Indonesia COVID-19 Crisis
Indonesia's rapid increase in COVID-19 cases has put the nation on the edge of a "catastrophe" as the more infectious Delta variant spreads.
Indonesia has reported record daily COVID-19 infections of more than 20,000 in recent days, in a new wave of infections fuelled by the emergence of highly transmissible virus variants.
Nationwide lockdown
Almost half of all Australians are in lockdown as the country battles a wave of the coronavirus affecting almost all corners for the first time during the pandemic.
$660m federal government scheme ignored important areas
The auditor-general has found that a $660m federal government scheme ignored areas most in need and targeted Liberal-held or marginal seats before the 2019 election.
A scathing review from the Australian National Audit Office lashed the Commuter Car Park program, part of the $4.8billion Urban Congestion fund, as “ineffective” and found money was allocated based on “political profile”
Unaffordable childcare in QLD
A recent study shows that families spend more on childcare than on groceries or bills. Nearly one in three families spend more on childcare than on groceries and more than 80 per cent spend more that they do on their utility bills, therefore making childcare unaffordable for thousands of people across Australia.
Health Care Worker declined vaccination
The infected Brisbane hospital receptionist who tested positive for COVID-19 before a snap lockdown was called was offered the vaccination, but Health Minister Yvette D’Ath says she did not “take the option up”.
Daily COVID-19 update
Annastacia Palaszczuk has confirmed that there have been 4 new COVID-19 cases in Queensland overnight.
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Plaster Of Paris: Lost Familiar
<p><span><span>- The return of the repressed can be a messy, catastrophic affair. It opens the floodgates for torrents of stress, recriminations and righteous fury to come pouring forth. Has the recent experience of women in the entertainment industry been like this? Years of being lowballed when they’re not being ignored, when they’re not outright being abused, has mounted, resentment on resentment, until, finally, a rending scream topples the pillars in the halls of power, sending powerful, entitled men, scrambling for cover.
Singapores New Approach to living with COVID-19
Singapore has revealed its new approach to living with the Corona Virus. Last week senior minister from the city state announced that in the future Covid would be treated like other endemic diseases such as flu.
Previous goals of zero transmissions, quarantine for travellers and isolation of close contacts would be out, and replaced by breathalyser tests done before going to work or the shops.
Export Ban on Sending Mixed Plastics Overseas to being July 1st
Recycling industry says it’s ‘not ready’ for ban on exporting plastic waste.
An export ban on sending mixed plastics overseas for recycling comes into effect today, but it could see recyclable items sent to landfill.