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Tens of thousands continue to protest in Melbourne against proposed pandemic bill

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Melbourne was once crowned as the world’s most liveable city, but after 262 days in lockdown, it seems to be losing its hype

Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Melbourne to protest against the Victorian government’s proposed pandemic bill, which is set to be pushed through parliament this week.

The legislation has already passed through the lower house, however the opposition is now proposing 18 new amendments be made.

Those alterations include limiting the extensions of pandemic declarations to one month as well as requiring advice from the Chief Health Officer to be tabled in parliament and adding a right to appeal to VCAT for any person that is impacted by a pandemic order.

Should the bill pass, it will give Premier Daniel Andrews and Health Minister Martin Foley unprecedented powers when it comes to a pandemic

In other words, the bill will give the Premier and Health Minister the power to declare a pandemic and issue public health orders rather than the chief health officer.

Opposition leader Matthew Guy says the plan for the city of Melbourne and the state of Victoria should be on recovery – “not plans for more lockdowns.”

Video published to social media shows protesters displaying an inflatable icon of Daniel Andrews on a makeshift gallows.

Political leaders have since condemned the footage, believed to be filmed last night. Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese slammed the violent images on display, saying violence has “no place” in democracy.

“Peaceful protest is a fundamental right in our democracy,” Mr Albanese said.

Protests are set to continue throughout the week

The protests, which coincided with the vaccination mandate being made official in Victoria for all construction workers, saw children holding signs that read “Sack Dan Andrews” and speeches from controversial figures including MP Craig Kelly.

Meanwhile the state of Victoria is set to see new freedoms at the end of the week, with the state on track to reach its 90 percent vaccination target.

Anthony Lucas is reporter, presenter and social media producer with ticker News. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Professional Communication, with a major in Journalism from RMIT University as well as a Diploma of Arts and Entertainment journalism from Collarts. He’s previously worked for 9 News, ONE FM Radio and Southern Cross Austerio’s Hit Radio Network. 

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Google’s take on AI search to shake market direction

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Search Generative Experience (SGE), is the latest innovation from Google Labs

This cutting-edge feature, recently announced by Google, is set to transform search results for a select subset of queries and a small portion of U.S. search traffic.

With SGE, instead of the traditional top-10 results, users may encounter AI-generated responses prominently displayed at the top of the page.

This shift has significant implications, as it pushes both ads and organic results further down the page. Stay tuned for updates on this groundbreaking development in search technology.

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The battery set to change Electric Vehicles and Tesla’s market share

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The world’s biggest battery maker announced this week they’re working with Tesla to making cheaper batteries.

Recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market raise essential questions about its trajectory.

Cost cuts by the world’s largest battery maker could impact EV prices, potentially boosting their competitiveness. Meanwhile, advancements in mileage, power, and charging times are driving increased adoption.

However, considerations about downsides like battery disposal and resource extraction are pertinent. Nonetheless, the broader implications for climate change efforts and the automotive industry underscore the transformative potential of EVs in creating a more sustainable future.

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What to expect from the Apple developers conference

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Apple has announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be held from June 10.

The event, which is pivotal for developers and Apple enthusiasts alike, will take place online for the second consecutive year due to the ongoing global pandemic.

WWDC serves as a platform for Apple to unveil its latest software updates across its various products, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. #ticker today #featured

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