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NSW chalks up a third consecutive day with no fresh COVID cases
NSW has recorded no new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 for the third day in a row. Seven cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel quarantine, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 4193, according to NSW Health. There were 12,465 tests reported to 8pm on Saturday, compared
Now that nuclear weapons are illegal, the Pacific demands truth on decades of testing | Dimity Hawkins
With a 50th nation ratifying it, the treaty outlawing nuclear weapons for all countries will come into force in 90 daysNuclear weapons will soon be illegal. Just over 75 years since their devastation was first unleashed on the world, the global community has rallied to bring into force a ban
Coronavirus live news: cases surge in Europe; Melbourne delays easing of restrictions
France, Italy, Austria and Greece report record increases in Covid-19 cases; Melbourne cluster grows. Follow the latest updates liveUS coronavirus cases surge in final days before electionHow Australia is tracking where Covid cases come fromCoronavirus vaccine final-stage testing to restart in USWhich countries have the most coronavirus cases and deaths?
NSW records third consecutive day with no locally transmitted coronavirus cases
Another day of zero community transmission could mean further easing of restrictions, including a return to the office for those working in Sydney’s CBD.
Woman critical after falling from Cairns carnival ride
A 25-year-old woman who fell from a carnival ride in Far North Queensland late on Saturday afternoon is in a critical but stable condition in hospital. The incident happened at about 5:30pm at the Cairns showgrounds at Parramatta Park. The woman fell from a ride called The Hangover — a
NSW chalks up a third consecutive day with no fresh COVID cases
NSW has recorded no new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 for the third day in a row. Seven cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel quarantine, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 4193, according to NSW Health. There were 12,465 tests reported to 8pm on Saturday, compared
Now that nuclear weapons are illegal, the Pacific demands truth on decades of testing | Dimity Hawkins
With a 50th nation ratifying it, the treaty outlawing nuclear weapons for all countries will come into force in 90 daysNuclear weapons will soon be illegal. Just over 75 years since their devastation was first unleashed on the world, the global community has rallied to bring into force a ban
Coronavirus live news: cases surge in Europe; Melbourne delays easing of restrictions
France, Italy, Austria and Greece report record increases in Covid-19 cases; Melbourne cluster grows. Follow the latest updates liveUS coronavirus cases surge in final days before electionHow Australia is tracking where Covid cases come fromCoronavirus vaccine final-stage testing to restart in USWhich countries have the most coronavirus cases and deaths?
NSW records third consecutive day with no locally transmitted coronavirus cases
Another day of zero community transmission could mean further easing of restrictions, including a return to the office for those working in Sydney’s CBD.
Woman critical after falling from Cairns carnival ride
A 25-year-old woman who fell from a carnival ride in Far North Queensland late on Saturday afternoon is in a critical but stable condition in hospital. The incident happened at about 5:30pm at the Cairns showgrounds at Parramatta Park. The woman fell from a ride called The Hangover — a
‘Not safe’ to significantly relax rules in Melbourne yet, Daniel Andrews says
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews delays announcing the next steps in Melbourne’s reopening, saying it is “not safe” to significantly ease restrictions yet.
Afghan security forces kill senior al-Qaida leader
Abu Muhsin al-Masri was on FBI’s most-wanted list and had been charged with terrorism offences in USAfghan security forces have killed Abu Muhsin al-Masri, a senior al-Qaida leader who was on the FBI’s most-wanted list, Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security (NDS) said in a tweet late on Saturday.Al-Masri has been
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Sloppy Methodology: Social Media, Censorship and New York Post’s Hunter Biden Story
It was highly probable. Given the howls of concern that social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook nurse and nurture a bias (every choice on content entails one), a gift was made to critics to show just that. Last Wednesday, Twitter prevented users from posting links to a New
Repugnant: a European diaspora perspective on Eric Abetz
Liberal Senators Eric Abetz and Concetta Fierravanti-Wells are unrepentant after imposing Chinese-Australians to McCarthy-like demands to condemn China 16 October 2020 | Marcus Reubenstein Conservative Tasmanian Senator Eric Abetz is refusing to apologise for his...
