No new mask warrant for Canberra despite flu risk, says Dr. Kerryn Coleman
“It simply came to our notice then. [but] if more and more people can wear their mask indoors, I think it will make a big difference this flu season, “said Dr. Coleman.
Australia
“Mark McGollum”: NSW Prime Minister Dominic Perrottet renews attack on WA Prime Minister amid ongoing GST dispute
Dominic Perrottet has returned service to Mark “McGollum” after the Prime Minister of Western Australia beat his counterparts in New South Wales and Victoria in recent days. New South Wales Prime Minister Dominic Perrottet has dismissed his Western Australian counterpart by referring to him as Mark “McGollum” amid an ongoing war on GST revenue . …
The ACT Supreme Court jury should have no difficulty finding a teenager killed during a fight at Canberra Skate Park, according to the court
A boy on trial for killing a man during a fight at Weston Creek Skate Park made up a statement that he found a knife on the ground during the fight, prosecutors say. Key points: The boy accused of murder claims to have grabbed a knife from the ground and stabbed a man, who survived, …
Gold Coast, Ipswich’s first regions to judge police camera statements in domestic violence cases
For the first time in Queensland, camera footage carried by the police force will be allowed to be used in the courts for survivors of domestic and family violence, following the passage of a bill in state parliament. Key points: A bill passed in the state parliament will allow the use of camera images carried …
Riding for the Disabled Volunteer Dies After Horseback Riding at Equestrian Center Near Victor Harbor
A 56-year-old Victor Harbor woman has died after falling from a horse at the Riding for the Disabled Equestrian Center in Hindmarsh Valley this afternoon. Key points: A Disability Riding Volunteer has died after falling from a horse Detectives and SafeWork SA staff are investigating Advice is offered to other volunteers Paramedics rushed to the …
“We are not the excuse of the Liberals”: Joyce to boost leadership at the Victorian Nationals Conference
Joyce has repeatedly rejected criticism that it was toxic to the Liberal Party brand in metropolitan areas, which he says is evidenced by the fact that he was asked to campaign in various Liberal seats in NSW and Queensland. Joyce is expected to use his party’s best performance at the polls than the Liberals in …
Child sexual abuse survivor says Tasmanian law is a step forward but will not offend
A child sexual abuse victim-survivor has welcomed plans to create a new criminal offense to punish people in positions of power for failing to protect young people from sexual abuse. Key points: Legislation creating a new crime for not protecting children from abuse will be presented to the Tasmanian parliament this year The state penal …
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Tourists thrown overboard, seriously injured in WA horizontal waterfalls
Three other RFDS doctors are providing coordination and telephone assistance from an operations center in Jandakot, a suburb south-east of Perth. The first group of patients with minor injuries (cuts and scratches) were transported to Broome by seaplane for further evaluation and treatment at Broome Hospital. Horizontal Falls, in Kimberley, WA. Credit: Tourism WA About …
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The state government is once again banning fishing to protect the Australian giant cuttlefish
The South Australian government has re-imposed a ban on fishing for Australian giant cuttlefish in the Gulf of Spencer, north of Arno Bay and Wallaroo. Key points: The state government has imposed a temporary ban on fishing for Australian giant cuttlefish in the upper Gulf of Spencer. Every year, Australian giant cuttlefish migrate into the …
Doctors give evidence at Darwin shooter Benjamin Hoffmann’s sentencing hearing
A sentencing hearing against the man who killed four people during a shooting in Darwin three years ago has heard mixed opinions about whether he was in a drug-induced psychosis at the time. Key points: Benjamin Hoffmann has pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and one count of manslaughter He faces a mandatory life …
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