Ray Hadley has slammed the NSW Premier for causing confusion over school closures, calling for a ‘unilateral’ message from government. On Monday morning, Premier Gladys Berejiklian encouraged parents to keep their children at home, contradicting the Prime Minister’s advice on Sunday night. “Gladys Berejiklian, in my opinion, brought no credit to herself doing what she […]

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is advising parents against taking their children to school despite them remaining open. No child will be turned away from school and online learning will be taking place from term two. The federal government last night encouraged parents to continue sending their children to school. From midday, services deemed non-essential such […]

The NSW Teachers Federation has called out confusing and contradictory advice for schools from the state and federal governments. Despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s assurances that schools would remain open under current medical advice, the ACT and Victoria have closed schools, while NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has advised parents to keep their children home. “I […]

As coronavirus continues to take its toll on the travel industry, the Department of Health is looking into transforming hotel rooms into quarantine zones. It is a method that has been used in other countries and has historical precedence. CEO of Tourism Accommodation Australia Michael Johnson tells Deborah Knight that hotels can play an important […]

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the health of Australians comes first after announcing a new stimulus package to help those affected by coronavirus. The $66 billion stimulus package aims to help casual workers, sole traders, retirees and those on income support. Those in financial stress, because of the coronavirus crisis, will be able to access up […]

A nationwide shutdown of non-essential services has come into effect this afternoon, to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Supermarkets, petrol stations, convenience stores and pharmacies are among the businesses which will remain open. But from midday, those services deemed non-essential such as pubs, clubs, casinos, cinemas, gyms, indoor sporting venues, churches and places […]