Essential disability workers call for govt support as Omicron continues to surge
The Australian Services Union has called on the NSW and Australian governments to provide more support for disability workers amidst the ongoing pandemic.
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ScoMo and BoJo: when alternative political realities collapse
Richie Black explores how and why experienced liars like ScoMo and BoJo are suddenly losing control of the alternate narrative.
New Covid restrictions announced for NSW as Omicron outbreak explodes
New Covid-19 restrictions are being introduced in NSW to help deal with an explosion in Omicron cases, despite claims by Premier Dominic Perrottet that “the health system remains strong”.
Healthcare workers express concerns over Covid ‘close contact’ definitions
Healthcare workers have voiced concerns over the federal government’s new definition of a Covid close contact as cases continue to skyrocket.
As Covid cases soar, leaked email contradicts Perrottet claim that “health system remains strong”
A leaked email from St Vincent’s Hospital has revealed the facility is in an “extremely vulnerable” position as Covid cases soar.
Covid-19: NSW shakes up close contact, isolation rules
The NSW Government has announced massive changes to the state’s Covid-19 rules, with a loosening of close contact and self-isolation requirements.
Face masks once again mandatory in NSW
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced the reintroduction of mandatory face masks and density limits, as the Omicron outbreak of Covid-19 continues to surge.
Latham’s anti-trans bills threaten to roll back hard-won rights
No stranger to media controversy, right-wing politician Mark Latham has proposed two radical parliamentary bills which could seriously alter the lives of trans and gender diverse school students in NSW. Feature article by youth editor Corin Shearston.
NSW issues new measures to protect communities from Omicron variant
The NSW Government has released new measures for residents returning from overseas after multiple cases of new Covid-19 variant Omicron were confirmed in the state.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill passes NSW Lower House
The NSW Lower House has passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill on the last parliamentary sitting day for the year, 52 to 32 votes.
90 per cent: NSW hits Covid vaccination milestone
NSW has passed another Covid-19 vaccination milestone, becoming the first Australian state to achieve 90 double dose coverage for those aged 16 and over.
Residents push for an end to ‘rigged’ City of Sydney vote
A coalition of residents’ action groups is calling on the NSW Government to scrap the City of Sydney’s ‘one business, two votes’ gerrymander.
New Covid roadmap accelerates freedoms for the fully vaccinated
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced a new roadmap for the easing of restrictions as the state surpasses its 85 percent Covid vaccination goal.
It’s time for a progressive spring – but don’t expect one with Chris Minns
The NSW Labor leader’s decision to vote against voluntary assisted dying shows him to be out of touch, lacking leadership and deeply disappointing to progressive voters, opines Gary Nunn.
The Existential Expert talks sex … and Dominic Perrottet
Our latest column combines sex advice and our new Premier, naturally forcing us to dispense cold, hard truths.