Thursday, September 9, 2021 Tweets Archive Recent news

The Sydney Morning Herald • Niki Savva • September 9, 2021 • smh.com.au
Are we really ‘all in this together’, Prime Minister?
When unveiling JobKeeper last year Scott Morrison said it was only fair that everyone got the same level of support, but it has not turned out that way.
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The Guardian • Melissa Davey • September 9, 2021 • theguardian.com
Emil Gayed: women harmed by disgraced gynaecologist urged to join compensation scheme
Exclusive: Lawyers say hundreds of women harmed by doctor can apply to NSW government redress scheme
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Melissa Davey@MelissaLDavey
In 2018/19 I exposed a surgeon who harmed women, removing their reproductive organs; leaving many with permanent disability. Today, the NSW government launched a redress scheme for his victims. HUNDREDS of women have applied. I can’t believe it. #justice theguardian.com/australia-news…
September 9, 2021
The Guardian • Sarah Martin • September 9, 2021 • theguardian.com
NSW received more Pfizer doses than Victoria and Queensland combined in August, data reveals
The Operation Covid Shield data also shows Victoria has administered almost half of the country’s AstraZeneca vaccines
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The Guardian • Sarah Martin • September 9, 2021 • theguardian.com
‘No connection’: Labor candidate says Kristina Keneally does not reflect diverse western Sydney seat
Vietnamese-Australian lawyer Tu Le says some in Fowler electorate may be ‘disappointed’ by former NSW premier representing them
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Michael McGowan@mmcgowan
Instead of the daughter of Vietnamese refugees who works as a lawyer representing migrant workers, Labor wants to preselect a Scotland Island(!) resident in SW Sydney to solve a factional battle that exactly no normal person in the world cares about
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September 9, 2021
The Guardian • Lorena Allam, Michael McGowan • September 9, 2021 • theguardian.com
Indigenous Australians in Covid-hit Wilcannia targeted by ivermectin spruiker
Man claiming to be working with the Covid Medical Network calls far-west NSW town a ‘petri dish’ to test experimental drug
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Lisa Visentin • September 9, 2021 • smh.com.au
‘Worst-case scenario’: UTS contingency plans if Australia-China relationship collapses
The University of Technology Sydney has prepared a contingency plan for a “worst-case scenario” collapse in the China-Australia relationship.
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Bill Birtles@billbirtles
Great scoop via ⁦@LisaVisentin⁩: A post China over-reliance contingency plan for a uni getting 59% (!) of its int student cash from 1 country 🤯 The internal report included worst-case scenarios of staff being detained in China smh.com.au/politics/feder…
September 9, 2021
news.com.au • Samantha Maiden • September 9, 2021 • news.com.au
Huge flaw in Gladys cases prediction
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian‘s “freedom plan” to reopen the economy was never factored into the modelling that she released that predicts a peak of 2000 Covid-19 cases a day
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Samantha Maiden@samanthamaiden
And here’s the kicker: the Burnet Institute that did the research hinted it HAS modelled what happens when restrictions are eased but it’s up to the government to release it twitter.com/samanthamaiden…
September 9, 2021
Sky News Australia • Andrew Clennell • September 9, 2021 • skynews.com.au
Berejiklian spruiks reopening as health experts call for caution
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian was warned to adopt a "cautious" approach to reopening the state to avoid chances of Sydney's outbreak evolving into a deadly "UK/Israel" situation or needing future lockdowns.
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Andrew Clennell@aclennell
Exclusive: The health advice that told NSW to go cautious until 85 per cent NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian was warned by Kerry Chant to be ‘cautious’ when easing COVID-19 restrictions | Sky News Australia skynews.com.au/australia-news…
September 9, 2021
The Guardian • Daniel Hurst • September 9, 2021 • theguardian.com
‘Not on the same page’: Australia set to face US pressure on climate as ministers head to Washington
Defence ties will also be on the agenda when Marise Payne and Peter Dutton meet with their American counterparts
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The Guardian • Fiona Harvey, Daniel Hurst • September 9, 2021 • theguardian.com
UK criticised for ‘dropping Paris climate goals in trade deal with Australia’
UK-Australia deal also criticised for allowing import of beef produced to lower standards
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ABC News • James Glenday, Nour Haydar • September 9, 2021 • abc.net.au
'Labor at its worst': Party members fume at Kristina Keneally's safe seat switch into Western Sydney
A group of Labor party faithful say parachuting Kristina Keneally into a Western Sydney seat is a snub to the community.
