Fears grow as migrant workers return home for Lunar New Year

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1 year ago

January 23, 2023

Over one billion people have been celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, as the Year of the Rabbit begins

A number of countries across Asia are enjoying public holidays for one of the World’s biggest festivals. For many – it’s the first proper New Years celebration since the pandemic hit.

Millions of people have been on the move across the country to celebrate the festival, returning to their hometowns.

It is estimated 110 million railway trips have been made in the 15-day build-up to the New Year.

This is causing concern, as there are fears migrant workers will bring the virus to local towns.

Chinese officials have also reported almost 13,000 new COVID-related deaths.

Boeing’s bad luck continues following Starliner malfunction

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12 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Long-awaited first crewed test flight of the new Starliner space capsule was called off over a technical issue that launch teams could not resolve in time.

Originally scheduled for liftoff from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, the mission aimed to demonstrate Starliner’s capabilities and certify it for regular crewed flights to the ISS, as reported by Reuters.

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Will Australia’s foreign investment rule create an economic boost?

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12 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australian Treasurer Dr. Jim Chalmers announced an overall of foreign investment rules ahead of the budget.

Australia is set to announce a significant decline in its projected gross debt, signalling a more optimistic outlook for the country’s fiscal health.

The Airport Economist, Professor Tim Harcourt at UTS joins to discuss.

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Is Russia planning a sabotage across Europe?

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14 hours ago

May 7, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Intelligence agencies across Europe have issued warnings of a potential plot orchestrated by Russia aimed at sabotaging key infrastructure and destabilising nations.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Russia could be planning a sabotage across Europe, Trump is facing jail, a painting valued over ten million is discovered and Beoing look to ignite the commercial space race.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudu join to discuss.