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Australia pledges rescue aid for Papua New Guinea after landslide
READING LEVEL: RED Australia has offered rescue aid after a western province of our near neighbour Papua New Guinea was hit by a major landslide. Rescuers have been racing to save trapped villagers after the landslide directly above the remote hillside village of Maip Mulitaka in Enga province in the early hours of Friday morning. The landslide occurred after a chunk of nearby Mount Mungalo collapsed, bringing down rocks and dirt over the village.
‘Overindulge’: Aussies’ unhealthy lifestyles
Unfit and lazy Australians who are addicted to their screens and shunning exercise are at risk of chronic illness and a painful end of life. A new survey of 3000 Australians paints a bleak picture of our state of health, which if not addressed, could lead to lives plagued by cancer, dementia and diabetes — and even early death.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich still waiting for trial date after 250 days jailed in Russia
For most people, the arrest and jailing in Russia of US journalist Evan Gershkovich is another shocking twist in American-Russian relations. For his family, friends and colleagues, it is something far more personal. This week marks the grim milestone of 250 days in captivity for Gershkovich – but as the days tick by, a determined effort is under way to bring him home safely.
63 Australian children who have vanished without a trace
They are the faces of innocent children trapped in time. Many of them were abducted while they walked home alone, while others left home after an argument or when they chased adventure with friends. Some simply went shopping at suburban malls, others left for school on public transport, not thinking they would never return home. All expected to be able to return safely. Instead they are on the list no one would wish on their worst enemy – that of Australia’s long term missing children.
Predatory podcast: Australian kids need help after a parent is caught with child abuse material
Hundreds of Australian families are plunged into crisis after one parent is caught doing the unthinkable. Their child then utters the words you shouldn’t hear. Predatory Don't miss out on the headlines from Predatory. Followed categories will be added to My News. There is no specific service in Australia to help kids whose parents are caught with child sex abuse material despite a huge increase in offending.
Predatory podcast: Child sex abuse survivors unprotected by social media giants
Australian survivors of child sex attacks are being forced to personally scour the web for images of their abuse — and ask big tech to delete them. Technology companies don’t have an obligation to search for the material — only to remove it — leaving victims in a horrifying quandary. Associate Professor Michael Salter of UNSW has helped Australian abuse survivors carry out the grim searches.
Predatory Podcast: apps online pedophiles use to target kids revealed
A leading cyber safety expert has labelled website Omegle the “cockroach” of the internet, because of the danger it places children in. Of all of the social media apps and online sites available, Kirra Pendergast, the Founder and CEO of the Safe on Social group of companies, said Omegle was one of the worst — and such a magnet for paedophiles, it even confesses it on its landing page. She said the video-messaging website, which pairs random users, does not require any account verification.
Predatory Podcast: Mum reveals dangers of online games
Jen Hoey’s nine-year-old son is banned from the internet – because her family learned the online dangers the hard way. At the same age, her daughter crossed paths with a predator in an online game. She thought it was another child, and didn’t want to get them in trouble, but eventually told her parents. “As a vigilant parent I was quite shattered,” Ms Hoey said.
Victorian government's 'vaccinated economy' trial welcomed but industry worried about backlash
Double-dose Victorians will soon chart a path out of restrictions when six regional areas begin a vaccination economy trial in October. Up to 20 vaccinated economy trials will test systems and support in the fortnight before Victoria is expected to reach the key 70 per cent full vaccination mark, on October 26, triggering greater freedoms for vaccinated people.
Author Omid Scobie claims Prince William planted mental health stories against brother Harry
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Quad bike deaths: Law change alone not enough to save Australian lives
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Prince Philip’s death left a ‘giant sized hole’ in the royal family
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Qantas, KPMG, NAB: Australian big business form COVID alliance with UNICEF
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Covid Australia: PM Scott Morrison to give 20m jabs to world vaccine effort
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Operation Ironside: Arrests, drug and firearm seizures after AN0M app raids
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The Queen gave Harry her blessing for interviews based on a false pitch he gave her
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Prince Harry makes surprise appearance at star-packed COVID concert
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Covid updates Melbourne: Chaos as Victorians still stranded across NSW border
Victorians trying to get home from NSW have been hung up on after being told the government’s helpline was too busy. An automated message on the health department’s coronavirus line said a high number of calls meant no one was available to answer before the line went dead, without giving an option to wait. The botch comes as 1500 applications for border exemptions were received but just 117 approved. Applicants have been warned only those with “genuine” reasons will be accepted.
