Politics in Australia (Oceania) & Health
Negligence or Abortion? Ilaro Poly Student’s Death Stirs Controversy: I learned that the girl's parents are very old. And she has been trying to get ...
fij.ng/article/negligence-or-abortion-ilaro-poly-students-death-stirs-controversy/
The ‘real’ Scott Morrison: former PM says Australians didn’t know who he was: Australians did not know the “real” Scott Morrison when he occupied the nation’s ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/the-real-scott-morrison-former-pm-says-australians-didn-t-know-who-he-was-20240426-p5fmr3.html
‘I’m the person most people are going to hate’: A Sydney mother has called on Australia’s policymakers to have some “understanding” when it comes to the Bondi ...
news.com.au/lifestyle/health/mental-health/he-was-a-person-why-this-mum-felt-sorry-for-bondi-stabber-joel-cauchi/news-story/9b431ed3ff841ba9e50eebd029a0dea1
Breast Cancer Screening age extension welcomed by Waikato surgeon: The Government recently announced steps towards extending free breast cancer screening to ...
nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/news/breast-cancer-screening-age-extension-welcomed-by-waikato-surgeon/NLVNGRDBRZCIZOTJZ2Q4TA5RCA/
How many lives did COVID vaccines save? Scientists have an estimate: New modelling also reveals Australia’s chronic vaccine delays may have resulted in a ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/how-many-lives-did-covid-vaccines-save-scientists-have-an-estimate-20240417-p5fkge.html
Spread of bird flu among species, countries ‘definitely cause for concern’ - NZ virologist
nzherald.co.nz/nz/spread-of-bird-flu-among-species-countries-definitely-cause-for-concern-nz-virologist/AF46QBWDTRE2FFBNMTDZSTV6AA/
He is ramping up his public appearances King Charles drives Queen Camilla to church near Balmoral amid cancer treatment - Mirror Online
Government scraps plans to build Melbourne's second injecting room: Premier Jacinta Allan said the government had been unable to find a suitable location that ...
9news.com.au/national/safe-injecting-room-government-scraps-plans-to-build-melbournes-second-injecting-room/0484e33f-5bab-4a78-bc22-cc080709b359
Why GOP opposes student debt relief: Educated voters don't help it: The millions of Americans being crushed by student loan debt represent a huge voting bloc ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-21/gop-opposes-student-debt-relief
These two men are brothers and they launched a "frenzied and unprovoked" assault on a vulnerable man in his own home which left him with severe ... Show more
Brothers launch 'frenzied' attack on vulnerable man at his home - Wales Online
Brothers launch 'frenzied' attack on vulnerable man at his home - Wales Online
Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/thailand-new-zealand-to-resume-direct-flights-elevate-ties
How to tell if your child is well enough to go to school or is in fact sick: Mild headache? School. Severe headache? Home. Don't know how to read your ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/18-04-2024/how-to-tell-if-your-child-is-well-enough-to-go-to-school-or-is-in-fact-sick
Two stabbing attacks in Australia have shone a spotlight on the often-politicised labelling of violence as terrorism vs mental illness ... Show more
Transformed Cousins confesses big regret: Former AFL star turned media personality Ben Cousins has briefly spoken on his personal life following years of ...
news.com.au/sport/sports-life/ben-cousins-says-life-never-been-better-after-rebuilding-from-troubled-past/news-story/6d7a6be59f4c5946985df8262bb130b4
A dengue fever outbreak will be officially declared on Friday in Samoa.
More than 250 cases have been reported, with the majority on the mainland ... Show more
RNZ - NZ News, Current Affairs, Audio On Demand
RNZ - NZ News, Current Affairs, Audio On Demand
'One of the greatest achievements of medical science': Vaccines saved almost 20,000 lives in NSW during early
9news.com.au/health/covid-19-vaccination-australia-saved-18000-lives-early-omicron-wave-nsw/1b788d3c-e17c-4ef5-927d-2ec5261ccd8e
Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
pbs.org/newshour/science/coral-reefs-across-the-globe-once-again-endure-mass-bleaching-amid-warming-oceans-scientists-say
Worshippers watch as a bishop is stabbed at Sydney church: Australian police say a knife attack in Sydney against two clergymen is being treated as terrorism ...
apnews.com/article/australia-church-stabbing-0fd1e9d4ae21915d16318456d1e58bc7
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
- A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.
- The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.
- The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.
