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Wednesday: Expert alarmed by photos showing what’s happening inside Melbourne towers. Plus, the plan to create the first universally recognised list of species on EarthWednesday: Expert alarmed by photos showing what’s happening inside Melbourne towers. Plus, the plan to create the first universally recognised list of species on Earth
Good morning, this is Emilie Gramenz bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Wednesday 8 July.Good morning, this is Emilie Gramenz bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Wednesday 8 July.
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An infectious diseases doctor and former adviser to the World Health Organization fears there will be a repeat of the infection cluster that emerged from a Melbourne quarantine hotel at public housing towers in lockdown in North Melbourne and Flemington. Prof Peter Collignon said he was alarmed by photos from inside the towers that showed bags of groceries being left next to rubbish bins, and medical waste left in thoroughfares. Metropolitan Melbourne goes into stage-three lockdown for six weeks from midnight tonight. Here’s what you need to know about the new restrictions.An infectious diseases doctor and former adviser to the World Health Organization fears there will be a repeat of the infection cluster that emerged from a Melbourne quarantine hotel at public housing towers in lockdown in North Melbourne and Flemington. Prof Peter Collignon said he was alarmed by photos from inside the towers that showed bags of groceries being left next to rubbish bins, and medical waste left in thoroughfares. Metropolitan Melbourne goes into stage-three lockdown for six weeks from midnight tonight. Here’s what you need to know about the new restrictions.
Brazil’s president has announced live on television that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Jair Bolsonaro, 65, has repeatedly trivialised the pandemic and flouted social distancing, even as Brazil became the second-worst-hit country after the US, with more than 65,000 deaths and 1.6m confirmed cases. In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration has made formal its stated intention to pull out of the World Health Organization. Anthony Fauci says the US is still “knee deep” in the first wave, with cases surging in the vast majority of states. The number of infections in South Africa has passed 200,000. Israel’s top public health official has quit in protest at the government’s handling of the pandemic, as authorities imposed new measures to combat a rise in cases. And at least four pubs in England that reopened their doors for the first time on Saturday have been forced to close again after customers or staff tested positive for Covid-19.Brazil’s president has announced live on television that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Jair Bolsonaro, 65, has repeatedly trivialised the pandemic and flouted social distancing, even as Brazil became the second-worst-hit country after the US, with more than 65,000 deaths and 1.6m confirmed cases. In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration has made formal its stated intention to pull out of the World Health Organization. Anthony Fauci says the US is still “knee deep” in the first wave, with cases surging in the vast majority of states. The number of infections in South Africa has passed 200,000. Israel’s top public health official has quit in protest at the government’s handling of the pandemic, as authorities imposed new measures to combat a rise in cases. And at least four pubs in England that reopened their doors for the first time on Saturday have been forced to close again after customers or staff tested positive for Covid-19.
Since the Paris agreement was signed, Australia’s big four banks have financed new fossil fuel projects that would cancel out the national emissions reduction target 21 times over, according to analysis by the activist investor group Market Forces. The analysis, released on Wednesday, shows the banks have loaned $7bn to 33 new or expansionary fossil fuel projects between 2016 and 2019. Market Forces is concerned that, despite each bank making public its climate commitments and investment policies, the sector still loans almost three times as much to finance fossil fuel projects compared with renewables.Since the Paris agreement was signed, Australia’s big four banks have financed new fossil fuel projects that would cancel out the national emissions reduction target 21 times over, according to analysis by the activist investor group Market Forces. The analysis, released on Wednesday, shows the banks have loaned $7bn to 33 new or expansionary fossil fuel projects between 2016 and 2019. Market Forces is concerned that, despite each bank making public its climate commitments and investment policies, the sector still loans almost three times as much to finance fossil fuel projects compared with renewables.
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The Australian Banking Association says it will give some borrowers an additional four months’ pause on repayments. But banks want people who can afford to start making repayments to do so when the current deferment period runs out in September.The Australian Banking Association says it will give some borrowers an additional four months’ pause on repayments. But banks want people who can afford to start making repayments to do so when the current deferment period runs out in September.
Crossbench senators are pushing for a parliamentary inquiry into the treatment of the lawyer Bernard Collaery and Witness K. Labor has pressed the attorney general to explain his decision to approve the prosecution and enforce secrecy in the case.Crossbench senators are pushing for a parliamentary inquiry into the treatment of the lawyer Bernard Collaery and Witness K. Labor has pressed the attorney general to explain his decision to approve the prosecution and enforce secrecy in the case.
Stuart Robert has revealed that the federal government has collected debts based on income-averaging for “20 to 30 years” but suggested it is unable to refund them because it doesn’t know who they were all paid by.Stuart Robert has revealed that the federal government has collected debts based on income-averaging for “20 to 30 years” but suggested it is unable to refund them because it doesn’t know who they were all paid by.
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Deutsche Bank has admitted it made a “critical mistake” taking on the registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a client. The bank agreed to pay a $150m fine to settle New York charges over its dealings with the late disgraced financier and two other banks.Deutsche Bank has admitted it made a “critical mistake” taking on the registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a client. The bank agreed to pay a $150m fine to settle New York charges over its dealings with the late disgraced financier and two other banks.
A plan to create the first universally recognised list of species on Earth has prompted hopes of an end to centuries of disagreement and confusion. Researchers hope a single recognised list will improve global efforts to tackle biodiversity loss, the trade in endangered wildlife, biosecurity and conservation.A plan to create the first universally recognised list of species on Earth has prompted hopes of an end to centuries of disagreement and confusion. Researchers hope a single recognised list will improve global efforts to tackle biodiversity loss, the trade in endangered wildlife, biosecurity and conservation.