Rolling coverage: Turning point for Victoria after 14 days of no new cases, no deaths
Camera IconCredit: News Corp Australia Victoria has recorded zero cases of coronavirus for the 14th day straight and no new deaths marking a milestone for the state. But Daniel Andrews has warned Victorians that “this is by no means over”. Victoria has recorded zero cases of coronavirus for the 14th day in a row and no new deaths, bringing the 14-day rolling average to zero and marking a milestone for the state. The state has three active coronavirus cases and one case with an unknown source.
Victorian businesses plead with state government for reprieve as lockdown extension looms
An extension of Victoria’s tough lockdown will destroy small businesses and force big companies to relocate interstate, according to industry experts. But the Premier is remaining tight-lipped about plans until Sunday. Victorian businesses are pleading with Premier Daniel Andrews not to send them to an economic grave as an extended lockdown looms.
Regional cases drop after blitz but Australia records deadliest day
Australia has recorded its deadliest day with 25 Victorian lives lost to coronavirus over the past 24 hours and 282 new cases recorded. Premier Daniel Andrews said all of the deaths were people aged 60 and over, with 22 of the 25 linked to aged care facilities. The latest deaths include a man in his 60s, four women and three men in their 70s, six women and four men in their 80s, and four women and three men in their 90s.
ABC News Breakfast hosts isolating after positive virus case
Andrew KoubaridisHerald Sun Thu, 30 July 2020 5:42AMPremium Subscribe to the West Australian Premium This article is available to subscribers who have digital access included in their subscription. Already a Subscriber? Subscribe now and get unlimited access to award-winning journalism from Western Australia’s biggest newsroom and across the state.
Warning issued as 3 women die, 374 new cases in latest virus spike
Three more Victorians have died of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, as the state records 374 new cases. The spike marks one of the biggest daily surges since the pandemic began and brings Victoria’s total to 6289. Of the three most recent deaths, all were women aged in their 100s, 90s and 80s. The new figures are a blow to more than 5 million Victorians already in lockdown and now facing tougher stay at home restrictions.
Retailers limit sale of masks as new rules spark panic buying
Camera IconOwner of Nobody Denim John Condilis is now manufacturing face masks. Credit: News Corp Australia, Jake Nowakowski As mandatory mask wearing gets set to come into effect at midnight on Wednesday, authorities have warned opportunistic businesses against price gouging, while retailers are slapping limits on how many customers can buy. Melbourne shops are slapping limits on how many masks customers can buy, as authorities put opportunistic businesses on notice over price gouging.
St Anne’s Catholic Church: Fr Benneth Osuagwu stood down over allegations
A Catholic priest found to have breached a code of behaviour will be removed from his Seaford parish while he “modifies” his behaviours. Archbishop of Melbourne Peter Comensoli told St Anne’s Catholic Church parishioners that an investigator had found some allegations of unacceptable conduct against “friendly and popular” Fr Benneth Osuagwu had been proven. Fr Benneth had stood down during the investigation.
Fog covers Melbourne as authorities urge drivers to take care on the roads
Camera IconA thick fog hangs over Melbourne. Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Credit: News Corp Australia, David Crosling A thick fog covering Melbourne this morning is expected to get worse before it gets better. Visibility has been significantly reduced in many areas, leading to a road warning being issued. Visibility in some suburbs has fallen to only about 50m, in what is the first major fog of the year. A road safety alert has been issued to commuters this morning.
Melbourne weather: Thick fog covers city as drivers warned to take care
Melbourne is waking to a thick fog hanging over the city - and it is likely to get worse before it gets better. Visibility in some suburbs has fallen to only about 50m, in what is the first major fog of the year. A road safety alert has been issued to commuters this morning.
Ruling bans Victorian kids from public seesaws and slides
Camera IconTom, 5, Manon, 9, Marcus, 9, and Olive, 6, can’t play because of the Victorian ban on playgrounds. Credit: News Corp Australia, Alex Coppel The State Government has confirmed school playgrounds will be open when students return to classrooms next week — but in a baffling ruling, community playgrounds and skate parks will remain closed. Playgrounds are safe and should be open to allow children to play, doctors and early childhood experts say.
