Australia's bushfires have released unprecedented amount of carbon dioxide
Australia is currently experiencing a large number of bushfires all over the country and according to meteorologists, the fires have released 400 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This is larger than the combined carbon emissions of the 116 lowest emitting countries. The fires are currently showing no sign of stopping.
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An Air India Express plane crashed in the South Indian state of Kerala after skidding off the runway and breaking into two while landing at Kozhikode Calicut International Airport. At least 18 people died in the crash, including both pilots, with up to 30 others receiving treatment for serious injuries, according to CV Anand, Central Industrial Security Force's Inspector General
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Australia to isolate 6.6 million people
Australia to isolate 6.6 million people
Australia will isolate 6.6 million people in the state of Victoria from the rest of the nation at 11.59 p.m. on Tuesday, as authorities take drastic action to control a coronavirus outbreak in the city of Melbourne. The border between Victoria and New South Wales (NSW), Australia's two most-populous states will be closed for the first time since the pandemic began, Victorian State Premier Daniel Andrews announced Monday
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Melbourne’s quarantine hotel scandal linked to coronavirus outbreak
According to the latest reports, Australian officials have launched a judicial inquiry amid allegations a fresh coronavirus outbreak in the state of Victoria was sparked by Stamford Plaza workers reportedly having sex with people under lockdown. Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews announced Thursday that the state government would provide $3 million to support the inquiry. He has previously linked cases to "an infection control breach in the hotel quarantine program."
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Australians angry over new National Logo
Australians angry over new National Logo
Australia just launched a new design, inspired by the country's national flower and the logo will now be used by businesses and government, alongside the kangaroo. The new wattle logo has not been well received. NSW MP Mark Coure took to Twitter to slam the new design. "I can't believe they have changed the Australian made logo to look like this, it looks like a virus," Coure said on Twitter
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