Lessons from the lockdown
We are more than one hundred days into lockdown here in metro Melbourne — and it’s been going on even longer in the unlucky postcodes where the virus landed after the hotel quarantine breaches. That makes it a good time to look back at what we learned from the first
Charities pay top dollar for dinner with Gladys Berejiklian despite regulator’s no-no to political donations
The Liberal Party is harvesting tens of thousands of dollars in donations from registered children’s charities and charities for the disabled. Michael West reports.
Today’s Commentary from Independent Media
Poor Cocky
My mother worked as a servant girl at the station on the Murray where this event took place … She heard it told by the station owner to a guest one night after dinner. Those stations in those days were almost like miniature kingdoms on their own. It is one
Coal-fired air pollution: The invisible killer
In refusing to introduce acceptable air pollution standards, Australia’s politicians are essentially saying our lives and health do not matter. read now…
Sunday environmental round up, 25 October 2020
The absorption of solar energy by the earth is getting faster and faster. This is having dramatic effects on the dynamics, chemistry and life of the oceans, and bringing ‘Hothouse Earth’ closer. Over half of residents of the USA are … Continue reading →
Homily to Susan Ryan
As we gather here in the Lady Chapel at Newman College, people are gathered in socially distant numbers at St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney for the state funeral of Susan Maree Ryan. Susan was a good friend. At the funeral … Continue reading →
Shaoquett Moselmane MLC returns to Parliament despite the media. (AMUST Oct 23, 2020)
Mr Shaoquett Moselmane MLC returned to the NSW Parliament on Thursday 22 October 2020 following months of controversy after the Parliamentary Privileges Committee exonerated him and cleared the way for his dignified return to the House. During his return speech … Continue reading →
Securing an ‘Asian NATO’ or destabilising Korea relations? (EAF Oct 15, 2020)
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo intended to meet his South Korean counterpart Kang Kyung-wha on 7 October. But the visit was cancelled after US President Donald Trump contracted Covid-19. He was expected to discuss prospects of South Korea deepening … Continue reading →
Conflicted cuts at the Audit Office (Inside Story Oct 20, 2020)
The federal agency that revealed the sports rorts scandal has had its funding cut — again. For the tenth year in a row, the Australian National Audit Office, the agency that brought us the sports rorts affair and revealed that the federal … Continue reading →
Pope Francis’s rejection of ‘neoliberal’ economics
The new social encyclical of Pope Francis is a cry for those oppressed by poverty, hunger and exclusion, protesting against the injustice in a world with so much wealth. Not surprisingly Francis drew from the parable of the Good Samaritan: … Continue reading →
‘Fratelli Tutti’: Papal dreams or Vatican diversion? (Global Sisters Report Oct 19, 2020)
The encyclical aims to promote a universal movement toward fraternity and social friendship grounded in compassionate love, following the parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37)….How do we make sense of this in a church that does not regard women … Continue reading →
End our national crisis: the case against Donald Trump (NYTimes Oct 19, 2020)
Donald Trump’s re-election campaign poses the greatest threat to American democracy since World War II. Mr. Trump’s ruinous tenure already has gravely damaged the United States at home and around the world. He has abused the power of his office … Continue reading →
Pope Francis on just wars, capital punishment and voluntary assisted dying
Pope Francis and his Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith have recently made pronouncements on these life and death issues. The Church’s teaching on the taking of human life has never been particularly coherent. As a religious institution, the … Continue reading →
When does incompetence become a crime? (Counter Punch Oct 20, 2020)
Instead of relying on experienced public health experts with a successful record in finding, containing and isolating people infected with HIV and TB, the government handed the project over to the private sector, pouring great sums of money into the … Continue reading →
Latest News
NSW chalks up a third consecutive day with no fresh COVID cases
NSW has recorded no new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 for the third day in a row. Seven cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel quarantine, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 4193, according to NSW Health. There were 12,465 tests reported to 8pm on Saturday, compared
Now that nuclear weapons are illegal, the Pacific demands truth on decades of testing | Dimity Hawkins
With a 50th nation ratifying it, the treaty outlawing nuclear weapons for all countries will come into force in 90 daysNuclear weapons will soon be illegal. Just over 75 years since their devastation was first unleashed on the world, the global community has rallied to bring into force a ban
Coronavirus live news: cases surge in Europe; Melbourne delays easing of restrictions
France, Italy, Austria and Greece report record increases in Covid-19 cases; Melbourne cluster grows. Follow the latest updates liveUS coronavirus cases surge in final days before electionHow Australia is tracking where Covid cases come fromCoronavirus vaccine final-stage testing to restart in USWhich countries have the most coronavirus cases and deaths?
