Category: NEWS
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Morgan was told $300 vouchers would be made available to UOW students. Turns out this isn’t the case.
Image: Kristina Akopova on Unsplash Illawarra community members have raised concerns for students unable to access lockdown support payments because they are already on other Centrelink benefits. University of Wollongong student Morgan Howard reached out to Illawarra MP Sharon Bird and university representatives to figure out if those excluded would get support. “I was informed by Sharon Bird…
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UOW had no aim to fund medical services, letters reveal.
University said there was ‘not an intention’ to provide funding for medical services on campus despite a plea from Campus Clinic.
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‘Do the right thing’: Uncertainty as NSW records 38 locally acquired cases
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced in a press conference this morning that residents in lockdown can expect to see cases increase in the coming days. Despite the concerns, Ms Berejiklian has stated that health authorities are working to make sure that the numbers don’t get out of control. “What is important is all the experts…
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UOW to blame for Campus Clinic closure says WUSA
The student union says the university is responsible for the closure of Campus Clinic as it starts a petition to save the health service provider.
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COVID-19: NSW Records 11 New Cases, No Changes in Restrictions
NSW has recorded 11 new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, however Premier Gladys Berejiklian says that there will be no further restrictions.
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Barnaby Joyce sworn into new roles, criticism from Opposition
Barnaby Joyce has been sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister and the Leader of the Nationals Party after a leadership spill within the party.
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Barnaby Joyce regains role as Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Nationals Party
Barnaby Joyce has been re-elected as Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Nationals Party after a leadership spill within the party ousted Michael McCormack this afternoon. Michael McCormack lost both of his positions as the Leader of the Nationals Party and Deputy Prime Minister after Senator Matt Canavan called a spill motion against the…
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Japanese town splashes COVID cash on squid sculpture
The town of Noto, in the Ishikawa Prefecture of Western Japan, now features a landmark ready for post-pandemic audiences. Japan’s central government granted financial aid to localities, allowing them to use the funds in anyway that would help boost local economies. The squid is the result of the town of Noto being given 800 million…