Australia news live updates: 14 more Covid deaths; evacuation orders for parts of northern NSW; budget to address cost of living

Australia news live updates: 14 more Covid deaths; evacuation orders for parts of northern NSW; budget to address cost of living

NSW paramedics are taking industrial action in a bid to force meetings with the government to secure pay rises and more staff, Jack Gramenz from AAP reports. Members of the Australia Paramedics Association will throughout Tuesday refuse to transfer stations from the one where they start their shift to fill roster gaps, as well as … Read more

Australia politics news live updates: calls for next budget to address climate crisis; at least 22 Covid deaths recorded

Australia politics news live updates: calls for next budget to address climate crisis; at least 22 Covid deaths recorded

12.57am GMT 00:57 New guidelines here – hopefully will help families see their loved ones: Australian Government Department of Health (@healthgovau) [NEWS] New visitation guidelines for aged care residents. Senior Australians in residential aged care will have greater access to visitors and reduced lockdowns under new visitation guidelines response to the pandemic. Read more at: … Read more

Australia live news updates: CMO says ‘we are past’ Omicron peak; 72 Covid deaths in Vic and NSW; Christian school drops anti LGBT+ contract

Australia live news updates: CMO says ‘we are past’ Omicron peak; 72 Covid deaths in Vic and NSW; Christian school drops anti LGBT+ contract

I am angry because I have spoken to the families of aged care residents who have had enough. Richard Colbeck must resign today. If Richard Colbeck does not resign today the prime minister should sack him. He is simply incapable of fulfilling the task of looking after the interests of old, vulnerable Australians. What we … Read more