The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District has updated the COVID19 situation after the weekend. As of this morning there were 117 confirmed cases for the district, 114 recoveries, and 21,670…

A raft of Coronavirus measures have now eased across New South Wales. Pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes can serve up to 50 patrons and more people can attend church services, weddings and funerals.…

As the Illawarra heads into a new week, many thoughts will be artound the COVID-19 situation and how we will fare over the coming days. As of today, Sunday, Victoria is the only Australian state to…

Australian football's stakeholders have come to an agreement that will allow the A-League season to restart in July. The FFA, A-League clubs and the PFA have confirmed they've ticked off plans to…

The state government is set to announce the further easing of Coronavirus restrictions today. Up to 20 guests are expected to be able to attend weddings while 50 people will be allowed at funerals…

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts as of 0730 AEST May 27. CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS * Australia has recorded 7133 cases. There are 478 active cases. SA has recorded its first case…

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts as of 0730 AEST May 26. CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS * Australia has recorded 7118 cases. There are 485 active cases. SA, ACT and NT have no active…

Shellharbour City Council has followed Wollongong and reopened its sportsfields so local clubs can return to training. Council said strict public heath rules are in place with training groups no…

Tests of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 patients have been halted following a recent report that the anti-malarial drug could increase the mortality in coronavirus patients, the World Health…

The NSW government is urging anyone feeling unwell with even the mildest of symptoms to get tested for COVID-19 in an attempt to rapidly identify community transmission. Premier Gladys Berejiklian…

Australians weren't just stockpiling toilet paper during the COVID-19 crisis - they have also been hoarding crisp new banknotes. While consumer spending has fallen after the panic-buying splurge in…

Wollongong City Council is allowing local sports clubs to resume training on council fields as of today. Council said in a statement that it has been working with a number of state and local sports…

With up to 50 people to be allowed in restaurants, pubs and cafes as NSW eases more COVID-19 restrictions, the state's deputy premier has flagged gyms and beauticians could also re-open for business…

From June 1 pubs, cafes and restaurants will be allowed to serve up to 50 patrons if it fits the 4 square metre rule. In a recent press conference NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced the update:…

An 80-year-old woman has become the 50th coronavirus-related death in New South Wales. State chief medical officer Dr Kerry Chant said the woman died in Concord Hospital and became infected after…

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts as of 0730 AEST on May 21. CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS * Australia has recorded 7079 cases, with only 635 active cases remaining. SA and the ACT…

New South Wales Health is investigating a coronavirus case at a private school in Sydney. The student is one of two new cases from more than 9,700 tests across the state in the last 24 hours. Chief…

Shadow Health Minister and Member for Keira Ryan Park is urging the state government to ramp up community-wide testing in order to prevent any second wave of Coronavirus. Park wants to see an…

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts as of 0730 AEST on May 20. CORONAVIRUS NUMBERS * Australia has recorded about 7068 cases, with under 700 active cases. * The national death…

New South Wales residents will be able to head to the state's regions for holidays in less than a fortnight under a relaxation of COVID-19 travel restrictions. Premier Gladys Berejiklian has…