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At least 1 dead after roof collapses at university in Perth, Australia (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020By Editor

At least one person has been killed after a roof collapsed on the campus of Curtin University in Western Australia. Several injuries have been reported as emergency workers search through the rubble for survivors. … Read More >At least 1 dead after roof collapses at university in Perth, Australia (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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Doctors in Australia demand end to Victoria lockdown while WHO says restrictions should not be primary course

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020By Editor

Warning Victoria’s strict Covid-19 lockdowns are “disproportionate and unscientific,” 500 doctors in Australia have penned a letter urging the government to reconsider – joining opposition to policies even the WHO backtracked on. … Read More >Doctors in Australia demand end to Victoria lockdown while WHO says restrictions should not be primary course

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WATCH: Drone deployed to warn championship surfer of impending SHARK ATTACK

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020By Editor

One lucky surfer got the fright of his life when a drone appeared telling him to return to shore. It was only when he made it to the beach that he realized how close he came to the jaws of death in the form of a 1.5m-long shark. … Read More >WATCH: Drone deployed to warn championship surfer of impending SHARK ATTACK

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China accuses Pompeo of creating political confrontation, urges US to drop ‘Cold War’ mentality

Posted on October 8, 2020October 8, 2020By Editor

Beijing urged the United States to stop its “unprovoked attacks,” after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo lashed out at China during a meeting with Australia, India, and Japan aimed at countering China’s growing regional influence. … Read More >China accuses Pompeo of creating political confrontation, urges US to drop ‘Cold War’ mentality

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No long-distance travel till 2022 for Australians – and that’s IF POPULATION-WIDE vaccine is rolled out next year, budget predicts

Posted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020By Editor

Australians weary of restrictions are out of luck, as the country’s new budget predicts social distancing will continue for two years and long-distance travel is to remain off-limits until everyone is able to get a Covid-19 jab. … Read More >No long-distance travel till 2022 for Australians – and that’s IF POPULATION-WIDE vaccine is rolled out next year, budget predicts

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Victoria police filmed handcuffing PREGNANT beachgoer as state authorities consider extending lockdown rules

Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020By Editor

Echoing a similar incident a month ago, Victoria police have been caught on camera forcibly arresting a pregnant woman for allegedly breaching the 5km radius rule being heavy-handedly enforced throughout the Australian state. … Read More >Victoria police filmed handcuffing PREGNANT beachgoer as state authorities consider extending lockdown rules

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Australia sends troops to help contain Covid-19 outbreak on ore ship near Port Hedland

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020By Editor

Australia is deploying defense personnel to Port Hedland on its northwest coast to help contain a coronavirus outbreak on a bulk carrier, where 17 of the 21 crew members have tested positive. … Read More >Australia sends troops to help contain Covid-19 outbreak on ore ship near Port Hedland

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Victoria’s health minister resigns after being accused of botching Covid-19 quarantine program

Posted on September 27, 2020September 27, 2020By Editor

enny Mikakos, the health minister of Victoria, Australia, has stepped down after the state’s premier claimed she mismanaged a hotel quarantine scheme. Victoria has seen nearly five months of strict Covid-19 measures. … Read More >Victoria’s health minister resigns after being accused of botching Covid-19 quarantine program

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380 pilot whales die after getting beached in Australia, 50 saved by rescuers in largest such incident in state’s history (PHOTOS)

Posted on September 23, 2020September 23, 2020By Editor

380 pilot whales die after getting beached in Australia, 50 saved by rescuers in largest such incident in state’s history (PHOTOS) … Read More >380 pilot whales die after getting beached in Australia, 50 saved by rescuers in largest such incident in state’s history (PHOTOS)

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‘Dan Andrews’ Stasi’: Victoria premier under fire for proposed law that would allow govt officials to arbitrarily arrest citizens

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020By Editor

Civil liberties groups and legal professionals are sounding the alarm in the Australian state of Victoria over the proposed Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill, which would afford government officials the powers to arrest citizens. … Read More >‘Dan Andrews’ Stasi’: Victoria premier under fire for proposed law that would allow govt officials to arbitrarily arrest citizens