Australia

Researchers explore the severity of the disease after SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in haematological patients

Patients with hematologic disease have a high risk of morbidity and mortality after infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. It is currently unknown whether the Omicron variant leads to a reduction in the severity of the disease in these individuals. Study: Early report on the severity of COVID-19 in haematological patients …

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Abuse in all ranks of services, hear the Royal Commission on Defense and Veteran Suicide

A damaging cycle of abuse within the Australian Defense Force is likely to continue without a “switch,” the Royal Veterans Defense and Suicide Commission has been told. Key points: The former DART president agreed that there was a fundamental failure of Defense to protect its youth The commission learned that the reports describing the responses …

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North Central Coast tour operators report last-minute rush to use Dine and Discover NSW vouchers

Middle North Coast tour operators say they have been hit by a rush of preschool holidays, thanks to a last-minute increase in people charging their NSW dinner and discovery vouchers. Key points: Mid North Coast operators have reported a last-minute rush to use Dine & Discover before the June 30 deadline $ 16.1 million worth …

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BOM forecasts widespread rain along the east coast as dry season rain arrives from Top End

The east coast of Australia will receive a downpour this weekend as moisture coming from the tropics is linked to a southern weather system. Key points: The weather has been caused by timeless rain at the upper end People in flood-affected regions are advised to be cautious but not worry The rain is expected to …

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Raymond Island residents express anger at council over reducing number of free ferry passes

Residents of a small island in Gippsland Lakes, east of Victoria, are considering a legal challenge to local council plans to make it more expensive for them to access their homes. Key points: The allocation of free annual vehicle ferry passes for Raymond Island taxpayers will go down from two to one East Gippsland Shire …

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Three men jailed for major methamphetamine importation in Washington after a covert police sting

Three men, including the head of a “sophisticated” drug union known as “ethnic Brad Pitt,” have received lengthy prison sentences for their role in importing 56 pounds of methylamphetamine into WA. Key points: Nikola Maksimovic was sentenced to 24 years in prison The other two men received a 20-year sentence They were caught in a …

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“Effective cut”: Albanian government refuses to cover rising costs of caring for the elderly

The government has until August 8 to file its filing in the case. Albanese also pledged to fund the outcome, which the Health Services Union estimates would cost $ 2.2 billion over four years. Loading Elderly Minister Anika Wells said the government would increase funding for the sector through reforms to be introduced “in the …

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