The Latest Breaking News from Covid-19

Concerns some COVID-affected aged care residents may be unable to vote, despite AEC changes

Confusion around voting rules for those affected by COVID-19 means some aged care residents may miss out on voting in the federal election, but it is hoped such incidents will be "isolated".

ABC News · May 20, 2022

Here's what the government and universities can do about the crisis of insecure academic work

Contract and casual workers in Australian universities have borne the brunt of revenue losses and funding cuts to higher education and research. When the government refused to provide JobKeeper to public universities during the COVID pandemic, thousands of academics on contracts got the boot.

The Conversation · May 20, 2022

Boris Johnson and Partygate: how did PM get only one fine?

Experts say it defies logic but Johnson attended gatherings deemed to have breached the rules without himself being fined

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022

US, S Korean leaders meet in face of N Korea nuclear threat

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol this week as the allies face a growing threat from North Korea’s nuclear weapons and missile program

The Independent UK · May 20, 2022

The Killers at Ashton Gate - everything you need to know

Tickets, timings, food and drink, support act, security - everything...

Bristol Post · May 20, 2022

WA records 15,205 new COVID-19 cases as virus-related deaths reach 203 this year

More than 200 West Australians have now died with COVID-19 this year, as the state continues to grapple with surging cases and businesses struggle to survive due to staff shortages.

ABC News · May 20, 2022

Non-urgent elective procedures delayed in Queensland amid dye shortage caused by China's COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai

COVID lockdowns in Shanghai spark a world wide shortage of contrast dyes used in CT scans, with Queensland Health announcing some non-urgent elective procedures will be postponed.

ABC News · May 20, 2022

How do I vote in the federal election if I have COVID-19? How does phone voting work? And how long do I have to do it?

There's been a last-minute change to voting rules to allow more Australians with COVID-19 to vote over the phone. But how does it work?

ABC News · May 20, 2022

The AEC Just Expanded The Eligibility For Phone-Voting So All COVID-Positive Babes Can Vote

Yay for not excluding sick people from their democratic right to vote!

Pedestrian.tv · May 20, 2022

Why do we get teary when we're tired or sick?

It’s been a big week and you feel exhausted, and suddenly you find yourself crying at a nice nappy commercial. Or maybe you are struck with a cold or the coronavirus and the fact your partner used up all the milk just makes you want to weep.

The Conversation · May 20, 2022