Victorian playgrounds: Experts say equipment is safe for kids but State Government bans opening
Playgrounds are safe and should be open to allow children to play, doctors and early childhood experts say. The Victorian government is refusing to reopen playgrounds despite the Federal Government including outdoor play spaces in stage one of their road map out of COVID-19. All other states except Western Australia have opened playgrounds.
Desperate tourism operators plead for a date to return to work
Camera IconDerek Hilton, Leo Liang, Hera Xu and Philip Stevenson at Chateau Yering. The business is seeking certainty on lifting the state’s local tourism ban. Credit: News Corp Australia, Jason Edwards Victoria’s tourism operators are pleading with Premier Daniel Andrews to follow the lead of NSW and give the sector some much-needed certainty on when travel and overnight stays within the state can resume so Victorians can start making plans. Give us a date, Dan.
Desperate tourism operators plead for a date to return to work
Give us a date, Dan. The state’s tourism operators are pleading for a date for when travel within Victoria can resume and spark the post-coronavirus economic recovery. The industry wants Premier Daniel Andrews to follow NSW’s lead which has given its residents a June 1 date to travel and stay within the state. Struggling tourism businesses across Victoria told the Herald Sun said the sector needed certainty so they could start preparations to save jobs and livelihoods.
Coronavirus Melbourne: Second wave could cost Victorian economy $1b a week
Victoria’s economy would go backwards by a whopping $1 billion a week if restrictions were revived to tackle a second wave of the coronavirus. But the first stage of unlocking the state is expected to drive $717 million in economic growth every month. And if the full three-stage plan agreed by the national cabinet is implemented by Premier Daniel Andrews, Victoria will see $2.2 billion in monthly growth to recover from the crisis.
Cedar Meats workers didn’t use supplied face masks
Camera IconThe Cedar Meats factory in Brooklyn has been shut down after a COVID-19 cluster. Credit: News Corp Australia, Jake Nowakowski Thousands of face masks bought for Cedar Meats employees were never used, with the meat works now linked to 75 coronavirus cases. It comes as a second McDonalds Fawkner worker tests positive for the virus, having worked a shift while infectious.
Coronavirus Melbourne: Cedar Meats didn’t use supplied face masks
Thousands of protective face masks for workers at coronavirus hotspot Cedar Meats were never used. The Sunday Herald Sun can reveal 2000 masks were never worn by any of the 350 staff at the abattoir in Brooklyn, in Melbourne’s west. The masks were bought from an Australia-based red meat dealer Eddie Zhi – who arranged for a shipment of meat to be taken from Cedar to Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic. “Mr Zhi contacted a lot of meat processing plants and offered face masks.
Different kind of Anzac Day but meaning remains unchanged
Camera IconCorporal Krystal Brown with her children, Dakota 8, Reece 7 and Polly 4. Credit: News Corp Australia, Tony Gough Corporal Krystal Brown had commemorated Anzac Day since she was a child but never fully appreciated its true significance until she was deployed to Afghanistan. Now she says it’s a “really emotional day”. “To be quite honest it is a really emotional day. It became way more emotional when I was overseas, deployed to Afghanistan.
Anzac Day: Despite COVID-19 commemoration remains unchanged
It wasn’t until she served in Afghanistan that Krystal Brown fully appreciated the meaning of Anzac Day. “To be quite honest it is a really emotional day. It became way more emotional when I was overseas, deployed to Afghanistan. That was probably when it became really real,” the 39-year old said. It was a day she had commemorated from a young age — but it took her own service for her to fully understand the significance of it. “I’d always acknowledged Anzac Day.
Why lighting up your street is the perfect Anzac Day tribute
Camera IconDavid Doughty and his grandkids will be holding a vigil outside their grandfathers house on ANZAC DAY. Credit: News Corp Australia, David Caird The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed the way Australians will honour Anzac Day, but veteran David Doughty says this year, more than ever is important to make the effort to remember our war heroes. But the 66-year-old is making sure the stories are passed down the generations of his family — and this Anzac Day won’t be any different.
