The NSW government will spend almost $3 billion to help the state recover from the “once-in-a-lifetime economiccatastrophe” created by the pandemic. Treasurer Matt Kean on Thursday unveiled his long-awaited economic recovery plan, which he says will rebuild consumer confidence and target support to industries hard-hit by restrictions. Ultimately, Mr Kean said, the plan’s aim is to “leave no one behind”. “We know this was …

The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG, Chairwoman Hyun Sook Yoon) successfully hosted the 1st “International Women’s Peace Lecturer Network” online on September 30th at 7 PM (local time in Korea). The event was held under the theme of ‘The Strength of Women to Lead the World of Sustainable Peace’, and was attended by a total of 600 female leaders from …

A nuclear-powered submarine colliding with an unknown “object” under one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes is rarely good news – but is the incident cause for concern? Submarine incidents are usually shrouded in secrecy, given how critical these sophisticated (and expensive) pieces of equipment are in military operations. We’ve talked to defence and security experts to help clarify what we know, what we …

NSW authorities have detected a new strain of Delta circulating in the state. Chief health officer Kerry Chant said the new strain, which did not match the variant circulating widely across the state, had so far been found in eight people. Seven of those cases were from one NSW household. But Dr Chant said there was no indication yet that …

Scott Morrison has downplayed tensions with the new NSW premier, but hasn’t denied launching verbal volleys during a heated exchange. The prime minister is adamant he has a strong working relationship with Dominic Perrottet, who became the state leader on Tuesday. Mr Morrison was quizzed about reports he hurled an “f-bomb” at Mr Perrottet in a fiery private meeting about …

New public health advice sets out how NSW will continue to tackle COVID-19 as the state begins to reopen when it reaches the 70 per cent double dose vaccination target. Some of the key public health advice for the general community will be: Everyone, vaccinated and not vaccinated, is urged to get tested if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 …

Gladys Berejiklian approached by senior Liberals to run in federal seat of Warringah The outgoing New South Wales premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has been approached by senior Liberals in the state to run for the federal seat of Warringah. Some federal MPs say Berejiklian is seriously considering the proposal to switch to federal politics, but believe she wants to wait until …

Penrith have defeated South Sydney 14-12 to claim a third NRL premiership, making amends for last year’s grand final heartbreak and ending coach Ivan Cleary’s long wait for a title. The Panthers dominated territory but were left scampering in the final minutes of Sunday’s grand final at Suncorp Stadium to ensure Souths didn’t steal a win in captain Adam Reynolds …

During the recent Arabic Media Forum held by the Hon Natalie Ward MLC, Minister for Sport and Multiculturalism with some Arab media organizations through the Zoom app, Minister Ward spoke about her respect and appreciation for the ethnic media for their efforts during the recent outbreak of the Corona pandemic in the state of New South Wales. Minister Ward added …

A new three-step plan out of lockdown has been unveiled by the New South Wales government, building on the 70 per cent roadmap revealed earlier in September. The plan offers “further certainty” on the months ahead, Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Monday. It is based on three key vaccine milestones. The first phase commences on the Monday after New South …