COVID-19
  • Coronavirus

Super scientist mum creates whizz-bang website for kids

Narrabri mum-of-three Merry Conaty has created a whizz-bang website full of fun science experiments to entertain and educate children during the coronavirus pandemic. “I am a scientist, a mum, and thanks to COVID-19 I am attempting to work, teach school, care for kids, keep food on the table and occupy and extend my kids while we are staying home,” wrote Merry Conaty on her website’s homepage appropriately named ‘Lockdown science for kids’. (www.lockdownscience.com) “We are so happy to do our bit to flatten the curve here at home, so are getting creative about how to learn.” Merry is the loving […]

Apr 9, 2020

  • easter long weekend

Don’t leave home without good reason

The Traffic and Highway Patrol Command is reminding the community that, while travelling for holidays is not considered ‘essential’ travel, officers will continue to be out in force over the Easter long weekend. The NSW Premier and the NSW Health Minister have outlined orders under the Public Health Act that state a person must not leave their home without a reasonable excuse. These rules do not prohibit people from going to the supermarket and pharmacy, going to and from work if you cannot work from home, going to medical appointments, or leaving for some brief exercise in your own neighbourhood. […]

Apr 9, 2020

  • Coronavirus

Record $5000 on-the-spot fine for spitters

People who cough or spit on health workers, police, pharmacists, paramedics or other public officials during the COVID-19 health crisis, now risk a $5000 on-the-spot fine. Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Police Minister David Elliott said the tough new measures are in response to the abhorrent acts of some individuals in recent weeks. “Every day our doctors and nurses, police and paramedics put their health and safety on the line to protect us, and a threat to them, is a threat to us,” Mr Hazzard said. “The virus has infected thousands of health workers around the world and killed many, […]

Apr 9, 2020

  • Coronavirus

$130 billion JobKeeper package approved

The biggest economic rescue package in Australia’s history was passed by parliament on Wednesday night. The $130 billion JobKeeper package wage subsidy scheme is set to see fortnightly payments of $1500 received by about six million, eligible Australians from the start of May. Nearly 750,000 Australian businesses have registered their interest in the scheme. Narrabri Chamber of Commerce president Russell Stewart said the JobKeeper package was “vitally important for country towns like Narrabri.” “We need growth to survive,” Mr Stewart said. “It is the most critical thing for country towns. “And the absolute key to growth is retention of our skilled […]

Apr 9, 2020

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