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Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout — the forecast vs reality
This week Australia passed a milestone, administering 2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. That's three million doses fewer than the government's initial forecast. ...
Devastating images from India show Australia is on the wrong side of deadly global fight
The devastating images coming from India over the past few weeks prove that Australia ignores this at its own peril, writes Akshaya Kumar. ...
Covid update: Australia criminalises arrivals from India; Delhi’s oxygen crisis
From Delhi government extending lockdown to India getting Sputnik V doses, here are the
Flights from Perth to New Zealand suspended after Perth managed isolation worker tests positive for Covid-19
Flights from Perth to New Zealand have been suspended after a security guard at a Perth managed isolation facility tested positive for Covid-19. Health officials were advised of the new positive cases last night, according to
NZ's MIQ system four times more likely to be breached than Australia's - report
New research shows New Zealand's managed isolation and quarantine facilities are up to four times more likely to be breached than their Australian counterparts. The Grand Millennium managed isolation facility in Auckland. Source: 1 NEWS , whose authors include
Australia's decision to cancel BRI agreement hurt bilateral ties: Chinese envoy
Read full article ANI1 May 2021, 7:10 pm·3-min read Representative Image Canberra [Australia] May 1, (ANI): China said that Australia's decision last week to cancel agreements between Beijing's flagship Belt and Road Initiative and the state of
New Covid-19 cases in Perth: New Zealand 'temporarily' pauses flights from WA
Flights between Western Australia and New Zealand have been paused once again, after another Covid-19 outbreak linked to a Perth quarantine hotel. A hotel security guard has tested positive, and had been out in Perth's inner-northern suburbs for several
England hero Kevin Pietersen defends Australia opener David Warner and India star Rishabh Pant after rare IPL failures
Kevin Pietersen has defended IPL stars Rishabh Pant and David Warner (Picture: Getty) Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has defended Australia opener David Warner and India star Rishabh Pant after they suffered rare failures in the Indian Premier League.
Warm and snug: New Zealand's cosiest winter places to stay
Whether you plan to get active this winter, hibernate or aim for balance with a combination of both, it helps to have a cosy spot to rest your head. ...
Palau: a pristine diver’s paradise 徜徉自然純淨美域──帛琉
After a nearly 400-day hiatus, Taiwanese are finally able to travel abroad again, and Palau — a country already familiar to Taiwanese travelers — has become the first “travel bubble” destination during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving members of the public a
How the risk of New Zealand’s hotel quarantine facilities failing is three times HIGHER than ...
The risk of hotel quarantine facilities failing to stop Covid-19 leaking into the community in New Zealand is three times higher than in Australia, according to a new study. A study by the University of Otago found 13.2 in every 1,000 cases can be linked back
Australia Will Blocks All Arrivals From India
The Australian government will soon be blocking travelers from entering the country if they have set foot in India 14 days before departing on the flight towards Australia. This ‘temporary pause’ is due to the worsening COVID-19 situation in India
Australia approves treaty with East Timor over gas royalties
Australia approves treaty with East Timor over gas royalties Associated Press ...
New Zealand pauses flights from WA after new COVID-19 infections detected in Perth
The country's health ministry says it has "temporarily" paused travel from Western Australia as it awaits further information from Australian health authorities about three new coronavirus cases in Perth. ...
POLICE STATE AUSTRALIA MOTHER SEPARATED FROM SON FOR NOT SOCIAL DISTANCING NEW SOUTH WALES
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Fresh Covid case puts New Zealand-Australia travel bubble at risk
Wellington, May 1 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st May, 2021 ) :New Zealand's fledgling quarantine-free travel arrangement with Western Australia faced disruption for the second time in eight days Saturday following fresh community cases of Covid-19 in
Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines
SYDNEY: Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines and jail, government officials said. The temporary
Australia bans travel from India, says offenders face 5 years in jail, pay USD 50k fine
Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines and jail, a government statement said. ...
