For the last few months China has been enjoying a return to normality after largely eliminating the COVID-19 virus. Just three weeks ago pictures emerged showing packed nightclubs, bars and restaurants in the city of Wuhan, where coronavirus was first identified in late 2019. But...
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Is it ‘unAustralian’ to scrap Australia Day celebrations?
Cumberland City Mayor has vowed to push ahead with a 500 person Australia Day event in his area, saying dumping events over COVID-19 fears is “unAustralian”. Mayor Steve Christou presides over the suburb of Berala which is currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak. There have...
Sydney mayor won’t cancel Australia Day events despite COVID-19 concerns
Councils are using the coronavirus pandemic as a “cheap” excuse to cancel Australia Day celebrations this year, one Sydney mayor claims, blaming ‘cancel culture’ instead. A string of festivities have been canned, including the Ferrython, Harbour Parade, Tug and Yacht Ballet and Tall Ships Race....
Protesters marched through Westfield Bondi Junction
A group of anti-mask protesters who marched through a popular shopping centre in Bondi Junction on Sunday have been slammed on social media. Footage emerged of the protest that showed people holding signs that read “masks increase your risk of infection!” while marching through the...
Sydney anti-mask protesters slammed
On the first day that new mask rules came into effect in Sydney, protesters defied restrictions during a rally at a shopping centre. A group of anti-mask protesters who marched through a popular shopping centre in Bondi Junction on Sunday have been slammed on social...
Protesters marched through Westfield Bondi Junction
A group of anti-mask protesters who marched through a popular shopping centre in Bondi Junction on Sunday have been slammed on social media. Footage emerged of the protest that showed people holding signs that read “masks increase your risk of infection!” while marching through the...
51 sites in Victoria exposed to virus
Victoria’s contact tracers are scrambling to control the Black Rock cafe virus cluster which has escalated to 21 cases and put 51 sites at risk of an infection. Speaking at a press conference today, the Deputy Secretary of Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services...
51 sites in Victoria exposed to virus
Victoria’s contact tracers are scrambling to control the Black Rock cafe virus cluster which has escalated to 21 cases and put 51 sites at risk of an infection. Speaking at a press conference today, the Deputy Secretary of Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services...
NSW expands mandatory QR code check-in to every business
NSW health minister Brad Hazard has announced a huge change to the sign-in system for businesses across the state. As of January 1, every business must have a Service NSW QR code with those who fail to do so facing a hefty fine. “I want...