NSW records third consecutive day with no locally transmitted coronavirus cases
Another day of zero community transmission could mean further easing of restrictions, including a return to the office for those working in Sydney’s CBD.
Woman critical after falling from Cairns carnival ride
A 25-year-old woman who fell from a carnival ride in Far North Queensland late on Saturday afternoon is in a critical but stable condition in hospital. The incident happened at about 5:30pm at the Cairns showgrounds at Parramatta Park. The woman fell from a ride called The Hangover — a
‘Not safe’ to significantly relax rules in Melbourne yet, Daniel Andrews says
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews delays announcing the next steps in Melbourne’s reopening, saying it is “not safe” to significantly ease restrictions yet.
World News
Workers vacuum murder hornets from first nest found in the US
Asian giant hornets are a major concern for farmers in North America, who fear important local bee populations will be devastated.
Daniel Andrews announced a delay in easing coronavirus restrictions
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Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung – Reuters
Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung Reuters
Thomas and Rahm set for Zozo Championship showdown – Reuters
Thomas and Rahm set for Zozo Championship showdown Reuters
‘Murder hornet’ nest vacuumed out of tree in Washington – Reuters UK
‘Murder hornet’ nest vacuumed out of tree in Washington Reuters UK
NSW records third day in a row with zero locally transmitted coronavirus cases
NSW has recorded no new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 for the third day in a row. Seven cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel quarantine, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 4193, according to NSW Health. There were 12,465 tests reported to 8pm on Saturday, compared
Workers vacuum murder hornets from first nest found in the US
Asian giant hornets are a major concern for farmers in North America, who fear important local bee populations will be devastated.
Daniel Andrews announced a delay in easing coronavirus restrictions
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Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung – Reuters
Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung Reuters
Thomas and Rahm set for Zozo Championship showdown – Reuters
Thomas and Rahm set for Zozo Championship showdown Reuters
‘Murder hornet’ nest vacuumed out of tree in Washington – Reuters UK
‘Murder hornet’ nest vacuumed out of tree in Washington Reuters UK
Workers vacuum murder hornets from first nest found in the US
Asian giant hornets are a major concern for farmers in North America, who fear important local bee populations will be devastated.
Daniel Andrews announced a delay in easing coronavirus restrictions
News to your inbox Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox. By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. Sorry, it looks like an error occurred Please
Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung – Reuters
Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung Reuters
Thomas and Rahm set for Zozo Championship showdown – Reuters
Thomas and Rahm set for Zozo Championship showdown Reuters
Workers vacuum murder hornets from first nest found in the US
Asian giant hornets are a major concern for farmers in North America, who fear important local bee populations will be devastated.
Daniel Andrews announced a delay in easing coronavirus restrictions
News to your inbox Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox. By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. Sorry, it looks like an error occurred Please
Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung – Reuters
Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung Reuters
Workers vacuum murder hornets from first nest found in the US
Asian giant hornets are a major concern for farmers in North America, who fear important local bee populations will be devastated.
Daniel Andrews announced a delay in easing coronavirus restrictions
News to your inbox Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox. By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. Sorry, it looks like an error occurred Please
Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung – Reuters
Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung Reuters
Thomas and Rahm set for Zozo Championship showdown – Reuters
Thomas and Rahm set for Zozo Championship showdown Reuters
World News
Workers vacuum murder hornets from first nest found in the US
Asian giant hornets are a major concern for farmers in North America, who fear important local bee populations will be devastated.
