The Victorian government launched its QR (quick response) code check-in system on Monday following weeks of criticism that an absence of the contact tracing tool was putting Victorians at risk. And on the first day of its rollout Victorians are already citing issues, with Melbourne resident Lachlan Thomas unable to register after multiple attempts. “It’s… Read More »
The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership aims to help countries in the region transition from using fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy, in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change. The partnership aims to support sustainable energy transition in Southeast Asia while helping to create socio-economic opportunities. It will initially focus on Indonesia,… Read More »
Health authorities have issued an urgent plea for Adelaide residents to get tested after it was revealed an infected man breached quarantine. The man in his 30s visited the Intensive English Language Institute at Flinders University Sturt Campus, with South Australia’s chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier saying it was “critical” people responded to the… Read More »
Melburnians are being warned to check the water quality of beaches before they swim this summer with La Nina potentially exposing swimmers to health risks more often. Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority has warned La Nina could create more stormy days over summer, meaning the water quality in Port Phillip Bay could be compromised. The usually… Read More »