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Mental health services in Australia at ‘unprecedented’ levels of demand, officials say, revealing toll of lockdowns

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Calls to Australian mental health support lines have increased by 30% compared to pre-pandemic times, officials have revealed. Additional funding has been provided to help people deal with distress during the lengthy lockdowns. … Read More >Mental health services in Australia at ‘unprecedented’ levels of demand, officials say, revealing toll of lockdowns

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Over 200 arrested, at least 7 police injured amid chaotic Covid-19 protests in Australia (VIDEOS)

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Thousands of people hit the streets of Australia’s largest cities on Saturday, defying coronavirus lockdowns. The protest got particularly chaotic in Melbourne, devolving into clashes between anti-lockdown marchers and police. … Read More >Over 200 arrested, at least 7 police injured amid chaotic Covid-19 protests in Australia (VIDEOS)

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Australia gives conditional green light to Covid Moderna vaccine with first million doses arriving next month

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Australia’s pharmaceutical body has granted Moderna’s Covid vaccine conditional approval for use in the country in a bid to boost inoculation rates, with the first million doses set to arrive in September. … Read More >Australia gives conditional green light to Covid Moderna vaccine with first million doses arriving next month

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Australia’s Byron Bay plunged into lockdown, officials fear Covid has spread from Sydney

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Australian officials extended coronavirus restrictions to the coastal region of Byron Bay on Monday morning, amid concerns that the virus has spread from the capital city of New South Wales, Sydney, to the state’s northern tip. … Read More >Australia’s Byron Bay plunged into lockdown, officials fear Covid has spread from Sydney

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#FakePoos: Aussies fume after Victoria’s premier concedes ‘Covid in wastewater’ used to justify statewide lockdown never existed

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Australians are airing their grievances with Victoria Premier Dan Andrews after he admitted he cited non-existent coronavirus-tainted sewage in his decision to lock down the state. … Read More >#FakePoos: Aussies fume after Victoria’s premier concedes ‘Covid in wastewater’ used to justify statewide lockdown never existed

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‘A slap in the face’: Workers angry after SPC canned food giant becomes first Australian company to mandate vaccination

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Employees of Australia’s canned vegetable and fruit giant SPC have complained to local media that they’re furious about mandatory vaccinations but will abide by the order to keep their jobs and livelihoods. … Read More >‘A slap in the face’: Workers angry after SPC canned food giant becomes first Australian company to mandate vaccination

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Australian military quietly releases reform plan to address ‘serious & systemic’ failings exposed by Afghanistan war crimes report

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Australia’s Defense Department has released a four-year plan to tackle “serious and systemic” failures in its military structure and culture – eight months after a bombshell probe into war crimes in Afghanistan. … Read More >Australian military quietly releases reform plan to address ‘serious & systemic’ failings exposed by Afghanistan war crimes report

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‘Politics’ prevents highly-effective Sputnik V’s approval by WHO & European regulator – leading Australian epidemiologist to RT

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It’s important for people in the West to know that the Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine works great, but politics prevents it from hitting wider markets, a renowned Australian epidemiologist told RT. … Read More >‘Politics’ prevents highly-effective Sputnik V’s approval by WHO & European regulator – leading Australian epidemiologist to RT