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Australian COVID vaccine ad sparks backlash

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4 years ago

July 12, 2021

Australia has released new television commercials aimed at promoting the COVID-19 vaccine – but it hasn’t been welcomed by citizens

Australia’s Health Minister says a confronting coronavirus ad depicting a woman on the verge of death is deliberately hard to watch.

The 30-second clip of a woman who looks to be in her 20s or 30s gasping for air on a hospital bed, was filmed last year, but the federal government held off running it as no outbreak was deemed serious enough to warrant it.

The government has been forced to defend the ad reminiscent of the “Grim Reaper” HIV ads in the 1980s, after it prompted a backlash over claims it was too confronting.

“The Delta variant is proving to be very difficult to contain

A more temperate series of ads, depicting arms on ordinary Australians with the moniker “Arm Yourself”, began last week, but Health Minister Greg Hunt said the escalating situation in Sydney called for a more explicit response.

Younger Aussies still not eligible to get the jab

The age of the woman in the ad has sparked controversy, with most younger Australians still ineligible to receive their vaccine.

Currently over 10 people hospitalised in Sydney are under 35.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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19 hours ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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Trump eyes Middle East visit as Gaza ceasefire talks advance

Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.

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22 hours ago

October 9, 2025

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Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.

President Trump may visit the Middle East this weekend as Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff push for a Gaza ceasefire.

Recent Egypt talks and cooperation from Israel and Hamas raise hopes for a deal, with Turkey confirming progress.

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US government takes 10% equity in Trilogy Metals

U.S. takes direct 10% stake in Trilogy Metals to enhance supply chain security for AI, clean energy, and defense.

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22 hours ago

October 9, 2025

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U.S. takes direct 10% stake in Trilogy Metals to enhance supply chain security for AI, clean energy, and defense.

The U.S. government’s 10% stake in Trilogy Metals marks a shift from subsidies to direct ownership in strategic industries.

Experts say this approach aims to secure supply chains for AI, clean energy, and defense, reducing reliance on foreign sources for critical minerals and tech components.

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