A FURIOUS Mayor Tom Tate has shutdown the public carparks on The Spit after crowds flocked to the beach in defiance of social distancing. The Bulletin yesterday revealed images showing packed carparks on The Spit as surfers, dog owners and bored locals went out for weekend recreation. It came just days after Cr Tate threatened to close the Coast’s beaches if people continued to defy measures put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus.

GOLD COAST BEACHES UPDATE

Flags have been removed from Gold Coast beaches today following a decision by the Federal Government to limit gatherings to two people.

30 Mar 2020 5:41 PM

Corona Virus Update 30th March Part 3 (Australian Banks)

Australian Banks Australians who are in financial stress and unable to pay their mortgages should contact their lender. There is payment relief available. The major banks have announced that their customers will be able to pause mortgage payments.

30 Mar 2020 5:19 PM

Corona Virus Update 30th arch Part 2 (Stimulus and Banks)

3rd round of Federal Government Stimulus for workers and businesses. $130 billion support package for as many as 6 million Australian workers whose livelihoods have been hit by the Coronavirus

30 Mar 2020 3:17 PM