.
SilverTerrier cybercrime gang targets government
Australian government institutions have been targeted by a Nigerian cybercrime gang known as SilverTerrier.
Criminals target COVID superannuation access scheme
The ATO has been attacked by criminals exploiting the COVID superannuation early access scheme.
Vic councils excluded from public sector support
Council workers have been left out of a state government program to protect its own.
Council forced into COVID app backdown
A Sydney council has landed in hot water for illegally ordering staff to download the COVID app.
Qld councils broker job-protection deal with union
The state industrial commission has approved award changes to protect council jobs in Queensland.
Transport boss flags more bike paths after COVID-19
The head of Transport NSW says councils should have more power to build cycling networks.
Pledge to prevent COVID app ‘function creep’
Downloads of the COVIDSafe app have exceeded government expectations.