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NSW Trials Facial Recognition App
Home quarantine part 2 – facial recognition decision widely criticised.


How Much More Dangerous is the Delta Variant?
Data show Delta causes twice as many hospitalisations.

Did Department Reject Afghan Interpreter’s Visa over his ALP Connections?
Visa rejected for Afghan interpreter linked to ALP candidate.


Vickery Mine Extension Approved
Approval seen as a ‘betrayal’ of duty of care ruling.

Covid-19 and America’s Border Obsession
The virus is rampant but borders remain closed to foreigners.

Ventilation the Missing Link for Slowing Covid
Mask focus overshadows need for better ventilation of public spaces.

Covid and Lock-Downs along Class Lines
Residents’ bags searched in Camperdown public housing lock-down.

Australia and India Hold Inaugural 2+2 Talks
Talks called for action against the Taliban and stronger defence cooperation.

ABC Rebuts Bizarre Attack from The Australian
The Australian claims ABC mentions News Corp 56 times a day.

China Cracks Down on ‘Sissy’ Celebrities
Beijing tries to reign in cultural standards.

New Revelations on Government’s Lethargic Approach to Pfizer Deal
Health department took over a month to meet with Pfizer.

What is Heterologous Vaccination?
Researchers investigate mixing vaccine schedules for Covid-19 boosters.

Climate Crisis on the Caribbean Island of Providencia
Providence Island still in ruins a year after hurricane.

Australia Passes Intrusive Surveillance Bill
Critics say lack of judicial oversight and broad wording are undemocratic.

How Facebook Fact-Checks Covid Misinformation
Elements of peer review in Facebook’s fact-checking.

New Data on ‘Long COVID’ in Children
Findings may support need for vaccinating adolescents.
