The Latest Breaking News from Business NSW

Hunter businesses warn they may close due to skills shortages

New survey finds skills shortages are becoming entrenched in the Hunter workforce.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 2

Rush to pass workers comp reforms before premiums hike

Psychological injuries claimed under the nation's largest workers' compensation scheme could face a higher threshold under changes hoped to pass within weeks.

AAP · Jun 3, 2025

Insurance premiums crippling state's small businesses

Thousands of small and medium-sized businesses unable to afford insurance are being forced to close or risk going without coverage.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

NSW businesses struck with staff shortages

More than 90 per cent of businesses in NSW are experiencing staff shortages, a new survey has found.

AAP · Jun 23, 2022

Summit hears Hunter skills crisis is critical

Skill shortages across the Hunter are at crisis levels, with no industry or sector spared, a summit called to address what has emerged as a major threat to the region's growth has heard.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 22, 2022

Sydney news: Businesses welcome easing of close contact household isolation rules

MORNING BRIEFING: The state's peak body for businesses has welcomed changes to close contact isolation rules, saying they will help ease crippling staff shortages in the retail and hospitality sectors.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Sydney news: Man suffers burns in Western Sydney warehouse fire

MORNING BRIEFING: A man has suffered burns to his face and neck after an explosion and fire at a warehouse in Sydney's west.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2022

‘Extreme stress’: Australian businesses risk going under due to impact of Omicron

Industry bodies say they face a ‘triple blow’ of staff shortages, a supply chain crunch resulting in higher costs and a sharp drop in consumer activity

The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2022