Articles for Pandemic Australian

Women help each other through online breastfeeding support groups as support dwindles amid pandemic
2 years, 5 months ago

Women help each other through online breastfeeding support groups as support dwindles amid pandemic

ABC  

The growth of breastfeeding groups on social media is seeing "women helping women" to nurse their babies for longer in the face of limited access to in-person support during the pandemic. Key points: The Australian Breastfeeding Project aims to support women online who may not have access to services due to the pandemic A National Health Survey done during the …

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Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 race cancelled in November
3 years, 6 months ago

Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 race cancelled in November

India TV News  

The Australian Grand Prix has been canceled after local organizers and Formula One couldn't come up with a compromise over Australia's strict travel and quarantine issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s very disappointing that these much-loved events can’t proceed but this is the reality of the pandemic, but until we get much higher vaccination rates we cannot return to …

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China investigated weaponising coronaviruses in 2015: Reports
3 years, 8 months ago

China investigated weaponising coronaviruses in 2015: Reports

India Today  

Chinese military scientists allegedly investigated weaponising coronaviruses five years before the Covid-19 pandemic and may have predicted a World War III fought with biological weapons, according to media reports referring to documents obtained by the US State Department. According to ‘The Sun’ newspaper in the UK, quoting reports first released by ‘The Australian’, the “bombshell” documents obtained by the US …

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More than eight in 10 Asian Australians report discrimination during coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 2 months ago

More than eight in 10 Asian Australians report discrimination during coronavirus pandemic

ABC  

Playing cricket earlier this year, Anthony was standing at the crease waiting for a bowl when he heard a member of the opposite team repeatedly call out "coronavirus". Key points: A survey has shown 84.5 per cent of Asian Australians have faced discrimination this year Nevertheless, the general population's trust in Asian Australians is high The study found Asian Australians …

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Native wildflower boom during COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 5 months ago

Native wildflower boom during COVID-19 pandemic

ABC  

When the COVID-19 pandemic tightened its grip on the global flower industry, West Australian-based sheep and wildflower farmers Clive and Maureen Tonkin changed their business from export focussed to instead servicing the domestic market. Key points: Local flower farmers are benefiting from reduced imports Native flowers have grown in popularity over recent years There is also an environmental benefit to …

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Australian Government ministers Marise Payne and Linda Reynolds to fly to US during coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 5 months ago

Australian Government ministers Marise Payne and Linda Reynolds to fly to US during coronavirus pandemic

ABC  

Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds will fly to Washington for annual talks with their US counterparts next week, forcing both frontbenchers into quarantine on their return to Australia. Key points: The ABC has been told the decision to travel was "not taken lightly" by the ministers The US ambassador said it would be "one of the …

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Shopping centres forced to adapt as coronavirus leaves Australian retailers facing worst year
4 years, 5 months ago

Shopping centres forced to adapt as coronavirus leaves Australian retailers facing worst year

ABC  

Shopping centres have long been a part of Australia's urban culture but the threat of online sales, plus a pandemic-driven dent in consumer sentiment, means many are now in a fight for their lives. Key points: Economists say Australian retailers face their worst year on record Economists say Australian retailers face their worst year on record The coronavirus pandemic prompted …

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Australian charities are changing the way they fundraise due to the coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

Australian charities are changing the way they fundraise due to the coronavirus pandemic

ABC  

Tanisha was seven years old when she thought her father was sick with a virus. Key points: Charities are relying on fundraising "now more than ever" Many are opting to do fundraising events virtually, including head shaves and walks Tanisha raised more than $3,200 for the Leukaemia Foundation "He was such a nice guy — everyone said so," the now …

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Australian celebrities thank nurses who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Australian celebrities thank nurses who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic

Daily Mail  

Australian celebrities have come together to thank nurses who are working on the front line in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. 'You are beyond amazing': Australian celebrities have come together to thank nurses who are working on the front line in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Tribute: Shane Jacobson went on to thank nurses on behalf of his …

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