NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) STATISTICS

Ten new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed in the 24 hours to 8pm last night, bringing the total number of cases in NSW to 3,338. Of the new cases, four are returned... Read more »

SITE SEARCH BEGINS FOR NEW BANKSTOWN-LIDCOMBE HOSPITAL

The south-western Sydney community is a step closer to having a new world-class $1.3 billion Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, with the search now on for a site to build the hospital. Health Minister Brad... Read more »

NSW UNEMPLOYMENT DATA – TOUGHEST DATA IN MORE THAN 20 YEARS

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Labor Media Release, 16 July 2020): Today’s unemployment data reinforces the need for the Berejiklian Government to convince their Federal counterparts to adjust and retain the JobKeeper and... Read more »

JOBTRAINER SKILLS PACKAGE FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND GROWTH

Canberra (Tribune International, PM Office Release, 16 July 2020): The Morrison Government will invest $2 billion to give hundreds of thousands of Australians access to new skills by retraining and upskilling them... Read more »

FUNDING FOR VULNERABLE TEMPORARY VISA HOLDERS

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW State Release, 14 July 2020): Emergency grant funding is now available to support vulnerable temporary visa holders and specialist migrant and settlement services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting... Read more »

CTP PREMIUMS HIT A 10-YEAR LOW AS 1.3 MILLION CASH IN ON GREEN SLIP CHECK

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Govt Release, 10 July 2020): Motorists across the State have again reaped the benefits of the NSW Government’s CTP reforms, as premiums hit a decade low. Minister for... Read more »

Australian seafood industry welcomes IFAM extension

Canberra (Tribune International, See Food Industry Australia Media Release, 3 July 2020): Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, has welcomed news the Federal Government will extend the International... Read more »

WORKING FAMILIES WILL PAY A HIGHER GST ON EVERYTHING UNDER MR PERROTTET’S TAX PLAN

Working families in NSW will pay a higher GST on their grocery bills, rent payments, visits to the doctor, school fees and childcare under the plan NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet launched today.... Read more »

FIRST DRIVE THROUGH NEW M5 TUNNELS

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Premier Office Release, 1 July 2020): Drivers in south-west Sydney will soon benefit from major travel time savings with the New M5 tunnels between Beverly Hills and St... Read more »

AUSTRALIAN LONG RANGE STRIKE CAPABILITIES TO MAINTAIN REGIONAL SECURITY

Canberra (Tribune International, PM Office Release, 1 July 2020): Australia will invest in new long-range strike capabilities to maintain regional security and deter or respond to aggression in the Indo-Pacific, as part... Read more »

EXTRA SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS FROM 1 JULY

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Treasury Release, 20 June 2020): Small businesses will soon have additional cash to reinvest in their operations with the new $3,000 Small Business Recovery Grants and payroll tax... Read more »

2020 VISION FOR CYBER SECURITY

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Govt Release, 20 June 2020): The NSW Government has announced the development of a comprehensive, sector-wide cyber security strategy and is calling for industry submissions to help shape... Read more »

NATION’S LARGEST EVER INVESTMENT IN CYBER SECURITY

Canberra (Tribune International, PM Office Release, 30 June 2020): The Federal Government will make the nation’s largest ever investment in cyber security, with $1.35 billion over the next decade to enhance the... Read more »

ROADS ANNOUNCEMENT DOESN’T TOUCH SIDES OF $11.5 BILLION FUNDING BLACK HOLE

Sydney (Tribune International, Labour Media Release, 29 June 2020): Labor says the NSW Government’s $1 billion roads announcement will barely make a dent in the State’s $11.5 billion road funding black hole... Read more »

NSW SHOWGROUNDS GET EXTRA $10.77 MILLION FUNDING

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Govt Release, 29 June 2020): Hundreds more shovel-ready projects to repair and renew showgrounds across the State will be supported with an additional $10.77 million in funding from... Read more »

SECURING HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Govt Release, 29 June 2020): Rough sleepers across NSW are about to benefit from the largest housing response dedicated to rough sleepers in NSW history with a program... Read more »

$1 BILLION TO UNLOCK THOUSANDS OF INFRASTRUCTURE JOBS IN NSW

Canberra (Tribune International, PM Office Release, 29 June 2020): The Federal and State Liberal and Nationals Governments will support nearly 5,500 jobs across New South Wales through a joint $1 billion investment... Read more »

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) STATISTICS

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Govt Health Release, 28 June 2020): Three new cases of COVID-19 were diagnosed between 8pm on 26 June and 8pm on 27 June, bringing the total number of... Read more »

JODI MCKAY LAUNCHES NSW LABOR CAMPAIGN TO HELP WOMEN BACK TO WORK

CALLS FOR FREE COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL UNTIL AT LEAST END OF 2020 Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Labor Media Release, 25 June 2020):NSW Labor Leader Jodi McKay has urged the State Government to extend free... Read more »

MELBOURNE COVID HOT SPOT RESIDENTS URGED TO AVOID NSW

Canberra (Tribune International, Media Release Health & Medical Research, 25 June 2020): Health Minister Brad Hazzard is calling on Melbourne residents from the COVID hot spots to refrain from attending major events... Read more »

$250 MILLION JOBMAKER PLAN TO RESTART AUSTRALIA’S CREATIVE ECONOMY

Canberra (Tribune International, PM Office Release, 25 June 2020): Thousands of jobs across Australia’s arts industry will be backed with a new $250 million targeted package to help restart the creative economy... Read more »

Message from Joseph La Posta, CEO, Multicultural NSW

Dear Community Leader First and foremost, thank you for your continued leadership, feedback and engagement throughout these challenging times. The work of our community in helping save lives and flattening the curve,... Read more »

NSW GOVERNMENT EXTENDS SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Govt Release, 20 June 2020): Newly arrived migrants and refugees will benefit from over $4 million in NSW Government funding, announced today on World Refugee Day. The funding... Read more »

NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) STATISTICS

Sydney (Tribune International, NSW Health Release, 20 June 2020): One new case of COVID-19 was diagnosed between 8pm on 18 June and 8pm on 19 June, bringing the total number of cases... Read more »