Increased testing over detention centre COVID cluster
Nine COVID-19 cases are now affiliated with the Detention Centre cluster, where an employee was confirmed with the virus last week. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has addressed that over 200 of the 500 staff at the Centre have returned negative test results, and over 110 youths have tested negative. Testing at the centre had become the main priority for health authorities, where it has been in lockdown since Wednesday evening.
Troye Sivan: In A Dream
- The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have hit all sides, some more disproportionately than others, as is the nature of disasters. The rich, powerful and well-situated rarely rub shoulders with the hoi-polloi in suffering from the effects of any natural disaster, pandemic or economic collapse. While the tragic death toll from the pandemic has cut a swathe through older generations, the lasting effect of 2020’s hubristic gift will be borne by the generation born within a decade either side of the turn of the 21st century.
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WHO Reveals Active Coronavirus Rates Are Still Increasing - Links to Food Production Facilities and Nursing Homes.
The World Health Organisation’s Europe office reveals a surge in coronavirus cases, noting over the past few weeks there has been a steady increase in the number of active cases.
The cause of this surge is said to be linked to the provision of local services such as food production facilities and nursing homes.
With more than 22.5 million people infected worldwide, governments and leaders are urging individuals to adhere to their state’s restrictions.
Russian Anti-Corruption Activist Alexei Navalny in Omsk Hospital Following Suspected Poisoning.
Alexei Navalny - a Russian anti-corruption activist and notorious critic of Vladimir Putin - is in hospital fighting a coma after alleged tea poisoning.
Navalny was returning from Siberia when his plane had to make an emergency landing in order to have the activist sent directly to a hospital in Omsk.
Suspicions are still being investigated as to who may have targeted Navalny who remains in Omsk in a state too critical to relocate.
$17.6 Billion Stimulus Package Supporting Australian Jobs & Business is Being Assessed for Remote Community Damages.
In light of the current pandemic, the Australian government announced an economic stimulus package of $17.6 billion to support Australian jobs, households and businesses.
According to John Wilson, traditional owner of remote Indigenous community, Peppimenarti, the release of coronavirus stimulus payments has seen a surge in alcohol consumption amongst the community.
Since 2007, the community has banned takeaway alcohol from liquor outlets align with the Northern Territory Intervention in 2007.
Potential Clusters of COVID-19 Outbreaks Threaten NSW Healthcare System.
Emerging information in a New South Wales Health Surveillance Report about New South Wales’ Coronavirus contact tracing data indicates a high rate of transmissions emerging from clusters around the state.
Pending outbreaks appear likely to take a significant toll on healthcare workers in New South Wales if the impending outbreaks are not prepared for appropriately.
Premier Palaszczuk has Announced $145 Million for Infrastructure Plan.
Brisbane economic forums heard from Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk in relation to the Queensland economy.
Ms Palaszczuk said Queensland’s economy is benefiting from border closures with fewer active cases.
The State Government’s economic recovery roadmap is said to be $51.8 billion.
The Premier announced $145 million of this infrastructure plan will be set aside for a renewable energy future.
Kangaroo Point Detainee Arrested Amidst Allegations of Possessing Child Exploitation Material.
A Kangaroo Point Central Hotel detainee has reportedly been requested to appear before the court regarding allegations of possessing and distributing material exploitative of children.
Amid ongoing investigations of the asylum seekers being detained at the hotel; Queensland detectives searched the premises yesterday afternoon and seized electronic items in the man’s possession.
Tkay Maidza: Last Year Was Weird Vol.2
- Though it has been released two years after Vol.1, and its title would be more fitting for a 2021 release, Last Year Was Weird, Vol.2 is Tkay Maidza’s breakthrough record. Ambitiously taking in hip-hop, pop, grime and R&B, 2 elevates Tkay’s sound to the status of her icons: Santigold, Azealia Banks and M.I.A.. It’s no surprise that this mixtape got her signed to cult rock label 4AD Beyond being musically stellar and an examination of 2017, or is it 2019 this time around?