Autumn scenery of National Arboretum in Canberra, Australia
Photo taken on April 30, 2021 shows colorful leaves by the Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, Australia. When weather is getting warmer in the Northern Hemisphere, Australia is in the autumn. Leaves turned yellow and red, making the city of Canberra more
Travel to Western Australia should be 'immediately paused' - Ministry of Health
Direct flights from Western Australia to New Zealand should be paused after a worker at a Perth managed isolation facility tested positive for Covid-19, Ministry of Health says. Source: Breakfast A Qantas Airways plane after taking off from the Sydney Airport
Happy Easter from Australia!
Christos Anesti (Χριστός ἀνέστη – Christ is Risen) and Kalo Pascha (Καλό Πάσχα – Happy Easter) from Australia! 28 days after Western Christians celebrated their Easter, the Christian
Accusations of racism, criticism as Australia introduces CRIMINAL sanctions for citizens intending to arrive home ...
Australia has temporarily banned all arrivals from India and announced punishment of up to five years in jail for those attempting to return home. The move incited harsh criticism, being dubbed as “racist” and “disproportionate.” The measure was introduced by
Australia's Taiwanese community rally behind WHO push, a move that has as much to do ...
Australia's Taiwanese community rally behind WHO push, a move that has as much to do with politics as public health ...
Australia bans, criminalises arrivals from COVID-hit India
Australia bans, criminalises arrivals from COVID-hit India ...
Travel to Perth should be 'immediately paused' - Ministry of Health
Direct flights from Western Australia to New Zealand should be paused after a worker at a Perth managed isolation facility tested positive for Covid-19, Ministry of Health says. Source: Breakfast A Qantas Airways plane after taking off from the Sydney Airport
VICTORIA COUPLES AUSTRALIA’S BEST EV POLICY WITH WORLD LEADING FUNDING REFORM (Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Ltd)
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Western Australia positive COVID-19 cases (Ministry of Health of New Zealand)
) Media release 01 May 2021 Ministry of Health officials have this evening been advised a worker at a Perth managed isolation facility has tested positive for COVID-19 as part of routine testing. Two of the person's
Flights from Western Australia to NZ 'should be immediately paused' after Perth Covid-19 cases
The Ministry of Health has said tonight all direct flights from Western Australia to New Zealand should be immediately paused after a worker at a Perth managed isolation facility tested positive for Covid-19. A MOH release tonight just after 10pm tonight
Australia threatens jail time for nationals returning from India
Sydney, Australia, May 1 (EFE).- Australians returning to their country from India on Monday, when a return ban comes into force, could face jail and a fine, Canberra has warned. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Saturday defended the “drastic” decision
APEX ~ Live @ Owen's Green Nature Reserve, Laingholm, West Auckland, New Zealand
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India to open 2021-22 FIH Pro League campaign against New Zealand on February 5
+Text Size SmallMediumLarge Up Next BENGALURU: The Indian men's hockey team will open its campaign in the third edition of against on February 5 next year as the world governing body released the schedule of the prestigious tournament. India will also
Australia threatens jail time for anyone arriving from India
Australia has threatened to jail anyone entering the country from India — including its own citizens. Anyone who has been in India over the past 14 days
COVID-19: Australia bans travel from India on pain of fines, jail time, says Minister
Read full article ANI1 May 2021, 10:52 am·2-min read Representative image Canberra [Australia], May 1 (ANI/Sputnik): Australian citizens who are stuck in India and wish to return back home are at risk of facing fines of up to 66,000 Australian dollars
Australia threatens jail for those breaching India travel ban
AFP 2021-05-01 0 559f5bc8c5224ad06a25184c0a43eb06 2 World Australia,jail,India,Covid Free People arriving in Australia from coronavirus-ravaged India could face five years jail as the country strengthens an earlier travel ban, the government announced
Australia bans arrivals from Covid-hit India; offenders to face 5-year jail term, hefty fines up ...
Melbourne, May 01: Australian citizens could face five-year jail term or hefty fines up to 66,000 dollars if they try to return home from India after Canberra made the journey temporarily illegal in an effort to curb the spread of the ...
