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Calls for Australia to send AstraZeneca vaccines to Indonesia

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There are calls for Australia to send AstraZeneca vaccines over to Indonesia, as the country to ensure the highly-effective vaccine brand does not go to waste

Australia has millions of AstraZeneca vaccines on hand, with millions stockpiled in storage awaiting to be used. But with the rare side effect of blood clotting linked to the jab, many Australians are opting to receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine instead.

Australian politician Josh Burns has called for 6 million doses of the vaccine to be shipped off and used within Indonesia, as the transcontinental country in Southeast Asia continues the rollout of the vaccine.

Mr Burns wrote to the Lowy Institute on Tuesday urging Australia’s Federal Government to not to leave the nation’s hefty stockpile of spare AstraZeneca jabs to sit in storage until they reach their expiry date, instead put them to use.

“Despite having a shortage of supply during the crucial winter months that led to extended lockdowns for major cities, Australia now has the reverse dilemma – a growing stockpile of over six million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines sitting in fridges and an ongoing production of one million doses a week,”

Mr Burns said.

Indonesia has already administered over 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine

Due to Indonesia being a nation made up of thousands of scattered islands, the rollout of the vaccine has been a challenge, with the country struggling to inoculate its population.

So far, Australia plans to deliver 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Indonesia, as part of the nation’s partnership with its close neighbour.

“These vaccine doses are the first instalment of Australia’s commitment to share 2.5 million AstraZeneca doses with Indonesia in 2021. They are an important component of Australia’s health response package for Indonesia, announced in July, adding to the 1000 ventilators, 700 oxygen concentrators and 20,000 rapid antigen tests already delivered.”

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At present, only 20 per cent of the Indonesian population has been fully vaccinated, with around 35 per cent having received at least one dose.

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Man arrested after 100 shots fired in Sydney

Lockdown lifted after 60-year-old man arrested for firing up to 100 shots in Sydney’s Inner West, injuring 16 people

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Lockdown lifted after 60-year-old man arrested for firing up to 100 shots in Sydney’s Inner West, injuring 16 people.

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– A 60-year-old man was arrested after a shooting incident in Croydon Park, Sydney.
– Approximately 100 shots were fired, injuring one seriously and 16 others requiring treatment.
Police have reported that a 60-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting incident in Sydney’s Inner West. Approximately 100 shots were fired indiscriminately at passing vehicles, resulting in one serious injury and 16 others requiring treatment.The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Croydon Park. Police responded with a significant presence, locking down the area and conducting a thorough investigation. The arrested man, who has yet to be charged, reportedly fired from a window of a unit.

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Officers found multiple firearms at the scene and confirmed that the man used a high-calibre rifle. Acting Assistant Commissioner Trent King described the situation as horrific and unprecedented in Sydney.

Police are currently investigating the motive behind the shooting and how the suspect obtained the firearms and ammunition. Following the incident, one man was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in serious condition, while others were treated for minor injuries.

Ongoing Investigations

The crime scene has been established as investigations continue. Roads in the vicinity remain closed, and motorists are advised to find alternative routes. Police have confirmed that no officers were injured during the operation.

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Trump sends Kushner and Witkoff to Egypt for hostage deal as Gaza crisis deepens

Trump sends Kushner and Witkoff to Egypt for urgent hostage negotiations amid escalating Gaza violence and fragile peace talks.

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Trump sends Kushner and Witkoff to Egypt for urgent hostage negotiations amid escalating Gaza violence and fragile peace talks.


President Trump has dispatched Jared Kushner and real estate magnate Steve Witkoff to Egypt in an urgent diplomatic effort to finalise a hostage release agreement. The move marks one of the most significant interventions since Trump’s re-emergence on the global stage, as violence continues to escalate in Gaza.

Both Hamas and Israel have cautiously endorsed the framework of Trump’s peace proposal, though sticking points remain over the terms of prisoner exchanges and territorial concessions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear that Israel will not agree to any conditions that undermine its national security or sovereignty.

On the ground, the humanitarian toll continues to rise, with mounting casualties in Gaza and widespread destruction. Civilians trapped in the conflict zones are pleading for relief and an end to the fighting as world powers scramble to broker a breakthrough.
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Trump and Netanyahu outline bold Middle East peace plan

Trump and Netanyahu unveil a Middle East peace plan; explore implications for hostages, ceasefire, and regional dynamics.

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Trump and Netanyahu unveil a Middle East peace plan; explore implications for hostages, ceasefire, and regional dynamics.


President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have unveiled a new plan to end the war in the Middle East. The announcement sets out an ambitious path that could reshape negotiations and redefine the region’s future.

In today’s episode, we explore what this plan means for hostages, the prospects for a ceasefire, and the risks of legitimising groups like Hamas. Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center joins us to break down the key messages and the global response.

Could this be a turning point, or just another failed attempt at peace? We look at the stakes for Jewish communities worldwide, the message it sends to other leaders in the region, and whether this moment rewards terrorism or sets a path for justice. Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker – https://www.youtube.com/@weareticker

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