Australia

NSW to offer free flu vaccinations to all residents amid a sharp rise in flu cases

All NSW residents will be able to get a free flu shot at GPs and pharmacies from June 1st to June 30th. Health Director Dr Kerry Chant said 1,140 cases of respiratory illness had been reported this week, compared with 766 the previous week and 150 hospital admissions and admissions. “We strongly urge all those …

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News from Australia LIVE: Peter Dutton to become opposition leader; Barnaby Joyce faces the challenge of leadership

Outgoing North Sydney MP Trent Zimmerman has admitted that nationals played a role in losing the Liberals’ seats in the city center in the recent federal election. The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat to independent Kylea Tink a fortnight ago, answers questions from Radio National presenter Patricia Karvelas. Kylea Tink, independent of Teal and …

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AGL appears willing to abandon the spin-off plan, giving in to Mike Cannon-Brookes

The AGL Energy board will meet on Monday morning and is expected to abandon its plan to split its operations, surrendering to a campaign by billionaire climate activist Mike Cannon-Brookes to thwart the measure. Neither AGL, Australia’s largest electricity generator, nor Cannon-Brookes commented on the meeting, but bankers and consultants told some media over the …

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News from Australia LIVE: Peter Dutton to become opposition leader; Barnaby Joyce faces the challenge of leadership

Outgoing North Sydney MP Trent Zimmerman has admitted that nationals played a role in losing the Liberals’ seats in the city center in the recent federal election. The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat to independent Kylea Tink a fortnight ago, answers questions from Radio National presenter Patricia Karvelas. Kylea Tink, independent of Teal and …

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Ukrainian president visits frontline in first official appearance outside Kyiv since Russia invaded

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited troops at the front in the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine, home to Ukraine’s second largest city, in his first official appearance outside Kyiv since beginning of the Russian invasion on February 24. Key points: The president handed out compliments and gifts to the soldiers Its chief of staff …

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The work is designed to promote women to key positions in the cabinet

The Queensland right is expected to decide to elevate Lilley member Anika Wells to replace Queensland colleague Shayne Neumann in the ministry. While supporters of Neumann said he had done well in the veterans ’portfolio of affairs by forcing the government to hold a royal commission on veteran suicide, faction members said the result was …

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