Australia's Front Line
Thousands of protesters have rallied across Australia today to object ongoing COVID-19 measures, including pushes for mandatory vaccination.
The following is highlights from major rallies. Further content will be added to this list.
As Australia begins to re-open on a path to ‘normality’, discussions have now shifted to new “nation-building projects” that can help the economy recover.
What is one of the main ‘solutions’ being presented as a “game changer”? A high-speed rail line to be built down the east coast of Australia.
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A controversial new COVID-19 law has been passed in New Zealand that allows police officers to search homes without a warrant.
Despite widespread concern, the government rushed through the powerful legislation as the country drops to Alert Level 2, saying it is a ‘better route’ than existing lockdown measures.
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An international report estimates over 18,000 individuals remain displaced and in need of assistance after significant bushfires tore through the east coast of Australia earlier this year.
Meanwhile, the same charities that withheld tens of millions of dollars from vulnerable Australians will come together to advise a new group focused on COVID-19 recovery programs.
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As the controversial 5G rollout continues across Australia, Telstra have announced over 600 suburbs are now reaching 50 per cent coverage.
The telecommunications company will also become the first network to offer standalone 5G in Australia, without the support of underlying 4G technology, following testing of a new device.
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