- A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
The man who fatally stabbed six people at a mall in Sydney had a long history of mental illness and frustrations with women ... Show more
Sydney knife attacker appears to have targeted women, police say | Reuters
Sydney knife attacker appears to have targeted women, police say | Reuters
5 reasons why the Fast-track Approvals Bill threatens NZ's already fragile ecosystems
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/514537/5-reasons-why-the-fast-track-approvals-bill-threatens-nz-s-already-fragile-ecosystems
Explainer: China, health system top issues as Solomon Islands holds national election
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-health-system-top-issues-solomon-islands-holds-national-election-2024-04-15/
Parents reveal last video call with killer son: The grieving parents of mass murderer Joel Cauchi have opened up about the tragic final video message they ...
news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/painful-moment-cauchi-family-knew-son-joel-cauchi-was-a-murderer/news-story/41f230deaf8dade569244a68e087335f
The man who fatally stabbed six people in Sydney had mental health issues in the past and there is no indication ideology was a motive in the attack in one of ... Show more
Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say | Reuters
Sydney knife attacker had mental health issues, ideology not motive, police say | Reuters
Babar back as captain as Pakistan face New Zealand in WC build-up: Azam regained the captaincy last month in a shock U-turn that ended the short-lived reign of ...
thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/babar-back-captain-pakistan-face-new-zealand-wc-build-3589241
Officer, bystanders lauded for confronting man who killed 6 at a Sydney shopping mall
pbs.org/newshour/world/officer-bystanders-lauded-for-confronting-man-who-killed-6-at-a-sydney-shopping-mall
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
- Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.
- Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.
- Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.
- Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
Former Nelson dental clinic worker with ‘gambling problem’ sentenced on fraud charges
nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-nelson-dental-clinic-worker-with-gambling-problem-sentenced-on-fraud-charges/C3G2GULPEJGK7HP77QAOJG4K4U/
NZ bucked life expectancy trend during Covid-19 paper shows: What you need to know
rnz.co.nz/news/what-you-need-to-know/514266/nz-bucked-life-expectancy-trend-during-covid-19-paper-shows-what-you-need-to-know
Restored: the Newsroom story the Crown and court didn't want you to see - ‘Two wrongs don’t make a right’
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/15/two-wrongs-dont-make-a-right-2/
Long Covid sufferers scared they’ll face penalties under government benefit reset
nzherald.co.nz/nz/long-covid-sufferers-scared-theyll-face-penalties-under-government-benefit-reset/WM5J7WW3Z5AELF24QLSA6BQEPU/
Far North councillors vote 9 to 1 to seek delay in adding fluoride to water supply
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514048/far-north-councillors-vote-9-to-1-to-seek-delay-in-adding-fluoride-to-water-supply
‘Avoiding men’: Inside mind of deranged killer: Feelings of isolation could have fuelled the unravelling of the man responsible for Saturday’s mass killing in ...
news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/experts-weigh-in-on-motive-behind-bondi-junction-massacre/news-story/4a10ec0a06a7ab3b210c6af9abf38761
Unlicensed Hastings driver toppled motorcyclist, drove over him, causing fatal injuries, then fled
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514196/unlicensed-hastings-driver-toppled-motorcyclist-drove-over-him-causing-fatal-injuries-then-fled
Pseudoephedrine could be back on the shelves as soon as June: Medsafe has approved 11 cold and flu medicines containing the medicine.
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514088/pseudoephedrine-could-be-back-on-the-shelves-as-soon-as-june
Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy
apnews.com/article/pope-indonesia-papua-timor-singapore-59722ac636c5bbd481a1c376b0ec01d1
Quick Glance: Pope's Extensive Trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Singapore
- Pope Francis is set to embark on a journey to Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Singapore in September, marking the longest trip of his papacy.
- Despite concerns about his health, the Pope intends to undertake this trip, highlighting key religious and political aspects in the visited countries.
- The visit will shed light on the significance of the Pope's presence in these regions, addressing issues such as sexual abuse scandals in East Timor, religious diversity in Indonesia, and societal challenges in Papua New Guinea.
- By visiting these nations, Pope Francis aims to engage with diverse religious communities, emphasizing messages of tolerance, unity, and global peace.
