Month: August 2020

Australia is one of the world’s few democracies that has banned its people from leaving the country during the coronavirus pandemic as a measure of public health. An Australian citizen or permanent resident is not eligible to move outbound unless they apply to the Border Force online and fulfil a set of specific requirements for … Read more

Victorian leader Daniel Andrews told Melburnians it’s “too early” to worry about breaking lockdown as he moves back his “roadmap” to the weekend for recovery. New COVID-19 infections in Victoria have plunged to 73 overnight – the lowest daily total in weeks – but Mr Andrews says it takes another week to determine the fate … Read more

The Victorian government is facing a possible class action that is estimated to be to the tune of several billion dollars brought by the companies that were shut down during stage four restrictions in the state. According to an AFR report, the class action is open to all Victorian-based enterprises that were shut down after … Read more

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she won’t be forced to change her position on closure of the state’s border. “Queensland will continue to have our borders closed to keep Queenslanders safe,” Ms Palaszczuk said this morning. “I’m not going to be moved on this,” she said. “The federal government can throw whoever they want at … Read more

The supermarket Woolworths has unveiled the four rare Disney+ Ooshies that could make you big dollars. New promotion to the supermarket begins in all states except Victoria on Wednesday, August 26. Woolworths shoppers are entitled to receive a free Ooshie online or in-store for every $30 that they spend in a single purchase. In addition … Read more

An alleged sickening paedophile ring targeting young girls online has arrested 18 men across Perth by WA police. The suspected predator ring is accused of attempting via social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram to target up to 140 teenage girls, some as young as 13. It was discovered through months of undercover surveillance … Read more

A 27-year-old Victorian has clocked up 24 fines on Thursday night for violating virus limits, with police last issuing him the $1652 fine. A whopping 1531 people in the state got the $1652 fee twice, while Hallam’s worst rulebreaker is a 27-year-old who clocked up on Thursday’s 24th violation, The Sunday Herald Sun reported. Victorian … Read more

Victorians must be “really careful” to ensure that water in those areas impacted by potential source pollution is brought to a full boil, Premier Daniel Andrews has said. Mr Andrews said that for all purposes, including making ice, cooking and cleaning foods, people needed to ensure water was thoroughly boiled. Filtration systems problems came after … Read more

Melbourne Cup winner Subzero died at age 32 of heart failure. After its win in 1992, the much-loved horse retired. He took on a role of race ambassador visiting over 100 schools and 35 retirement villages.

Migrants would soon be able to take free English language classes in the midst of fears of one million Australian people will fail a simple test. The Morrison Government will announce the reforms today that will also include a revised declaration of principles that those who wish to be permanent residents will need to sign. … Read more