“Laws against stupidity” – Sydney goes into Lockdown

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4 years ago

June 25, 2021

Anthony Lucas

Australia’s most populated city has gone into lockdown

Sydney has entered another COVID-19 lockdown as more cases emerge linked to the known Bondi cluster.

22 new cases have been recorded today, with the total number of cases linked now at 65.

Three cases are causing great concern to health authorities.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a week-long lockdown for the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, and City of Sydney.

Anyone who lives in these areas will only be able to leave their home for essential reasons.

“The Scariest Period”

The Premier admitted this was ‘the scariest period’ for citizens and the state since the pandemic first began in March 2020.

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MORE VENUES OF CONCERN IN SYDNEY’S INNER WEST, EASTERN, NORTH SHORE, WESTERN AND SOUTH-WESTERN SUBURBS pic.twitter.com/Z4oqBhE3uy
— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) June 24, 2021

Guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus between overseas arrivals and airport drivers will now be upgraded to “clear orders”.

New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard says it is “hard to make laws against stupidity”

The Sydney outbreak began because an unvaccinated limousine driver caught the Delta variant from air crew.

The health minister noted that all drivers were able to get a vaccine at a vaccination hub at the airport.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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17 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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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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2 days 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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