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Australia live news updates: Novak Djokovic back in hotel detention after minister argues he is a ‘talisman’ for anti-vaccination sentiment Australia live news updates: Novak Djokovic back in hotel detention after minister argues he is a ‘talisman’ for anti-vaccination sentiment
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Novak Djokovic is reportedly back in detention at Carlton’s Park Hotel.Novak Djokovic is reportedly back in detention at Carlton’s Park Hotel.
Nine newspapers reported a silver four-wheel drive and a white van departed the Melbourne CBD offices of Djokovic’s lawyers under police watch.Nine newspapers reported a silver four-wheel drive and a white van departed the Melbourne CBD offices of Djokovic’s lawyers under police watch.
Victoria police officers closed off a section of Flinders Lane about 2.45pm before the two vehicles exited the building in front of a pack of photographers and journalists.Victoria police officers closed off a section of Flinders Lane about 2.45pm before the two vehicles exited the building in front of a pack of photographers and journalists.
A man speaking on his mobile and covering his face with a cap could be spotted in the back seat of the four-wheel-drive which drove off towards William Street.A man speaking on his mobile and covering his face with a cap could be spotted in the back seat of the four-wheel-drive which drove off towards William Street.
via AAP Western Australia has recorded two new local Covid-19 cases and seven travel-related cases.
Millions of baby red crabs have scurried ashore on Christmas Island, with locals using leaf blowers to save the heaving mass from the traffic. Both of the local cases are linked to previously reported cases. One is believed to have been infectious in the community and exposure sites are being identified.
The bumper breeding season is more good news for the island’s most famous residents and will further swell a population that has exploded in recent years. In case you missed it earlier today, this is an interesting read by my colleague Calla Wahlquist who interviewed people who have rethought their approach to work as a result of the pandemic:
Of late, scientist Tanya Detto has spent about five hours a day with a blower strapped to her back, airbrushing baby crabs off the road as people head to work or the shops. Christmas Island residents are using leaf blowers to help keep millions of baby red crabs safe from road traffic during the annual migration. AAP reports:
Some locals even break out their own blowers and give her a hand with the hot, exhausting task.
It’s a bit like trying to part the Red Sea, Dr Detto says.
“They are very light and they just fly for a bit. They aren’t injured and when they land they just keep walking.
“But they move so fast that by the time you’ve blown one little section, the ones coming along behind have already filled the gap, so you have to stay just in front of the cars.”
In addition to her traffic management duties, Dr Detto is in charge of trying to work out how many red crabs now call Christmas Island home.
It is no easy task given millions are added to the mix in good years - and there have been plenty of those recently.
She estimates the population has exploded from about 40 to 50 million in 2015 to about 190 million, based on surveys she carried out late last year.
Indigenous vaccination rates are falling behind because of poor government planning, researchers say. AAP reports:Indigenous vaccination rates are falling behind because of poor government planning, researchers say. AAP reports:
Two men are dead following separate stabbings in NSW, AAP reports:Two men are dead following separate stabbings in NSW, AAP reports:
Refugee protesters are still picketing the Park Hotel in Carlton, drawing the comparison with Novak Djokovic’s handful of days in immigration with the plight of refugees held there, some of whom have been held by Australia, in offshore and onshore detention, for nine years.Refugee protesters are still picketing the Park Hotel in Carlton, drawing the comparison with Novak Djokovic’s handful of days in immigration with the plight of refugees held there, some of whom have been held by Australia, in offshore and onshore detention, for nine years.
Novak Djokovic is reportedly back in detention at Carlton’s Park Hotel.Novak Djokovic is reportedly back in detention at Carlton’s Park Hotel.
Nine newspapers reported a silver four-wheel drive and a white van departed the Melbourne CBD offices of Djokovic’s lawyers under police watch.Nine newspapers reported a silver four-wheel drive and a white van departed the Melbourne CBD offices of Djokovic’s lawyers under police watch.
