Fresh COVID wave on the way, experts warn A fresh wave of COVID-19 cases could hit Australia in coming weeks after health authorities detected vaccine-resistant variants. AAP · Nov 8, 2022
Ghosn Escape Accomplices Return to US, Lawyer Confirms The American father and son duo who helped former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn dramatically escape from Japan have been returned to the United States after spending 20 months in Japanese jails, their lawyer said Monday. Former Green Beret operative Michael Taylor, 62, was being held at a Los Angeles detention… Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 7, 2022
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly says it was 'only a matter of time' until COVID-19 cases started rising again. Here are the latest numbers Medical authorities are warning of a new surge of COVID-19 cases in Australia, with the chief medical officer urging people to be vigilant. ABC News · Nov 7, 2022
Injured teen footballer lay 'shivering' in torrential rain waiting 5 hours for ambulance Bailey Honeysett, 17, crashed into a metal railing at the side of a pitch and needed to be covered in blankets while the South Central Ambulance Service were called but didn't arrive for hours Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022
Turkey farmers warn of Christmas shortage due to bird flu Exclusive: Government officials ‘losing the battle’ to control disease, as millions of birds wiped out The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
Britons face Christmas turkey shortage amid ‘worst-ever’ bird flu outbreak Exclusive: Government officials ‘losing the battle’ to control disease, say farmers as millions of birds wiped out The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2022
What size turkey do you need this Christmas? A guide on what to get depending on how many people you’re feeding Working out which turkey size you need this year has never been easier Woman & Home · Oct 21, 2022
Local artist donates work to fundraiser after husband loses studio in Belfast fire “The creative community in Belfast show up for each other. It feels natural for me to offer this painting in support." Belfast Live · Oct 14, 2022
'New normal' looms with new uncertainty over COVID It would be refreshing if the politicians were more upfront about the reasons for their decision. Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2022
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly downplayed long COVID while justifying end of isolation requirements, medical specialist says Academic Pippa Yeoman is among a number of Australians, including a leading medical specialist, accusing the chief medical officer of downplaying the threat posed by long COVID while justifying the end of national isolation requirements. ABC News · Oct 11, 2022
Cathedral Buildings fire leaves 20 NI brides devastated as dresses lost in blaze "Their weddings are fast approaching and their options are running out - My heart bleeds for all of them" Belfast Live · Oct 10, 2022
A Huge Briggs-Curated Festival Celebrating First Nations Music Is Landing In Vic Next Month First & Forever is headed to the Gathering Place, Hanging Rock in late November. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 5, 2022
Three teenagers charged in connection to Cherry Orchard 'ramming' released on bail The youths, a 15-year-old boy and two 14-year-old boys, have all been charged with a range of driving and car theft offences and dangerous driving Dublin Live · Oct 4, 2022
Three teen boys charged in connection with Dublin Garda car ramming released on bail They all appeared separately before District Court president Paul Kelly at Dublin Children’s Court on Tuesday. Irish Mirror · Oct 4, 2022
Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2022 End of mandatory isolation ushers a new era of 'living with' COVID Relaxing COVID clamps, successfully
ABC News · Sep 30, 2022 Here's the health advice that led to COVID isolation rules being dropped A day before national cabinet unanimously agreed to end mandatory isolation rules, the prime minister asked the nation's top doctor whether it was a good idea. This is what he said to the PM.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2022 Australia’s new Covid rules: isolation recommended but not required From 14 October people who test positive will no longer have to isolate in their homes for five days – but there are exceptions
Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2022 Australia to end mandatory five day isolation for Covid positive cases Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
ABC News · Sep 30, 2022 Australia's COVID-19 isolation rules and pandemic payments are getting a shake-up. Here's what you need to know While health authorities say the changes signal a move away from "COVID exceptionalism", they've warned "it does not in any way suggest that the pandemic is finished".
The Conversation · Sep 30, 2022 View from The Hill: national cabinet drops mandatory isolation, dumping 'COVID exceptionalism' National cabinet has agreed to lift the five day mandatory isolation period for people contracting COVID, with the Commonwealth’s chief medical officer declaring “it is time to move away from COVID exceptionalism”.
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 30, 2022 In A Massive ‘Fuck You’ To Vulnerable People, National Cabinet Has Scrapped Mandatory COVID Iso Mandatory COVID-19 isolation will end on October 14 for everyone, the National Cabinet has decided.Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly announced on Friday there would be support for some workers in high-risk settings to be able to continue isolation if needed, but everyone else can just carry about their lives as…
ABC News · Sep 24, 2022 Zan Rowe on interviewing Keith Urban, Guy Pearce, Missy Higgins, Tori Amos and Tony Armstrong for Take 5 on ABC TV Taking her hit radio program Take 5 to television, Zan Rowe reveals how music "undoes" people during interviews with Keith Urban, Guy Pearce, Missy Higgins, Tori Amos and Tony Armstrong.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2022 Paul Kelly on all-star Red Hot line-up He will be joined in the Hunter Valley by Bernard Fanning, Missy Higgins, Mark Seymour, Vika & Linda, and Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley.
The Conversation · Sep 8, 2022 Grattan on Friday: Albanese's commitment to transparency should apply to national cabinet The change of government has transformed many things but, unfortunately, not the secrecy surrounding national cabinet.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2022 Covid pandemic may be causing more deaths than Australia’s daily numbers suggest More than 80% of the country’s Covid deaths occurred in 2022, likely in part due to success of early control measures but questions remain