Here's what you need to know this morning.
Iconic Sussex Street restaurant closes
COVID-19 lockdowns continue to hurt the hospitality industry, with the closure of another Sydney institution.
The Golden Century Seafood Restaurant on Sussex Street in the Chinatown district had announced it has gone into administration after 31 years of serving Sydney's elite.
The eatery, known for its lobster tanks and political guests, was unable to sign a contract as COVID-19 restrictions continue to make operating in the industry difficult.
The notice of administration was posted on the ASIC website on August 17.
Chifley Advisory has been appointed administrator.
Vaccines on track for September
Health authorities are calling on younger people from hotspot areas to get vaccinated as part of a campaign blitz.
Within a day of bookings going online, 165,000 people aged 16-39 from the 12 local government areas of concern signed up to get the Pfizer vaccine.
It's part of a NSW Health campaign to administer 530,000 vaccines over two and a half weeks.
Deputy Secretary Susan Pearce urged anyone eligible to sign up as the state continued to break COVID records.
"My message is we have the vaccine, we've got the capability to give it, we need the people to come forward. Please do not wait for another clinic to pop up in your area."
The state is on track to reach 80 per cent of the population partially vaccinated by September 18, after passing the 54 per cent mark yesterday.
International appeal for families
The Red Cross has launched a fundraising appeal for the people of Afghanistan after the capital Kabul fell to the Taliban.
The charity said the money would deliver vital healthcare in Afghanistan, and help Australian communities locate and reconnect with missing family caught up in the crisis.
The charity said it had been working in Afghanistan for 30 years.
School shut as COVID spreads
A primary school in Western Sydney will be closed today after a student tested positive for COVID-19.
The Department of Education says the staff and students of William Dean Public School, in Dean Park, are now in isolation.
They are awaiting further advice from health authorities.
The on-site Northwest Community Childcare will also be closed for the day.
TAFE courses on offer in lockdown
An extra 60 short courses will be offered to people in New South Wales to study for free during lockdown.
The state government is adding 3,000 training places for people who are unable to work, to skill up at home or retrain in a new industry.
Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education Geoff Lee said the new courses would be funded through the JobTrainer program.
"We know that people are doing it tough. This is 3,000 fee-free places, in a whole range of courses from health to business to construction," he said
