For the first time in Australian history, a federal environment minister has set the wheels in motion to reject a coal mine. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has proposed rejecting Clive Palmer’s Central Queensland coal project because it is likely to damage the Great Barrier Reef. The decision remains a “proposal” because a final decision can …
Labour’s climate bill has passed the lower house by 89 votes to 55, enshrining into law the government’s commitment to reduce Australia’s emissions by 43% by 2030. “This is a good day for our country,” Climate Minister Chris Bowen told Parliament. Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has said the bill’s success in the lower house …
After two days of silence, two of Australia’s “big four” banks have finally confirmed they will raise variable mortgage interest rates by 0.5 percentage points. Commonwealth Bank was the first of the “big four” banks to pass on the Reserve Bank’s latest rate hike on Thursday morning, followed shortly by ANZ. The RBA raised its …
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The division in the Newcastle dressing room has simmered in recent months with Knights manager Adam O’Brien telling the playing group after a recent defeat: “I know what you’re saying about me. I’m not going anywhere.” O’Brien’s blank message may be revealed as the Knights enter damage control following the coach’s press conference last Sunday. …
The AFL community has reacted with disgust after former Adelaide footballer Eddie Betts posted a confronting recollection of his experience at a pre-season camp with the Crows in early 2018. The leadership camp, following the Crows’ 2017 AFL Grand Final loss to Richmond, put the club in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Several …
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The weather is expected to remain wet for inland NSW and the alpine regions of Victoria today as the biggest frontal system of the season clears. Key points: Forecast of rain, wind and flooding in the alpine regions of NSW and Victoria The forecast comes as a series of cold fronts sweep across Australia Warmer …
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The federal government has secured additional supplies of vaccines that protect people from monkeypox. Key points: There are two types of smallpox vaccines used to protect against smallpox, ACAM2000 and JYNNEOS. Australia has a stock of ACAM2000 but additional supplies of preferred option JYNNEOS have been secured People with chicken pox should be isolated until …
(All times AEST) From 5.30 p.m. – Lawn bowls (women’s pairs, men’s singles, men’s fours, women’s pairs B6-B8 for gold medal, women’s triples, mixed pairs B2-B3) From 6pm – Hockey (group matches) From 18:00 – Weightlifting (men’s 109 kg, women’s 87 kg+, men’s 109 kg+) From 7pm – Athletics (men’s 1500m T53/54, long jump women’s …
Commonwealth Games 2022 LIVE Day 6 updates: McGrath stars for Australia in T20 win, Bol crosses as Titmus takes on teenage sensation Sydney Morning Herald Cody Simpson has surprised us all news.com.au Tuesday Ratings | The end of HUNTED AUSTRALIA hits the CommGames TV Blackbox Fans baffled by quirky Aussie look news.com.au See full coverage …
Researchers at the Fujita Health University School of Medicine in Japan have been investigating COVID-19 to lead to therapeutic options against the severe form of the disease. Levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines are dramatically elevated in patients with severe COVID-19, the molecular mechanisms of which are still unclear. In a recent paper in mBio, researchers elucidated …
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