Australia bans arrivals from Covid-hit India
Australian citizens could face five-year jail term or hefty fines up to 66,000 dollars if they try to return home from India after Canberra made the journey temporarily illegal in an effort to curb the spread of the deadly viral infection in this country. The
RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under review – g’day to Oceania’s fiercest queens
Following on from the longrunning US original and a glut of international editions, RuPaul and co travel to Australia and New Zealand with fabulous, smutty results Like the Hydra, if you cut the head off one Drag Race, another grows in its place. After a
Australia’s ban on travellers returning from India due to Covid crisis may be unlawful
Lawyers and academics say ban an ‘extraordinary precedent’ that could be open to multiple challenges Coalition condemned for ‘outrageous’ decision to fine or imprison Australians returning from India Western Australia Covid cases: Perth hotel quarantine worker
Australia bans arrivals from Covid-hit India; offenders to face 5-year jail term, hefty fines
Read full article Natasha Chaku1 May 2021, 9:59 am·4-min read Melbourne, May 1 (PTI) Australian citizens could face five-year jail term or hefty fines up to 66,000 dollars if they try to return home from India after Canberra made the journey temporarily
Fiji reports 2 new COVID-19 cases
SUVA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Fiji on Saturday reported two new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19. Permanent Secretary for Health Ministry
No one in Fiji fully vaccinated: PS
The Permanent Secretary for Health has stressed that widespread vaccinations among the public are absolutely critical. Dr James Fong says it is important in controlling the COVID-19 virus, ending this pandemic and keeping Fijians safe. He highlighted that no
Western Australia Covid cases: Perth hotel quarantine worker and two housemates test positive
WA premier Mark McGowan says there will be no coronavirus lockdown ‘at this point’ The Western Australian premier, Mark McGowan, says a hotel security guard and two of his housemates have tested positive for coronavirus. But he says there is no need at this
Classic films and cult movies DVD + Blu-ray new releases May 2021 Australia
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COVID-19: Australians face five-year jail, hefty fine if they return home from India
Melbourne: Threatening a five-year jail term or hefty fine, the Australian government temporarily barred its citizens from entering the country if they happened to be in India within 14 days of their intended arrival. The decision was announced after a meeting
Australia takes a chance beating war drums over Taiwan
(MENAFN - Asia Times) Australians woke up to the freelancing advice this week that 'drums of war' were beating louder in their neighborhood, according to the country's top security official. It is ... ...
'Incredibly generous' - Wairarapa iwi gifts Pūkaha forest back to the state
A Wairarapa iwi has gifted Pūkaha forest back to the state. Your playlist will load after this ad The Pūkaha forest is the taonga of
Firefighters engage in combat challenge on Wellington's waterfront to replicate real-life rescues
Over 100 firefighters descended upon Wellington's waterfront today, not to put out flames but battle each other in a combat challenge. Your playlist will load after this ad Designed to simulate a knife-edge rescue, the firefighters are not only there to prove
Pregnant Cow Interrupts Farmer Couple's Wedding in Australia, Gives Birth to Calf During Reception
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Covid-19: Australia bans citizens re-entering from India
Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines and jail, government officials said. The temporary emergency
Fiji tightens lockdown as Covid cases rise
Fiji's government has taken the most drastic measures since Covid-19 hit the country in March last year. Source: 1 NEWS By Lice Movono of rnz.co.nz Most of the country is on lockdown from 8pm tonight to 4am on Monday local time. This comes amid a new
Australia is warned it will become a 'nation of cretins' as education minister slams curriculum ...
