Scott Morrison has hinted Australia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout could be delayed. The Prime Minister joined state and territory leaders for national cabinet on Friday and was briefed about the implementation plan. The Therapeutic Goods Administration is expected to approve the Pfizer vaccine by the end...
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UK says new COVID-19 strain is between 30-90 per cent more deadly
The new mutant strain of coronavirus is between 30 and 90 per cent more deadly than the old one but vaccines will still work, UK scientists say. The revelation came as Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned the nation there is “evidence” more people are dying...
National cabinet: International traveller caps, quarantine on the agenda
National cabinet has ruled out lifting international traveller caps which were slashed amid concerns about the highly-infectious UK strain. But Scott Morrison has revealed the government is seeking “flexible arrangements” with states and territories that could see more Aussies return home soon. The meeting follows...
Five biggest fights that shaped McGregor’s career
Ahead of Conor McGregor’s much-hyped return, Nick Campton rates the five fights that made him one of the most controversial and compelling figures in sport. The greatest circus in combat sport is back. Conor McGregor makes his much-hyped return to the Octagon against Dustin Poirier...
McGregor v Poirier UFC 257: The five biggest fights that shaped Conor McGregor’s career
The greatest circus in combat sport is back. Conor McGregor makes his much-hyped return to the Octagon against Dustin Poirier headlining UFC 257 at ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The Irishman has been sidelined for almost a year and his chances at earning...
Fears that a third strain of Covid-19 could reach Aussie shores, with top docs keeping a close eye
Fears that a third variant of Covid-19 discovered in Brazil and Japan could spread to Australia – as top doctors say they are keeping a close eye on it One of Australia’s top doctors has confirmed a third strain of Covid-19 Strain mutated with fears...
Best takeaway food: Chinese beats pizza as Australia’s favourite
Forget pizza or pasta, burgers or burritos – because Australia’s favourite takeaway food comes in the form of dumplings, dim sims and a side of fried rice. A Google-generated map showing the world’s favourite cuisines has dropped, and while pizza and sushi have ranked as...
Arthritis drug hailed by Boris Johnson as a ‘life-saving’ Covid-19 treatment may be ineffective
An anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis, which has been hailed by Boris Johnson as a ‘life-saving’ Covid-19 treatment, may be ineffective — and could even increase the patient’s risk of dying — according to a new study. The latest research, published in the BMJ,...
Teacher dies posing for selfie in Brazil as waves knock her off rock
School teacher, 28, dies while posing for selfies on rocks overlooking the ocean after powerful wave knocks her into the sea Soliane Luiza was thrown off a rock by waves at a beach in Santa Catarina, Brazil, on Monday while she was taking photos A...
Coronavirus UK: Covid vaccines ‘should work against Kent mutation’
Pfizer and BioNTech say their Covid vaccine will work against the coronavirus variant that emerged in Kent and has now become the dominant strain in England. Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK’s chief scientific adviser, said he expected all the current vaccines to work against it...