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The Australian • YONI BASHAN • September 8, 2021 • theaustralian.com.au
Premier shuns medico advice to ease lockdown
NSW Health officials advised the states crisis cabinet to reopen the economy when vaccination levels were closer to 85 per cent but were overruled by Premier Gladys Berejiklian and senior ministers, who said 70 per cent cover was sufficient.
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ABC News • Lucy Thackray, Olivia Ralph • September 8, 2021 • abc.net.au
First Nations fears grow in Western NSW as one family reports 40 COVID cases
Just a month after COVID-19 hit Western NSW, entire communities have been exposed, with one matriarch saying the virus has had a devastating impact on her loved ones.
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Lucy Thackray@LucyThack
40+ members of one Indigenous family have contracted COVID, less than a month since CIVD reached Western NSW. From a 2 year old to a 72 year old. Trusted Indigenous leaders are trying to improve ineffective health messages to reach community @ABCIndigenous abc.net.au/news/2021-09-0…
September 9, 2021
triple j • Ange McCormack • September 9, 2021 • abc.net.au
Six month wait times, young people turned away: Demand outstrips supply at headspace
"It is uncomfortable. It's not what we want."
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Avani Dias@AvaniDias
Young people are being turned away and facing six month wait times for an appointment at Headspace, Australia's only federally-funded, free mental health service for under 30s.
Excellent story by @_angemccormack #RUOKDay abc.net.au/triplej/progra…
September 9, 2021
The Sydney Morning Herald • Bevan Shields • September 9, 2021 • smh.com.au
Britain removed Paris temperature goals from deal after Australia baulked: leaked email
The backdown has prompted claims Boris Johnson is not applying enough pressure on Australia ahead of the COP26 climate summit.
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The Guardian • Royce Kurmelovs • September 9, 2021 • theguardian.com
Woolworths concerned by claims salmon certification scheme ‘may not be fit for purpose’
Supermarket ‘closely reviewing’ report that found the certification system failed to prevent a mass fish kill in Tasmania
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The Guardian • Katharine Murphy • September 9, 2021 • theguardian.com
Former Liberal MP Julia Banks will join Climate 200 group to support independents
The ex-MP, who has spoken out against bullying of women in politics, says significant action is needed on climate change and gender equality
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The Australian • BEN PACKHAM • September 8, 2021 • theaustralian.com.au
Influential sec­urity strategist steps down
Peter Jennings will step aside as executive director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute after a decade at the helm of the national security think tank.
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InnovationAus • Denham • September 8, 2021 • innovationaus.com
Frustrated with Australia’s vaccine booking systems, Ken built his own
After being frustrated with the “patchwork” vaccine booking platforms on offer from Australian governments, software engineer Ken Tsang decided to build his own. In doing so, he has already helped more than 300,000 Australians book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in just a month. Last year, Mr Tsang developed the COVID-19 Near Me platform, collating exposure...
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🦄 Flip Prior 🦄@FlipPrior
ICYMI: The guy behind the innovative Covid Near Me website @jxeeno is also behind a vaccine booking system that has helped 300k+ people find jabs in Australia ... and he doesn't get paid for any of it. innovationaus.com/frustrated-wit…
September 9, 2021
The Guardian • Lisa Cox • September 9, 2021 • theguardian.com
Environmentalists vow to block woodchip export plan in NSW Hunter region
Startup energy firm’s bid to send up to 60,000 tonnes of woodchips to Japan for burning in power plants condemned by conservation group
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