Why lighting up your street is the perfect Anzac Day tribute
David Doughty only really heard about his father’s time in the war by listening to stories from the mates he fought alongside. But the 66-year-old is making sure those stories are passed between the generations of his family – and this Anzac Day won’t be any different. “We are going to stand outside at dawn. We normally go to the march every year,” he said. “I have been to it for the last 38 years, but sadly this year we can’t do it.
Virgin ‘has been my life’: Staff struggle with collapse
Alice Coster and Andrew KoubaridisHerald Sun Wednesday, 22 April 2020 5:50AMPremium Subscribe to the West Australian Premium This article is available to subscribers who have digital access included in their subscription. Already a Subscriber? Subscribe now and get unlimited access to award-winning journalism from Western Australia’s biggest newsroom and across the state.
Easter could be the ‘most important’ weekend of the coronavirus crisis
Camera IconVictorians have been told to stay home this Easter long weekend. Credit: AAP Victorians have again been urged to stay home this Easter weekend to help prevent more coronavirus deaths. If people fail to comply with restrictions, police said they would consider putting roadblocks in place to catch those doing the wrong thing. Police will consider setting up roadblocks if Victorians defy orders to stay at home and flood popular holiday spots over Easter.
Melbourne weather: Cold and gloomy weather in store for Easter
Enjoy the mild conditions today and tomorrow Victoria – because they aren’t going to last. Political leaders and heath chiefs battling to stop the spread of COVID-19 have said they were hoping for bad weather this Easter weekend so it would increase the chances of Victorians staying at home. It looks like they are going to get their wish. Senior Meteorologist Keris Arndt from the Bureau of Meteorology said the mild conditions today will continue into tomorrow before an abrupt change.
Easter forecast: Cold and wet weather in store for Victoria
Camera IconGloomy weather is in store over Easter. Credit: AAP, Michael Dodge/AAP Victorians will have an extra reason to stay at home over the Easter long weekend as gloomy weather sets in across the state, with rain and strong winds discouraging any outdoor activity. Political leaders and heath chiefs battling to stop the spread of COVID-19 have said they were hoping for bad weather this Easter weekend so it would increase the chances of Victorians staying at home.
Coronavirus Melbourne: Victorians told to stay home during Easter weekend
This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. For full access to trusted news from the Herald Sun and Leader, get a free four week digital subscription here. Police will consider setting up roadblocks if Victorians defy orders to stay at home and flood popular holiday spots over Easter.
How coronavirus could change Anzac Day in Victoria
Camera IconThousands gather at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne for Anzac Day 2019. Credit: News Corp Australia, Aaron Francis Anzac Day will go ahead in Victoria, despite coronavirus fears, but ceremonies may be forced to follow a non-traditional format. See what “extreme measures” are being proposed if the virus crisis escalates. The Herald Sun can reveal RSL Victoria is locked in talks with authorities about what Anzac Day would look like if the coronavirus crisis escalates.
Anzac Day: Coronavirus could force crowds in Victoria to stay home
Anzac Day could go ahead this year with just “three or four people” if the state government moves to the next stage of its pandemic plan and bans mass gatherings. The Herald Sun can reveal RSL Victoria is locked in talks with authorities about what Anzac Day would look like if the coronavirus crisis escalates. Premier Dan Andrews has already warned Victorians “extreme measures” would likely be needed to stop the spread of the potentially deadly virus.
More schoolboys filmed in misogynistic chant
by Andrew Koubaridis 25th Feb 2020 4:59 PM premium_icon Subscriber only The same misogynistic chant sung by St Kevin's College students has again been belted out by different teenagers with footage of the vile words shared widely on social media. Students from Catherine McAuley College in Bendigo and other schools were filmed on a party bus on their way home from a birthday party on Saturday night.
Australian terror attack victim rushed to hospital
by ANDREW KOUBARIDIS, ELLEN WHINNETT AND MONIQUE HORE 6th Feb 2020 7:45 PM premium_icon Subscriber only An Australian man has been stabbed in a "heinous" terror attack in the tropical island paradise of the Maldives. The 44-year-old man and two Chinese citizens were attacked in three separate locations on the island of Hulhumale on Tuesday night, local time. Shocking footage shows the Australian covered in blood on the back of a scooter as he was taken to hospital by a member of the public.
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