Regardless of whether we classify the new coronavirus as a pandemic, it is a serious issue. In less than two months, it has spread over several continents. Pandemic means sustained and continuous transmission of the disease, simultaneously in more than three different geographical regions. Pandemic does not refer to the […]
Building contractor Lipman Pty Ltd have been contracted to move ahead on with Coffs Harbour City Council’s $76.5m, current estimate, Cultural and Civic Space. Lipman’s, who are based in North Sydney, have been appointed to run the Early Contractor Involvement services stage. This new contract is basically a more in-depth […]
If the battle cry of our government’s response to the global financial crisis was “go early, go hard, go households”, this government’s approach to the current crisis seems to be “go late, go half-measures, and go … well … go to Hillsong”. For a decade we have been accused of […]
Let us pray, now, for science. Pray for empiricism and for epidemiology and for vaccines. Pray for peer review and controlled double-blinds. For flu shots, herd immunity and washing your hands. Pray for reason, rigor and expertise. Pray for the precautionary principle. Pray for the W.H.O. By Farhad Manjoo And […]
Many Australians are sick and tired of politics and politicians .The situation is worsening .The community is deserting the major political parties in droves. By John Menadue In this blog Michael Keating (The Future of Democracy Part 1 and Part 2), pictured below, described how governments have lost the capacity to promote […]
Deputy Mayor Tegan Swan says action has been lodged against her over the Two Tails Winery development application. By the Editor Coffs Coast Outlook understands that the action referred to may be in fact a referral by Council to ICAC. Councillor Swan has been a consistent opponent of the proposed […]
As the world is gripped by disasters, both natural and pandemic, it’s time to rethink our global economic strategies to best serve mankind, writes Professor John Quiggin. FOR BELIEVERS IN KARMA, Australia’s experience since last year’s must look like a clear example. Having re-elected a government which has done nothing […]
Businesses will get up to $25,000 and instant tax relief, while welfare recipients will be eligible for one-off cash payments as part of the Government’s widely-anticipated multi-billion dollar coronavirus stimulus package. By ABC political reporters Stephanie Dalzell and Jade Macmillan Key points: About 700,000 businesses will be able to get […]
The Liberals claim that they are better economic and money managers. But there is scant evidence to support that claim. By John Menadue AO At the last election Scott Morrison told us repeatedly that only the Liberals could manage money and the economy And the electorate seemed to believe him. […]
It’s fair to wonder what Treasury and the Treasurer have been doing for the past month or so that they still haven’t come up with a plan to start fighting the economic impact of COVID-19. By Michael Pascoe It’s a safe bet one of the things occupying their time has […]