Daniel Andrews announced a delay in easing coronavirus restrictions
News to your inbox Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox. By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS. Sorry, it looks like an error occurred Please
Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung – Reuters
Samsung group chairman Lee Kun-hee died, says Samsung Reuters
Thomas and Rahm set for Zozo Championship showdown – Reuters
Thomas and Rahm set for Zozo Championship showdown Reuters
‘Murder hornet’ nest vacuumed out of tree in Washington – Reuters UK
‘Murder hornet’ nest vacuumed out of tree in Washington Reuters UK
NSW records third day in a row with zero locally transmitted coronavirus cases
NSW has recorded no new locally transmitted cases of COVID-19 for the third day in a row. Seven cases were reported in overseas travellers in hotel quarantine, bringing the state’s total number of cases to 4193, according to NSW Health. There were 12,465 tests reported to 8pm on Saturday, compared
Business & The Economy
Poor culture, rich pickings: Crown chair Helen Coonan too quick to slam banks for poor culture
Crown profits from the hardship of problem gamblers, the banks refuse to stop credit cards for problem gamblers. Helen Coonan is chair of both Crown and bank ombudsman AFCA (Australian Financial Complaints Authority). It is a conflict which makes her position untenable writes Elizabeth Minter.
Murder, corruption, bombings – the company at centre of Australia’s submarine deal
The arms company at the centre of a deadly criminal saga and numerous global corruption scandals, Naval Group, was selected by the Australian government to build our new fleet of submarines – a deal heralded as ‘one of the world’s most lucrative defence contracts’. How did this happen? In this
Someone has to be first – how one builder decided to change the game
What does it take to do things differently in the building and construction world? The industry, we’ve learnt, is well known for its risk aversion. As we heard from Christian Criado-Perez from the University of New South Wales at one of our events, it’s rare for...
On our next big event and why we all need to be brave
News from the front desk: We know, we know…our massive 127-page ebook Flick the Switch based on our event on net zero and all electric buildings and cities, is barely off the virtual printing presses and here we are announcing a new event, with ebook to come. It’s...
Anthony Albanese coy on gas as Scott Morrison locks in Australia’s fossil fuel future
Australia’s carbon-belching future is surely being sealed by the Coalition with the acquiescence of Labor. As the world turns from coal, gas is almost as toxic for the climate. Callum Foote reports on Labor’s capture by the gas lobby capture while Angus Taylor appoints Macquarie’s Shemara Wikramanayake and former Origin
Dreaming of a low carbon transport future
ANALYSIS: With the news this week that Tesla is now the most valuable car company in the world, there’s a sense that the green transport revolution has kicked up a gear. Although some suspect the new record high price of $1135 a share is “grossly overvalued”, the...
Environment
GE starts testing world’s biggest 13MW offshore wind turbine
GE unveils its largest wind turbine prototype yet, a 13MW behemoth that stands 248 metres tall and destined for use in offshore wind farms. The post GE starts testing world’s biggest 13MW offshore wind turbine appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Solar plus storage better than grid connection for remote households
Dozens of WA households taken off the grid and given stand alone solar and storage power systems, cutting costs and improving reliability. The post Solar plus storage better than grid connection for remote households appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Danish research shows “almost no birds” die in collisions with wind turbines
A multi-year scientific study in Denmark has concluded that birds are quite good at avoiding wind turbine blades, and so “almost no birds die in collisions.” The post Danish research shows “almost no birds” die in collisions with wind turbines appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The case for carbon offsets to reach net zero emissions
Carbon offsets are often dismissed as a “fig leaf”, but they ensure money is directed to sustainable projects and they provide an economic incentive to continue reform. The post The case for carbon offsets to reach net zero emissions appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Huge $50bn Pilbara green hydrogen hub granted major project status
Massive 26GW Asian Renewable Energy Hub granted ‘major project status’ by the federal government, to fast-track approvals process. The post Huge $50bn Pilbara green hydrogen hub granted major project status appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Tesla lifts Supercharging rate in Australia to 52c/kWh
Tesla bumps up the price of using its super-charging network in Australia to 52c/kWh. The post Tesla lifts Supercharging rate in Australia to 52c/kWh appeared first on RenewEconomy.
