In-the-News: Australia

from Emma L.

Covid: New Zealand unveils phased border reopening plan

New Zealand is opening its boarders after being shut for almost two years. So, vaccinated Australians can go home without a state mandated hotel quarantine now. They only need to isolate themselves at their house for 10 days. Compared to the rest of the world, the cases and deaths in New Zealand have not been as high. The closed boarders have been good for people in the country, but for others not in New Zealand wanting to go home, it is very difficult to get back in. Many people have had to miss weddings, funerals, etc. because of not being able to get in. So, the boarders being more open is something many people are excited about.

Andrew Forrest: Australian billionaire launches criminal case against Facebook

Andrew Forrest claims that the company did not prevent scam ads and he says that Facebook broke Australian anti-money laundering laws. He also stated that Facebook has been “criminally reckless”, and he worries about the scams using his face to promote false things to make money.

Australian floods cut off outback towns and major supply routes

There has been major flooding in South Australia, and it is interfering with important supply chains. This is causing outback communities to be cut off from important supplies. The military has now been asked to come in and get food and other important supplies to these communities.

HMS Endeavour: Row erupts over location of Cook's coal ship

Australian experts say that the HMS Endeavour has been found off the shore of Rhonde Island, US. US experts say that it is not for sure yet. The ship originally landed in Australia in 1770, it sailed for a few years, then was headed for Plymouth, England. It was said to have sunk in 1778, but no one knew for sure. Now, Australian experts believe they have found it.

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Australia - BBC News Links to an external site.

Covid: New Zealand unveils phased border reopening plan - BBC News Links to an external site.

Andrew Forrest: Australian billionaire launches criminal case against Links to an external site. Facebook - BBC News Links to an external site.

Australian floods cut off outback towns and major supply routes - BBC Links to an external site. News Links to an external site.

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