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‘The Worst EV Policy In The World’: 25 Organisations Have Spoken Out Against the Victorian Government
Victoria’s controversial new electric vehicle tax has been slammed once again, this time by a coalition of 25 organisations with various interests in EV technology. The group — comprised of car manufacturers, infrastructure companies, industry groups and environmentalists — penned an open letter to the Victorian government published as a full-page advertisement in Thursday’s edition…
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There Are 3 Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Victoria, Should We Be Worried?
As we navigate a global human pandemic, avian influenza (or “bird flu”) has been detected in domestic poultry across Victoria. When scientists discuss avian influenza, we’re usually referring to the diverse subtypes of influenza that primarily infect birds. Avian influenza viruses are commonly found in healthy wild birds and can also cause illness and death…
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Rising Coronavirus Cases Among Victorian Health Workers Could Threaten our Pandemic Response
Over the past week, we’ve seen a spike in the number of COVID-19 infections among health-care workers in Victoria. This includes a doctor at Melbourne’s St Vincent’s Hospital, one staff member at Brunswick Private Hospital, nine staff members from the emergency department at Melbourne’s Northern Hospital, and two nurses at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Staff…
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Victoria Bans The Plastic Bag
Last night on The Project, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced that his state will be the second last in the country to ban lightweight, single-use plastic bags.