COVID-19
  • Coronavirus

NSW Government eases more COVID-19 restrictions in time for Christmas

More people will be allowed to gather both at home and in outdoor public spaces, and smaller hospitality venues can increase their capacity under a major easing of COVID-19 restrictions announced today. From Tuesday, December 1, up to 50 people (currently 20) can visit a residence as long as an outdoor space is being utilised, however, it’s recommended no more than 30 people gather if the residence has no outdoor area; up to 50 people can gather outdoors in a public space (currently 30); and small hospitality venues (up to 200 square metres in size) will be allowed to have […]

Nov 25, 2020

  • Coronavirus

Border closure has been a massive effort

The NSW Police Force re-opened the NSW/Victorian border at midnight on Sunday, following an unprecedented four-month police operation that facilitated the movement of more than five million vehicles. On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the Public Health (COVID-19 NSW and Victorian Border) Order 2020, under section 7 of the Public Health Act 2010, directed that no one could enter NSW from Victoria, unless they fulfilled specific exemption criteria. Over the past four-and-a-half months, more than 14,000 police officers from across the state have travelled to various locations across the NSW/Victorian border in support of the operation. The high-visibility operation included general […]

Nov 24, 2020

  • Coronavirus

NSW government announces more easing of restrictions and details New Year’s Eve plans

The NSW Government has today outlined details for COVID-Safe events ahead of the festive season, including arrangements for New Year’s Eve fireworks. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the changes will give residents a chance to prepare for and embrace end of year activities including outdoor religious gatherings and other  outdoor events, including Christmas carols. “2020 has been a tough year for everyone and we want people to be able to look forward to the festive season in a COVID-Safe way,” Ms Berejiklian said. The Premier also announced NSW will bring in 2021 with a seven-minute midnight New Year’s Eve firework display […]

Nov 19, 2020

  • coming out of covid

NSW launches ‘Out and About’ voucher scheme to help local businesses recover from COVID-19

NSW residents will be given $100 worth of digital vouchers that can be used at eateries and on arts and tourism attractions across NSW as part of a flagship $500 million program to help business, stimulate the State’s economy and support local jobs. Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the $500 million Out and About program was designed to boost businesses hit hard by the pandemic, by encouraging people to get out and enjoy the best of NSW. “No industry has felt the economic impacts of COVID-19 more than the hospitality, arts and tourism industries,” Mr Perrottet said. “NSW acted swiftly to […]

Nov 17, 2020

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