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News from the ABC Australia

Pat Cummins says Test series win over India 'one of the last things to tick off' to be hailed a generational Australian team
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Australia has achieved just about everything in world cricket since Pat Cummins took over as the full-time skipper, but there remains one final frontier to conquer for his side.

Clean up underway after severe, damaging storm hits mining town of Tom Price
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Residents says the storm lasted less than 15 minutes, but the clean up from the damage is expected to take days.

Manslaughter charges dropped against skipper of boat in crash that killed his wife and mother of AFL footballer
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Four days before the start of a scheduled trial, prosecutors drop manslaughter charges over a boat crash south of Perth that killed two women, including the mother of West Coast Eagles footballer Rhett Bazzo.

Reality TV personality wrangles snake on a plane, delaying Virgin flight
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Passengers are met with bizarre scenes as a television personality wrangles a snake onboard a plane in Western Australia’s north.

Snapchat banned, YouTube spared: More details about the government's social media ban for kids revealed
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

The government has introduced its bill to ban children and younger teenagers from social media to parliament, revealing some of the platforms that will be captured under the changes.

Aging Phillip pool to be halved in size as part of Geocon's planned residential development
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

The new development will include a pool, but it will be indoors and 25 metres long, which has not come as good news to everyone.

Outback icon known for role in cult classic Priscilla, Queen of the Desert dies aged 85
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Broken Hill local June Marie Bennett, who played Shirl in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, is remembered by friends and family as "a born performer" with an "incredible love for life".

Live: Sydney's rail strike called off after NSW government reaches 11th-hour deal with union
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Premier Chris Minns said the government has agreed to run as many 24-hour train services as possible this weekend and intensive negotiations with the rail union will be held over the next two weeks to hammer out a long-term deal.

'Never seen anything like it': Surge in number of mountain bike injuries at Adelaide hospital prompts warning from authorities
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Since the beginning of October, 14 children have presented to South Australia's Women's and Children's Hospital with mountain bike injuries – some of them life threatening.  

US Justice Department asks judge to force Google to sell Chrome internet browser
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

The move is one of the most aggressive attempts by the Biden administration to curb what it alleges are Big Tech monopolies.

'I'm not inserting catheters for fun, mate': NDIS participant's fight for funding leaves him furious
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Adam Quarrell says being an NDIS participant is like "being in an abusive relationship". He's fighting to have funding restored in his care plan for catheters, without which he says he will die.

Nineteen charged and $80m in cannabis seized from alleged international crime syndicate
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Police say they have successfully disrupted a transnational crime network operating in New South Wales, after raids across Sydney and the Illawarra.

The Future Fund is Australia's rainy day fund. It has now become a political football
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

The federal government's decision to have the fund invest in housing and green energy has ruffled Coalition feathers.

What are the most effective ways of cleaning your windows?
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

There are few things that make a home look as inviting as crystal-clear windows, but what are the most effective ways of cleaning them? We asked two experts for their tips.

Illegal immigrant sentenced to life over murder highlighted by Donald Trump
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

A Venezuelan migrant who was in the US illegally has been found guilty of murdering US nursing student Laken Riley, whose killing became a rallying cry for Donald Trump and his supporters during his election campaign.

TV newsreader Chris Bath to replace Richard Glover on ABC Radio Sydney’s Drive as more changes announced
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

The announcement comes as the station's Mornings host Sarah Macdonald reveals her contract has not been renewed.

Victorian treaty talks begin, in historic first for Aboriginal people and Australian governments
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

For the first time, an Australian government has sat opposite a collective of Aboriginal communities in a bid to negotiate a treaty, in recognition of their sovereign rights over land colonised without their consent.

'I hate what I've done': Mineral Resources boss addresses angry shareholders on tax investigation
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

An emotional Chris Ellison speaks of how an investigation into a major corporate governance scandal gripping the mining company he founded almost 20 years ago is a "dark cloud over [his] life" and is something he will "live with forever".

Fran Kelly returns to daily broadcasting, Linton Besser to replace Paul Barry as Media Watch host in 2025
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Investigative reporter and former foreign correspondent Linton Besser will be replacing Paul Barry as the host of Media Watch as part of an ABC staff shake-up in 2025.

Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies, Holly Bowles still fighting for life after methanol poisoning in Laos
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Thai police have confirmed the death of Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones, who became ill after drinking tainted alcohol during a backpacking holiday in Laos.



News from the BBC World Service

John Prescott: Political bruiser who played vital role in Labour comeback
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Labour's old-style political bruiser who helped pave the way for the New Labour project.

Captain Tom's family repeatedly made money from charity, inquiry finds
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.

Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.

Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

'Seeing my son excluded from primary school was horrific'
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.

Man who called 911 for help with intruder shot dead by US police
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.

The model, British tech and Russia's war machine
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024

£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.

Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.

Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.

£500m defence cuts as ships, drones and helicopters scrapped
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024

Critics said the move would leave UK defence weaker, at a time of growing international tensions and after over a decade of funding pressures on the armed forces.

Deadly Israeli air strikes hit Gaza - reports
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Rescuers are said to be searching for survivors after buildings were hit in Beit Lahia and Gaza City.

Chappell Roan and Ezra Collective on BBC Sound of 2025 list
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

The list has a track record of picking music's next big things, from Adele to The Last Dinner Party.

The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.

Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?
Posted on Thursday November 21, 2024

The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

What are the Storm Shadow missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia?
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024

Ukraine has used UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia for the first time.

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Posted on Tuesday August 20, 2024

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Al Fayed abuse could be on scale of Savile, survivors’ advocate tells BBC
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024

Speaking about her new role, Dame Jasvinder Sanghera says Al Fayed's "tentacles went far and wide".

Top footballer took thousands of pounds, claim teammates and parents
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024

Natasha Harding, now Allen-Wyatt, is accused of taking money for coaching that she did not deliver.

Thames Water bonus should not be paid by customers, regulator to say
Posted on Wednesday November 20, 2024

The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.



Warnings ::
With the extension of the lockdown until Sunday, August 8, Moreton Police would like to urge residents not to become complacent and to adhere to the restrictions.

If you are heading out and know you are not complying, then ask yourself these two questions:

“Can I afford a $1,378 fine right now?” And more importantly, “Am I willing to put other people and my family/ friends at risk of what could be a life threatening illness for them?”

Please stay home, help save lives and don’t abuse the restrictions – they are there for a reason.

If you need to familiarise yourself with the restrictions again, you can find the Chief Health Officers directions here. http://health.qld.gov.au

Covid-19 jabs are available across Queensland at QLD Health vaccine clinics, Commonwealth jab hubs, GPs, and pharmacies.

You can find a full list here https://www.couriermail.com.au/coronavirus/interactive-search-where-to-get-covid-vaccine-in-queensland/news-story/ce381b8c62ee5f0d191eb75d1aedf01c

For a QLD Health clinic, you must register and book online at https://www.vaccinebookings.health.qld.gov.au

For GPs and Commonwealth jab hubs, look for an appointment near you using the government’s Eligibility Checker website, http://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au

You can also give your usual GP a call to see if they are providing jabs.

If you feel you need more information about the jab, or are under 40 and looking to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, speaking to a GP is the most sensible option.

For pharmacies, use the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Find a Pharmacy tool to find one near you.

This may be your go to jab spot if you are in a rural or regional area. http://findapharmacy.com.au





   

 



   

 




  

 
 
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