Australian PM says shopping center attack ‘beyond words or understanding’: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed shock at a knife attack that ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/13/australian-pm-says-shopping-center-attack-beyond-words-or-understanding-
King Charles’ sad loss to Kate Middleton: COMMENT
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/king-charles-sad-loss-to-kate-middleton/news-story/a1880368e21ad915c8b892f270c22ed0
Education Ministry workers on tenterhooks awaiting job cuts news: Education Ministry staff have told RNZ about their crippling anxiety as they and Oranga ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514151/education-ministry-workers-on-tenterhooks-awaiting-job-cuts-news
Axe hovers over main Dunedin hospital contractor: The massive Australasian construction company building the new Dunedin hospital's inpatient block could be ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/axe-hovers-over-main-dunedin-hospital-contractor
Second dog infected with rare parasite babesia gibsoni: The second case was discovered in a dog involved in a tussle with the first dog confirmed with the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514027/second-dog-infected-with-rare-parasite-babesia-gibsoni
#OPINION | School Strike for Climate isn’t just a problem for attendance, it’s bad for mental health, writes David Seymour.
Interior CS Kindiki says gatherings and protests by striking health workers are in contempt of court; asks law enforcement agencies to protect those who have ... Show more
Bill to make pseudoephedrine-based medicines available over-the-counter passes third reading
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513863/bill-to-make-pseudoephedrine-based-medicines-available-over-the-counter-passes-third-reading
YOUR SAY: Should there be a tax on soft drinks?
There are calls for a new tax on soft drinks following revelations the amount of sugar in Fanta has increased ... Show more
Fanta sugar content: Increasing sugar in Fanta sparks call for new tax on soft drinks
Fanta sugar content: Increasing sugar in Fanta sparks call for new tax on soft drinks
Medsafe warns families not to use skincare products after they are found to contain ‘potent steroid’
nzherald.co.nz/nz/medsafe-warns-families-not-to-use-skincare-products-after-they-are-found-to-contain-potent-steroid/XC3DDPZZVVCFNCGFH7BZKUHCJE/
School attendance plan unambitious, raises health concerns - Labour: Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government's school attendance target is hardly ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513810/school-attendance-plan-unambitious-raises-health-concerns-labour
Government sets nine targets in health, crime, social support, education, climate
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513735/government-sets-nine-targets-in-health-crime-social-support-education-climate
Rare dog parasite discovered for first time in New Zealand: It was not clear how the dog got infected, with no links to the border yet established.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513594/rare-dog-parasite-discovered-for-first-time-in-new-zealand
King Charles ‘keen to go ahead’ with Australia visit later this year despite cancer diagnosis
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/king-charles-keen-to-go-ahead-with-australia-visit-later-this-year-despite-cancer-diagnosis/BBMCXCIQDVCDXLSEVJALCA7I5I/
COMMENT: After revealing to the world that she has cancer, the Princess of Wales is now also facing a second painful diagnosis. Full story: Kate Middleton suffers professional setback: opinion
Week in Politics: Truancy presents delicate problems for the government: Analysis - The government's "things to do" list gets a hostile reception ...
rnz.co.nz/news/on-the-inside/513539/week-in-politics-truancy-presents-delicate-problems-for-the-government
Ministry of Health proposes 134 job losses: By Jemima Huston, RNZ RNZ understands the Ministry of Health is proposing to cut 134 jobs to meet the Government’s ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/ministry-of-health-proposes-134-job-losses/MWLZIN4DTBFJPNGEZY5KPDXRFI/
A running tally of the public sector job cuts: The government has made it well known it expects departments to cut roles. We break down the numbers as they ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/05-04-2024/a-running-tally-of-the-public-sector-job-cuts
ACC at 50: A uniquely Kiwi scheme: While some say it is something to celebrate, others are calling for change.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513378/acc-at-50-a-uniquely-kiwi-scheme
Waikato measles false alarm: How did authorities get it so wrong?: A “false-positive” test result that caused a measles scare in Waikato likely detected a ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/waikato-measles-false-alarm-how-did-authorities-get-it-so-wrong/SPOTLG3VOZC5XOG7JNWQUEOXVE/
Sickness-related school absences to be targeted under government plan: David Seymour says he has not made any firm decisions about changing the attendance rules ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513250/sickness-related-school-absences-to-be-targeted-under-government-plan
Cause of teen's death unable to be 'satisfactorily determined' - coroner: It is impossible to tell if a 13-year-old boy died from his Covid-19 vaccine or a virus ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513266/cause-of-teen-s-death-unable-to-be-satisfactorily-determined-coroner
Inflation rises above 3 percent as Ramadan begins - Economy - The Jakarta Post: Inflation rises above 3 percent as Ramadan begins - Economy - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/01/inflation-rises-above-3-percent-as-ramadan-begins.html
Quick Glance: Inflation down in German states, signaling national decline
- Inflation fell in six economically essential German states in March, indicating that national inflation will continue its downward trend.