The FBI director has said Chinese agents have been pursuing hundreds of Chinese nationals living in the US in an effort to force their return. Chris Way said it’s part of a global campaign against the country’s diaspora, known as Operation Fox Hunt.The FBI director has said Chinese agents have been pursuing hundreds of Chinese nationals living in the US in an effort to force their return. Chris Way said it’s part of a global campaign against the country’s diaspora, known as Operation Fox Hunt.
Donald Trump’s niece writes that his behaviour was shaped by his “sociopath” father in her bombshell book. Mary Trump is appealing an attempt to block the book’s publication.Donald Trump’s niece writes that his behaviour was shaped by his “sociopath” father in her bombshell book. Mary Trump is appealing an attempt to block the book’s publication.
Johnny Depp has admitted excessive drinking, drug-taking and trashing hotel rooms but denied accusations by his former wife Amber Heard that he had been violent towards her. He gave evidence in London as part of a libel battle against the Sun newspaper, which has accused him of being a “wife-beater”.Johnny Depp has admitted excessive drinking, drug-taking and trashing hotel rooms but denied accusations by his former wife Amber Heard that he had been violent towards her. He gave evidence in London as part of a libel battle against the Sun newspaper, which has accused him of being a “wife-beater”.
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Did you struggle to make it this far through this newsletter without getting distracted? You may be suffering from “21st-century syndrome”. Jenny Valentish writes that some experts consider the onslaught of social media, gaming and pornography as part of the “supernormal stimuli” our brains aren’t evolved enough to handle. But distraction can just be a pain avoidance mechanism – and there are ways to combat it.Did you struggle to make it this far through this newsletter without getting distracted? You may be suffering from “21st-century syndrome”. Jenny Valentish writes that some experts consider the onslaught of social media, gaming and pornography as part of the “supernormal stimuli” our brains aren’t evolved enough to handle. But distraction can just be a pain avoidance mechanism – and there are ways to combat it.
White Ribbon Australia’s new executive director says men’s violence against women is a systemic crisis. After taking over the leadership role at the organisation that became famous for problematic ambassadors and financial ruin, Brad Chilcott writes: “We need to take ownership of the ways we create the environment that allows men to believe they are entitled to a greater share of power in society and relationships – and often exercise that power to harm others.”White Ribbon Australia’s new executive director says men’s violence against women is a systemic crisis. After taking over the leadership role at the organisation that became famous for problematic ambassadors and financial ruin, Brad Chilcott writes: “We need to take ownership of the ways we create the environment that allows men to believe they are entitled to a greater share of power in society and relationships – and often exercise that power to harm others.”
The Australian director Natalie Erika James explores Alzheimer’s disease in her psychological horror film Relic. The film debuted to critical acclaim at Sundance in January and arrives on Stan this week. The first-time director speaks with Debbie Zhou about her debut, her grandmother and portraying “what is unseen”.The Australian director Natalie Erika James explores Alzheimer’s disease in her psychological horror film Relic. The film debuted to critical acclaim at Sundance in January and arrives on Stan this week. The first-time director speaks with Debbie Zhou about her debut, her grandmother and portraying “what is unseen”.
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Full Story examines how Melbourne ended up under a second Covid-19 lockdown. For weeks now the Victorian government has been desperately trying to get the coronavirus outbreak under control. It locked down postcodes, public housing towers and, finally, Melbourne itself. In this episode of Guardian Australia’s news podcast, Melbourne bureau chief Melissa Davey explains how it all unfolded.Full Story examines how Melbourne ended up under a second Covid-19 lockdown. For weeks now the Victorian government has been desperately trying to get the coronavirus outbreak under control. It locked down postcodes, public housing towers and, finally, Melbourne itself. In this episode of Guardian Australia’s news podcast, Melbourne bureau chief Melissa Davey explains how it all unfolded.
Full Story is Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast. Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcasting app.Full Story is Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast. Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcasting app.
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Rafael Nadal is highly unlikely to defend his US Open title when the rescheduled grand slam tournament begins on 31 August. Nadal confirmed on Tuesday that he will play in the Madrid Masters, which starts on 13 September, the day after the final in New York.Rafael Nadal is highly unlikely to defend his US Open title when the rescheduled grand slam tournament begins on 31 August. Nadal confirmed on Tuesday that he will play in the Madrid Masters, which starts on 13 September, the day after the final in New York.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced plans to mandate black, Asian and minority ethnic inclusion at boardroom level across the game. Only 4% of those in governance roles within cricket are black or Asian.The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced plans to mandate black, Asian and minority ethnic inclusion at boardroom level across the game. Only 4% of those in governance roles within cricket are black or Asian.
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The Australian Financial Review reports that early withdrawals of superannuation have hit Treasury’s initial forecast of $27bn, with three months still left to claim. China is leading the Covid-19 vaccine race “at wartime speed”, according to the Age. The Northern Territory’s tourism industry took a $40m hit in March, the NT News reports. And in the Advertiser, the first shield made by the Kaurna people – dating back to the time of early contact with Europeans – will be kept in South Australia after it was bought from a private collection.The Australian Financial Review reports that early withdrawals of superannuation have hit Treasury’s initial forecast of $27bn, with three months still left to claim. China is leading the Covid-19 vaccine race “at wartime speed”, according to the Age. The Northern Territory’s tourism industry took a $40m hit in March, the NT News reports. And in the Advertiser, the first shield made by the Kaurna people – dating back to the time of early contact with Europeans – will be kept in South Australia after it was bought from a private collection.
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The ABC’s managing director, David Anderson, will address the National Press Club to outline the broadcaster’s five-year plan.The ABC’s managing director, David Anderson, will address the National Press Club to outline the broadcaster’s five-year plan.
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