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Queensland has recorded 186 new cases of COVID-19, with concerns over lengthy delays for PCR tests linked to interstate travel. A massive shake-up of border requirements could be on the way with PCR tests likely to be scrapped in favour of ones administered at home.
December, 2021
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22 December
Alan Chandler joins Broken Hill council in shock election win
Almost three weeks after election day, Alan Chandler has claimed the final seat around Broken Hill's council table.
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22 December
Sadiq Khan announces biggest hike in council tax, taking bills to £400
Sadiq Khan has announced plans to increase council tax by the biggest amount since he became Mayor. On Wednesday, he proposed increasing his share of bills by an average of £31.93 a year from April, meaning the average London household will pay almost £400 a year to City Hall.
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22 December
Anthony Fauci demands sacking of Fox News host who called for 'kill shot' confrontation of US infectious diseases expert
Fox News has defended host Jesse Watters in the wake of him using the term "kill shot" in a speech urging young conservatives to confront the United States' top infectious diseases expert, Anthony Fauci,
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22 December
Australia’s COVID-contact system could be overhauled after National Cabinet meeting
Australia’s leaders met today at an emergency National Cabinet and discussed a possible overhaul of the COVID-contact system. Added3 minutes ago The Queensland Government is enforcing new measures as a way to combat the growing cases of COVID-19 in the …
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22 December
No, Scott Morrison: Face Masks Are Not The Same As Sunscreen
It’s incredible this needs to be said, but the Prime Minister is forcing my hand: face masks are not the equivalent of sunscreen. What am I talking about? On Wednesday, Scott Morrison appeared on The Today Show to defend not bringing back in face mask mandates.
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22 December
Prime Minister Scott Morrespin joins Vial & Crackie Oh on 1069 KRAS FM
Prime Minister for NSW Scott Morrespin discusses his Government's top achievements — and also that incident at Engadine Macca's, which most definitely never happened.
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22 December
Scott Morrison wants rapid antigen tests for interstate travel, Rachel Stephen-Smith blasts PCR requirement
Christmas rush for PCR tests has left the Prime Minister calling for states to accept rapid antigen tests from interstate travelers, but one Premier is already pushing back.
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22 December
Lockdown extended in regional Northern Territory
Northern Territory Acting Chief Minister Nicole Manison has announced the lockdown in Tennant Creek and Ali Curung will be extended for a further 24 hours until 5pm Thursday. The mask mandate in the Barkley LGA has also been extended for a further 24 hours.
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22 December
Queensland enforces new measures as COVID-19 cases grow
The Queensland Government is enforcing new measures as a way to combat the growing cases of COVID-19 in the state.