- Economists will closely monitor national inflation data as Germany releases its figures a day before the Eurozone inflation data on Wednesday.
- German companies expected the lowest prices in three years in March, with forecasts of inflation falling below the European Central Bank's target in the upcoming months.
- An increasing number of ECB policymakers have backed rate cuts, with a June meeting appearing as the most probable time for action, although a meeting is also scheduled for this month.
Focus on sickness-related school absences: Pupils missing school due to illness will be targeted under a government plan to lift attendance ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/focus-sickness-related-school-absences
One way out of an inequitable health system: From The University of Auckland: Māori and Pasifika should no longer tolerate other researchers and policy makers ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/31/one-way-out-of-an-inequitable-health-system/
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Easter service: King Charles arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle with Queen Camilla for Easter service.
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Quick Glance: Archbishop of Canterbury Addresses Kate Middleton's Cancer Battle in Easter Sermon
- During his Easter Sunday sermon, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby discussed the struggles of King Charles and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, as they battle cancer.
- Both royals chose to share their cancer diagnoses publicly to support others facing similar challenges.
- King Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis after a treatment for an enlarged prostate, while Princess Kate announced she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
- Archbishop Welby condemned conspiracy theories surrounding Kate's absence, emphasizing the need for privacy and compassion during difficult times.
It’s not just you: ‘flu season’ is starting earlier: There are above-average cases of flu and RSV, as well as the nation’s first surge in whooping cough since ...
theage.com.au/healthcare/it-s-not-just-you-flu-season-is-starting-earlier-20240326-p5ffgh.html
Proposed caravan reforms enrage Aussies: Australians living in caravans could be slapped with restrictions following a push from the NSW government.
news.com.au/national/nsw-act/controversial-proposed-caravan-reforms-from-nsw-government/news-story/5d8407b5e83bbf9ef10b39020b2293e2
Further testing shows Waikato children suspected of measles not infected: Although rare, false-positive tests sometimes happened, says a National Public Health ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513152/further-testing-shows-waikato-children-suspected-of-measles-not-infected
William’s Kate decision makes history: COMMENT
news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/prince-williams-kate-middleton-decision-makes-history/news-story/136451a8c1a201d028b1aee238415c99
Government delayed vape rules to suit retailers, campaigners say: Campaigners against youth vaping say the government is delaying child-safety measures to give ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/513021/government-delayed-vape-rules-to-suit-retailers-campaigners-say
German dog breeding ban raises fears for dachshunds: SPCA, Dogs NZ responds: Dachshunds are among a number of dog breeds that may be threatened by a proposed law ...
nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/german-dog-breeding-ban-raises-fears-for-dachshunds-spca-dogs-nz-responds/FDOXNCTVHJH67P4L4PCEI6EHWQ/
King Charles 'to sit apart from Royal family at Easter service': King Charles will sit apart from the rest of the Royal Family at the Easter Matins service on ...
metro.co.uk/2024/03/29/king-charles-to-sit-apart-royal-family-easter-service-20557172/
Court dismisses appeal by Air NZ over Covid claim from former cabin crew member: A former Air New Zealand flight attendant who fell ill with Covid-19 while ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/court-dismisses-appeal-by-air-nz-over-covid-claim-from-former-cabin-crew-member/WXXYAGJTCVFKFFX4VCJZOSDI6E/
Premier House report recommends $33m refurbishment for 'dated' building: If big decisions are not made about the building, a "significant piece of our heritage ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/512932/premier-house-report-recommends-33m-refurbishment-for-dated-building
Bukit Aman urged all quarters, including politicians, to calm down and not incite racial sentiments when discussing the issue of socks with the word ... Show more
A line-up of Crocs ornaments have been recalled over a lack of warnings on the packaging. #9News RECALLED PRODUCTS: Crocs Jibbitz recalled over insufficient warning about batteries
Ministry of Health proposes 134 job losses: By Jemima Huston, RNZ RNZ understands the Ministry of Health is proposing to cut 134 jobs to meet the Government’s ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/ministry-of-health-proposes-134-job-losses/MWLZIN4DTBFJPNGEZY5KPDXRFI/
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