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Fronditha Care in consultation with families and representatives regarding lifting voluntary lockdown
Fronditha Care acknowledges the statement made today by the Prime Minister calling on aged care providers who have imposed visitation restrictions in their residential aged care facilities beyond government guidelines …
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Tracing app to watch our every move
The coronavirus crisis has taken a huge toll on the world’s economy, on the way we live, our humanity even. We want to go to work again, dine out, to …
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Fronditha Care backs its isolation measures despite Prime Minister’s comments
Fronditha Care has acknowledged statements made by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy regarding isolation measures. Mr Morrison and Professor Murphy spoke to the press following …
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Economic prospects after ‘once-in-a-century’ coronavirus crisis are gloomy – but it’s not all doom
COVID-19 may pose a threat to the physical health of humans but its threat to our economic lives may be just as devastating. The economic prognosis for Australia after the …
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Homeless support services under strain during coronavirus pandemic
There are estimated to be about 100,000 people who are homeless in Australia, and 15 to 20 per cent of them are sleeping rough. They are among the vulnerable during …
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Supporting first home buyers in regional Victoria
The Victorian Government is extending the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant for people buying or building a new home in regional Victoria for an extra 12 months, in another measure …
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Australia’s government says it is guided by ‘outstanding expert advice’ and though we are doing well, we should not be complacent
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the coronavirus deaths in Australia have been comparatively lower than those of other countries, but warned that we should not be complacent. “One …
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Gippsland’s beloved radio presenter has died at the age of 74
Expatriate George Andreou unexpectedly passed away at the age of 74, known to the general public for his long-term presence on the Gippsland airwaves. Mr Andreou passed away on 11 …
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222 economists ask Australia’s government not to sacrifice ‘public health’ for the sake of the economy
In recent weeks, a number of commentators have called for social distancing measures to be lifted or eased. A number of experts have perused over whether the number of lives …
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Pilots, pollies, passengers concerned as Virgin Australia enters voluntary administration
Virgin Australia, the second-largest carrier of Australia following Qantas, is burdened with a $5-billion dollar debt and has entered into voluntary administration with the appointment of accounting firm Deloitte to …