Australia's education minister has raised concerns proposed changes to the national curriculum focus too heavily on Indigenous history at the expense of western culture. Under draft changes, students would learn how European colonisation was experienced by
Duck hunting season opens with safety message, call for a ban
About 40,000 duck shooters are expected to head out hunting as the shooting season opens today. Your playlist will load after this ad The good news for hunters was there was about 15 per cent more ducks to take aim at. Source: 1 NEWS New Zealand Fish and Game
Century-old mountain hut in Southern Alps given new lease of life
An old mountaineering hut deep in the Southern Alps has been given a new lease of life after enduring some of New Zealand's most extreme weather conditions. Your playlist will load after this ad Tough alpine weather had pushed the Hooker Hut, which has
Kiwi kids' declining maths skills need traditional learning techniques, British educator says
A celebrated and controversial British educator says New Zealand needs to return to traditional learning techniques to improve its declining results in mathematics. Your playlist will load after this ad Recent international studies show New Zealand children
Two people arrested after Auckland hotel shooting, hunt for gang member continues
Two people linked to a gang member sought following a shooting at an Auckland luxury hotel las month have been arrested and charged. The woman was arrested today. Source: NZ Police Police were called to the scene of the Sofitel hotel on April 15
SH2, Karangahake Open Following Crash - Waikato
State Highway 2/Karangahake Gorge is now open following an earlier crash. We'd like to thank motorists for their patience. ...
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Invercargill this morning
A person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Invercargill this
Australia Health Officials: Authorization To Administer Poison [SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) VACCINE ]
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Record Turnouts for Greek Easter Masses in Australia
Greek Australians celebrate normal Easter masses this year after muted Orthodox Easter celebrations in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time. Record crowds have gathered to celebrate COVID-19- free Easter Church services around the nation, as
Australia could become ‘vassal state’ of CCP unless ‘wake-up’ call on climate occurs
If we don't realise the only "beneficiary" of the climate change agenda is the Communist Party of China, then we are at risk of becoming their
China warns Australia not to get ‘burned’
China has accused Australian politicians of colluding with ‘terrorists’ in Xinjiang and warned Canberra it will get “burned” if it continues to back Uyghur activists. ...
Sky News Australia : Biden's Climate Stupidity
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Covid-19: Why MIQ is still a risk to transtasman bubble
Every 100,000 travellers passing through quarantine in Australia and New Zealand has come with an average six "failures" - and experts warn that risk may increase as the Covid-19 pandemic burns on. In a new analysis, Otago University researchers found that, up
Judith Collins: Government plans may lead to Māori systems for education, justice
By RNZ National is accusing Labour of trying to sneak through a divisive plan to set up separate systems for Māori at all levels - including in Parliament. Party leader Judith Collins made the remarks in a speech to party members today in Auckland at the first
India travel ban: Australia threatens jail for those breaching COVID-19 travel ban
Sydney: People arriving in Australia from coronavirus-ravaged India could face five years jail as the country strengthens an earlier travel ban, the government announced Saturday, in a bid to prevent the outbreak from spreading to its shores. From Monday, any
Sky News Australia : The 'leader of the free world' is 'cognitively delinquent'
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Woman arrested after Auckland hotel shooting, hunt for gang member continues
A woman linked to a gang member sought following a shooting at an Auckland luxury hotel more than two weeks ago has been arrested. The woman was arrested today. Source: NZ Police Police were called to the scene of the Sofitel hotel on April 15
Australia bans arrivals from India, including returning citizens
Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines and jail, government officials said, Reuters reports. The
A benchmark in the fight against Covid, New Zealand faces mental health problems in the ...
New Zealand has become a benchmark in the fight against the pandemic and allowed its citizens to resume normal habits in 2019, but a survey published by Massey University released this month showed that the country does not has still failed to escape the
Cheaper beer at last! Australia's world-topping booze prices are finally set to drop with producers ...
Booze prices are set to tumble around Australia as alcohol producers are handed a tax cut to boost the hospitality sector's recovery. Australian drinkers have long endured some of the most expensive pints in the world, with Perth ranking second only to Oslo,
The end of history: How time is eating away the soul of Australia
The National Archives holds millions of records. But without more financial support, the stories of Australia will dissolve into sad pieces of art or dust. ...
