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Archive for August 13th, 2020
Call for Top End climate change action
More than 50 business, indigenous, health and community groups have called on the Northern Territory’s political parties to commit to climate change action. August 13, 2020 Northern Territory business, indigenous, health and community groups have called on the Top End’s political parties to commit to climate change action ahead of the NT election. The plea comes […]
NT chief minister defends border comments
Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has rejected claims he has talked tough on coronavirus border controls in a bid to win votes. August 13, 2020 The Northern Territory chief minister has batted away claims he’s scared off tourists and politicised the coronavirus in a bid to win votes. Michael Gunner made national news on […]
Qld borders to stay closed to NSW and Vic
Queensland’s borders will remain closed to states with COVID-19 hotspots, with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk warning “the danger is still on our doorstep”. August 13, 2020 Queensland’s premier says the coronavirus “danger is still on our doorstep” and the state’s borders will remain closed to NSW and Victoria. No new COVID-19 cases were reported in the […]
Qld quarantine investigation after breach
Police will investigate how a 25-year-old Queensland man was able to get past officers and flee mandatory coronavirus quarantine at a Toowoomba hotel. August 13, 2020 Police will investigate how a Queensland man was able to get past officers and flee mandatory hotel coronavirus quarantine in a rural town. The 25-year-old surrendered himself on Wednesday after leaving […]