Novel coronavirus (covid-19) update

Novel coronavirus (covid-19) update

Across NSW, more than 95 per cent of people aged 16 and over have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 94.3 per cent have received two doses to Saturday 26 February. Of children aged 12 to 15, 83.6 per cent have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 79.1 per cent […]

New local and independent news association supports hyperlocal news industry

New local and independent news association supports hyperlocal news industry

February 28th, 2022  In response to challenges faced by the hyperlocal news industry, the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas (JNI) has partnered with the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) to develop an industry-wide capacity-building organisation, the Local and Independent News Association (LINA). Research by JNI and CBAA found the most significant challenges […]

Additional commonwealth financial assistance for flood victims in Queensland and New South Wales

Additional commonwealth financial assistance for flood victims in Queensland and New South Wales

Residents in 26 flood affected local government areas across Queensland and New South Wales can start applying for Commonwealth financial support through Services Australia from 9am tomorrow. This includes affected Queensland residents in Brisbane, Fraser Coast, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Logan, Moreton Bay, Noosa, Redland, Scenic Rim, Somerset, South Burnett, Southern Downs, Sunshine Coast […]

Environmental, social and governance expert to lead government review

Environmental, social and governance expert to lead government review

Responsible investment advisor Pru Bennett will head the review into the State’s investment funds to ensure they are leading the world in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. Treasurer Matt Kean said the review will investigate how the State can promote better outcomes for the planet and society, and long term value for NSW taxpayers. […]