Tag: Australia

Cruise giant offers no timetable for getting local cruising underway again, but says only vaccinated passengers and crew will be permitted.

While lockdowns have impacted retail sales across various states, NSW has been hardest hit, with latest stats showing an almost 9 percent drop.

Amendment to national surveillance legislation introduces new online crime-combatting powers for the AFP and Criminal Intelligence Commission.

Couples denied their dream white wedding by ongoing lockdown restrictions are being encouraged to elope instead.

Aussie and Kiwi farms dogs competing to see who is the hardest-working of them all. Previous winner did more than 800km in three weeks.

Australia has purchased surplus doses of the vaccine from Poland and these began arriving in the country last night.

Australia lags many of its peers when it comes cleaner-energy electric vehicles. Will making the cars and infrastructure cheaper ease the problem?

Loss of livelihoods and irreversible damage to land and marine ecosystems is on the cards for some Pacific nations due to climate change and Covid.

Government accepts recommendation of Technical Advisory Group that vaccines should be available to children in certain circumstances.

An airborne citizen-science program is helping researchers to keep track of whale mums and calves along the NSW coast.

Jubilant Victorians may now leave their homes for any reason, business can reopen, and restaurants are able to offer seated service.

Most employers do the right thing, but legislative amendments are needed to protect migrant workers from being underpaid and exploited.

NSW Premier says she is ‘utterly disgusted’ by the actions of city protestors that have compromised everyone’s safety.

Trans-Tasman Bubble deflated for at least the next eight weeks due to Kiwi concerns over Australia’s multiple Covid outbreaks.

Using community chemists to deliver vaccinations is a ‘significant step’ in making the jab more easily available, says Pharmacy Guild.

As the struggle to contain the virus continues in NSW, three areas in the central west are in lockdown. Victoria extends for seven days.

Snap lockdown to last until Tuesday as authorities say this outbreak is moving more quickly than previously seen in Victoria.

As bushfire season approaches, a Queensland survey reveals almost three-quarters of people living near bushland have no plan.

Joint State and Federal assistance package will be a ‘lifeline’ for thousands of businesses in Sydney and help preserve jobs.

Union says Australia has more natural gas than anywhere else, yet rising prices could close local factories and hamper economic recovery.

Extra police on the streets of south-west Sydney as virus continues to escalate is sending the wrong message, claims Liverpool mayor.

Small sensor can be placed at an entrance and, within a minute, detect the presence of tiny amounts of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on a person.

Melbournites finally get a break as the State Government eases their restrictions to be in line with those of regional Victoria.

Health minister says this will ‘significantly accelerate’ the pace of the rollout and 1,300 GPs will administer Pfizer vaccines by month end.

Report finds principal of isolated school misused funds intended for disadvantaged students, and warns similar incidents could occur.

Federal Court finds private college engaged in unconscionable conduct by enrolling vulnerable and disadvantaged people in courses.

New national scheme aims to promote vaccine uptake by giving indemnity coverage if patients suffer a significant adverse reaction.

Scientists aboard CSIRO research vessel will visit previously unexplored regions with a view to creating more protected marine parks.

National business employer group warns of state and territory overreactions and cautions ‘This isn’t the gunfight at the OK Corral’.

Tasmania’s visitor-spend stats for the 2021 March quarter are up by 29 percent versus the same period in 2019.

New penalties are up to eight times the current penalty to ensure they are no longer ‘merely a cost of doing business’, minister warns.

Declaration triggers Federal assistance for Greater Sydney as more infections with the dangerous Delta variant are confirmed.

Media Alliance asks for a safe haven for under-threat journalists and stronger condemnation of military junta’s attacks on free speech.

Figure is either below, or on par with, the unemployment rate immediately prior to Covid-19 impacting the economy in early 2020.

ACTU slams ‘secrecy’ over deal and says it fears exploitation of Australian and foreign workers through the new visa system.

Tired of bad bush roads and impassable rivers? Buy your very own historic tank today and make these problems a thing of the past.

Based on a skull fragment found in the 19th century, scientists say it’s the first time a ‘big boss’ croc has been confirmed to have lived here.

Quarantine-free travel arrangement between the countries comes a step closer as PM’s suggest a pilot scheme involving students.

State’s Resources Council says more than 1,100 jobs were being advertised in mining last week, with most paying over $100,000.

Vaccines will go to people in developing countries within the Asia-Pacific region, Prime Minister announces as G7 summit kicks off.

Tertiary education union worries that academics are perhaps being spied on – raising concerns about academic freedom and integrity.

As attempts to curb illegal fishing continue, the Border Force says it has intercepted 19 Indonesian vessels and destroyed three of them.

Latest National Trade Survey Report highlights future trade challenges such as over-reliance on China and mineral resources.

New study shows how Covid accelerated long-term trends that are fundamentally changing top-level Australian sport.

Australia issues three-year ban on MV Maryam entering the country’s ports after ongoing problems with poor maintenance and crew treatment.

But Climate Council says the Federal Government is trying to claim credit for something that it played no part in achieving.

Scientists are ‘surprised’ to find a chocolate-coloured tree frog related to Australia’s common green tree frog living in the jungles of New Guinea.

As soft drink consumption rises and the health risks become more apparent, how do we help vulnerable consumers to resist the temptation?

New study shows how the pandemic has reshaped Australian consumer behaviours, with a bigger emphasis on buying Aussie goods and shopping locally.

The AstraZeneca vaccine will be administered to over 50s from various vaccination sites starting on 24 May