Archives boss dreams of major national site to safeguard Australia’s memories
For now though, David Fricker is battling to hold on to those memories so the Archives’ records can be accessed by historians and interested Australians for years to come. ...
Australia would be a better nation if its children learned more than one language: Ken Wyatt
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says Australia would be better as a nation if its children learned two or three languages. ...
Update: Serious Crash - Chelmsford St, Invercargill - Southern - Southern
Police can confirm one person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Chelmsford St, Invercargill. Emergency services were notified of the crash at 10:20am. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. ...
Australia warns of jail time, fine for offenders of travel ban on India
SYDNEY --- Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to
'Apocalyptic' - NZ teacher stranded in Mongolia faces uncertain future
New Zealander Mark Chapman, who is in limbo as he awaits a flight out of Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, is trying to stay upbeat despite being uncertain when he will see his family again. Mark Chapman. Source: Supplied Chapman is a teacher at the International
Watercare Water Supply: 1 May
Please find below our water supply update for 1 May. Rainfall: Yesterday Past 7 days Hūnua Ranges 1.0mm 12mm Waitākere Ranges 1.5mm 27.5mm Dam storage (in total):n to Today: 51.04% Yesterday: 51.17% Normal for ... ...
Serious Crash, Gisborne - Eastern
Police can confirm one person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Lavenham Road near Gisborne. The crash occurred at about 8:50 last night. An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. ...
Start-of-the-art Drinking Water Facility For Waimarama
Technology check: Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst and Councillor Bayden Barber, accompanied by Āria Barber (5), check out the Waimarama treatment facility, guided by Hastings District Council drinking water operator Jason Collins. ... ...
Coronavirus: Australia bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines
SYDNEY (REUTERS) - Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday (May 3) and those who disobey will face fines and jail, government officials
Police concerned for wellbeing of girl, 13, missing from Lower Hutt
Police are calling on the public's help locating a teenage girl missing from the Lower Hutt since last
Australia Bans Arrivals From India, Says Offenders Will Face Jail, Fines
Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines... ...
Vanuatu students ordered to pay fines
A Suva Magistrate today reminded ten Vanuatu tertiary students they are in a foreign country and should obey its laws. These students pleaded
Auckland thief flees with stolen taonga on e-scooter
Police are searching for a man who stole a treasured Māori carving from an Auckland apartment complex then left on an e-scooter.
Australia govt bans arrivals from India, says offenders face jail, fines
Australian residents and citizens who have been in India within 14 days of the date they plan to return home will be banned from entering Australia as of Monday and those who disobey will face fines and jail, government officials said. The emergency
Marlborough's new aquaculture rules have 'scent of a Treaty breach' - iwi
Top of the south iwi are demanding new aquaculture rules in Marlborough be withdrawn, with one claiming the consultation process came up so short it had "the scent of a Treaty breach". An artist's impression shows the proposed new rules, right, will force some
Ibiza Weekender’s Jordan Davies and AJ Odudu will take on MAFS Australia’s Jessika Power on ...
IBIZA Weekender's Jordan Davies and AJ Odudu will take on Married At First Sight Australia's Jessika Power on Celebrity Karaoke Club. The celebrities are warming up their vocal chords for the second series of the ITV singing competition. 5 5 But The
Australia: Jail time for defying India travel measures
Any Aussie traveler from India who enters Australia will face up to five years in jail and heavy fines for violating a travel ban taking effect on Monday, the government said Saturday. “The government does not make these decisions lightly,”
Ireland’s cancelled tour to Fiji puts Andy Farrell back in contention for British & Irish Lions coaching role
Andy Farrell is back in contention to be a coach for the British & Irish Lions this summer after Ireland’s July
Greek Singer Giorgos Tsalikis at Orthodox church in Australia holding the Epitafio
Greek Laïko singer Giorgos Tsalikis was seen in an Orthodox Church in Sydney last night where he carried the Epitafio. Giorgos attended St. Stephanos Greek Orthodox Church in Hurlstone Park, Sydney on Holy Friday Evening for The Lamentaion Service and the
