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Australian state authorities call on the public to follow COVID-19 restrictions

Authorities of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) said compliance is key to a smooth exit from the two-week lockdown, as 35...

Australia: NSW offering Incentives for switching to electric vehicles

Stamp duty on electric cars will be removed as part of a half a billion-dollar investment to make electric vehicles accessible and...

Australia PM, Morrison: Historic Australian Federal Police operation keeping Australians safe

More than 220 members of the accused mafia, outlaw motorcycle gangs and transnational serious organised criminals have been arrested for...

A modern digital economy to secure Australia's future

The Morrison Government is investing almost $1.2 billion in Australia’s digital future through the Digital Economy Strategy, as part of...

Morrison Govt will invest $747 million in Australia Defence Force

Morrison Government will invest $747 million to upgrade four key training areas and ranges in the Northern Territory to enable the defence..

Australia put a ban on India passenger flight until May 15

Morrison Government has agreed on a number of new measures to protect Australians from the increased risk of the COVID-19 outbreak in India

First Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations in Castle Hill, New South Wales(NSW)

Aged care residents, nurses and doctors, disabled support residents and hotel quarantine workers, were among the first Australians to rece..

Sydney CBD alfresco dining set to open

Patrons will be able to enjoy more outdoor drinking and dining in The Rocks and Sydney CBD in a new 12-month pilot.

Australia: Capacity increase for entertainment venues

From Monday 28 September 2020, theatres, cinemas and concert halls across NSW will be able to increase capacity up to 50%.

Summer tourism boost for NSW

Holidaymakers are encouraged to take a break in NSW to support local businesses and tourism operators.

Sydney set for a summer revival

Cafes, restaurants, bars and local businesses will benefit from the NSW Government's plans to transform the Sydney CBD into alfresco city

Sydney’s 24-hour economy set to boom

The 24-Hour Economy Strategy will help drive investment, create more jobs and transform Sydney into a vibrant 24-hour destination.

Sydney’s Central Station skyline to transform

The new landmark will see a 300-tonne roof expand over Central Station's Northern Concourse.

NSW: COVID Safe guidelines for HSC exams

New guidelines for schools will help reduce the risk of a COVID-19 disruption during the 2020 HSC exams.

Over 50 artists join Great Southern Nights music event

Australian artists will perform over 1000 COVID-Safe gigs across Sydney and regional NSW in November 2020.