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Canberra Pharmacists to Trial Prescriptions for Minor Skin Conditions
Canberra, Australia: Canberra residents with minor skin conditions may soon be able to seek treatment directly from pharmacists, alleviating pressure on GPs and emergency departments. This one-year trial program follows a similar initiative launched in New South Wales, which empowers pharmacists to diagnose and treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and provide repeat prescriptions for birth control pills. Specific details regarding…
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Australia: Bushfires Ravage Victoria, Homes Lost as Crews Battle Blaze
Melbourne, Australia: Homes have been destroyed in Victoria, Australia, as bushfires fueled by heat and strong winds tear through the state’s western region. Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed property losses and urged residents to remain vigilant as firefighters battle the blaze. Key Points: Bushfires fueled by heat and wind cause property damage in Victoria. Premier Allan confirms homes lost, warns residents to…
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Australia: Taekwondo Instructor Charged with Murdering Family in Sydney
Sydney, Australia: A chilling tragedy unfolded in Sydney as a 49-year-old taekwondo instructor, Kwang Kyung Yoo, was charged with murdering a South Korean family of three. Three Lives Lost: The victims, identified as a 39-year-old husband, a 41-year-old wife, and their 7-year-old son, were found deceased in two separate locations. While the wife and child were discovered strangled inside the…
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Sydney: Heads Up, Runners! Possible Asbestos Mulch Found on Bay Run Bridge
Attention Bay Run fans! There’s concern that some parts of the walking track might have asbestos mulch. Here’s the info: What: Mulch used on the Lilyfield Road Bridge might contain asbestos. This comes after the mulch supplier, Greenlife Resource Recovery, was linked to a wider asbestos mulch scandal. Where: The bridge is part of the popular 7km Bay Run walking circuit, running through Drummoyne, Five Dock, Rozelle, Lilyfield, and Haberfield.…
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Triple Homicide Suspected in Sydney: Mother, Child Found Dead at Martial Arts Studio
Sydney, Australia: A dark cloud hangs over Sydney’s west after the bodies of a mother and child were discovered inside a taekwondo studio, following the earlier finding of a man’s body nearby. Homicide detectives are piecing together the events leading to this suspected triple homicide. The bodies of the woman and child were found at Lion’s Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy…
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Lightning Strike Near Sydney Opera House Injures Four
Sydney, Australia – February 20, 2024 – Four people were hospitalized after being struck by lightning near the iconic Sydney Opera House during a powerful storm on Monday afternoon. The incident occurred during rush hour as the victims, two men and two women, sought shelter under a tree at the entrance to the Botanic Gardens. Unfortunately, the tree was struck…
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Indian National Dies in Queensland Floods as Severe Weather Batters Region
Brisbane, Australia – An Indian national tragically lost their life in a flooding incident near Mount Isa, Queensland, as torrential rain and thunderstorms swept across the region on Friday. The Indian High Commission in Canberra confirmed the news and expressed their deepest condolences to the family. Details regarding the victim remain limited, with the High Commission withholding their name for…
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Is This the New Ball of the Century? Bewitching Delivery Takes Social Media by Storm
Kuwait City, February 14, 2024: A spinner’s mesmerizing delivery in the KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2024 has sent social media into a frenzy, drawing comparisons to Shane Warne’s iconic “Ball of the Century.” The video, which captured the ball turning sharply to dismantle the batter’s stumps, has sparked widespread buzz, with international cricketers joining the conversation. Bewitching Ball Steals the…
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Australia Grants Workers the Right to “Disconnect” Outside Work Hours
Key highlights: “Right to disconnect” protects workers from unreasonable after-hours contact. Bill inspired by similar laws in Europe. Employers face fines for breaching the right. Additional measures address temporary worker rights and minimum standards. Parliament set to introduce the bill this week. Sydney, Australia: Australian workers are soon to be granted the right to switch off after hours, with legislation…
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Indian-Born Lawyer Makes History in Australian Parliament, Takes Oath on Bhagavad Gita
Perth, Western Australia: Barrister Varun Ghosh etched his name in Australian history on Tuesday, becoming the first India-born Member of Parliament to be sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita. Hailing from Western Australia, Ghosh was appointed as a Senator after receiving bipartisan support from both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council. Ghosh’s oath-taking ceremony, marked by the sacred Hindu…
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