The Australian government has extended flood disaster support payments to more flood-stricken areas in New South Wales (NSW) as clean-up activities in the state continue. Residents in eight additional local areas, including Cumberland, Mid Coast, Muswellbrook, Nambucca, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Randwick and Warren, can now apply for the tax-free support payments of up to $1,000,…
COVID-Hit Cruise Ship Docks in Sydney, Infected Not Allowed to Disembark
A cruise ship carrying over 100 COVID-19 cases has docked in Sydney, with passengers who tested positive not allowed to disembark. The Coral Princess, carrying more than 2,300 people and 118 COVID cases, docked in Circular Quay at about 6:30 a.m. on July 13. NSW Health asked passengers to take a rapid antigen test (RAT)…
‘Fiscally Responsible’: Australian PM Backs Ending Pandemic Leave Payment
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has indicated that pandemic leave disaster payments would not return despite having isolation policies remain in place. The payment program provided funds for people who took leave to isolate and ended on June 30. However, there are calls to restart the scheme as the number of people going into isolation…
Australian State Premier Urges Raising Dam to Protect Flood-Prone Communities
Australian state leader Premier Dominic Perrottet is asking the federal Labor government to help fund the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall in a bid to reduce flood risk to the community downstream of Sydney’s biggest dam. The suggestion was first put forward in 2016 and has received renewed attention this week after several areas…
85,000 Australians in Sydney Under Evacuation As Flooding Continues
July 5, 2022
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The fourth major flooding event of the year in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has put 85,000 under evacuation orders, the premier said. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet told reporters on July 6 that there were 108 evacuation orders and 56 evacuation warnings across the state, affecting 50,000 more people than the previous…
Schools’ ‘Woke Agenda’ Causes Children ‘Climate Change Anxiety’: Australian Senator
An Australian Liberal Senator has accused the education department of bringing children “climate change anxiety” as she called out the “strong left-wing bend” across the school system. The comment comes as radical climate protesters continued the mass disruption in Sydney’s Hyde Park after bringing the CBD to a standstill on Monday, aggravating the police force…
Australian Aboriginal Flag to Fly on Sydney Harbour
The Aboriginal flag will have a permanent spot on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with the NSW state government committing $25 million (US$17.3 million) to install a third flagpole by the end of the year. Flying the Aboriginal flag alongside the Australian and NSW state flags was an important gesture towards “Closing the Gap,” NSW Premier…
Australian State Leader Pushes to Eliminate ‘Worst’ Tax
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet’s bid to abolish stamp duty is back in the limelight, calling it the “worst tax” that a state could have. The premier has been outspoken on scrapping stamp duty—a significant one-off tax payment when purchasing a home—since he was the state’s treasurer. The state government’s proposed reform would give…
State Commits $400 Million to Help ‘Close the Gap’ for Aboriginal Australians
June 13, 2022
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The New South Wales (NSW) government has pledged $401 million (US$278 million) over four years towards “Closing the Gap” and other initiatives that try improve the lives of Aboriginal people in NSW. A part of the state budget due to be delivered on June 21, this investment reflects the need for a more inclusive approach…
Australia’ Most Populous State Commits to $1 Billion Fast-Rail Plan
The New South Wales government in Australia has backed a $1 billion (US$708 million) rail upgrade between Sydney and the Central Coast that could pave the way for faster train services. The state will work with the federal government on the upgrade, with $500 million (US$354 million) to be set aside in June 21’s state…
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