Victoria police officers closed off a section of Flinders Lane about 2.45pm before the two vehicles exited the building in front of a pack of photographers and journalists.Victoria police officers closed off a section of Flinders Lane about 2.45pm before the two vehicles exited the building in front of a pack of photographers and journalists.
A man speaking on his mobile and covering his face with a cap could be spotted in the back seat of the four-wheel-drive which drove off towards William Street.A man speaking on his mobile and covering his face with a cap could be spotted in the back seat of the four-wheel-drive which drove off towards William Street.
Terribly sad news from one of the most prominent expert voices throughout the pandemic.Terribly sad news from one of the most prominent expert voices throughout the pandemic.
Mary-Louise McLaws is a professor of epidemiology at the University of NSW and a World Health Organization Covid-19 adviser.Mary-Louise McLaws is a professor of epidemiology at the University of NSW and a World Health Organization Covid-19 adviser.
More than 1,000 people have taken to the streets of Sydney’s CBD as part of an anti-vaccination rally.More than 1,000 people have taken to the streets of Sydney’s CBD as part of an anti-vaccination rally.
The ABC reported the peaceful demonstration caused traffic disruption as protesters made their way through the city to Hyde Park, some carrying Serbian flags, in a reference to the treatment of the world No 1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic. Others chanted slogans against children receiving Covid-19 vaccinations.The ABC reported the peaceful demonstration caused traffic disruption as protesters made their way through the city to Hyde Park, some carrying Serbian flags, in a reference to the treatment of the world No 1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic. Others chanted slogans against children receiving Covid-19 vaccinations.
A large-scale search is continuing for a nine-year-old girl who has been missing in the New South Wales Blue Mountains since Thursday, AAP reports.A large-scale search is continuing for a nine-year-old girl who has been missing in the New South Wales Blue Mountains since Thursday, AAP reports.
Police were alerted to Charlise Mutten’s absence on Friday morning.Police were alerted to Charlise Mutten’s absence on Friday morning.
They say she was last seen by her parents at a property at Mount Wilson, 60km north-west of Richmond.They say she was last seen by her parents at a property at Mount Wilson, 60km north-west of Richmond.
More than a hundred police and emergency personnel are involved in the search.More than a hundred police and emergency personnel are involved in the search.
My colleague Ben Doherty’s story about this morning’s developments in the Novak Djokovic case is now live.My colleague Ben Doherty’s story about this morning’s developments in the Novak Djokovic case is now live.
Djokovic faces a federal court hearing Sunday morning, Australia time, which will determine whether the immigration minister, Alex Hawke, minister acted unreasonably in rescinding his visa.Djokovic faces a federal court hearing Sunday morning, Australia time, which will determine whether the immigration minister, Alex Hawke, minister acted unreasonably in rescinding his visa.
Documents filed in the court reveal the minister’s reasons sent to Djokovic as justification for cancelling his visa.Documents filed in the court reveal the minister’s reasons sent to Djokovic as justification for cancelling his visa.
Hawke said he accepted Djokovic’s recent Covid-19 infection meant he was a “negligible risk to those around him”, but that he was “perceived by some as a talisman of a community of anti-vaccine sentiment”.Hawke said he accepted Djokovic’s recent Covid-19 infection meant he was a “negligible risk to those around him”, but that he was “perceived by some as a talisman of a community of anti-vaccine sentiment”.
You can read the full story here:You can read the full story here:
The Northern Territory has recorded its second death of the pandemic, a 40-year-old woman from the Bagot Aboriginal community in Darwin.The Northern Territory has recorded its second death of the pandemic, a 40-year-old woman from the Bagot Aboriginal community in Darwin.
The NT’s deputy chief minister, Nicole Manison, said the woman was fully vaccinated and had underlying health issues.The NT’s deputy chief minister, Nicole Manison, said the woman was fully vaccinated and had underlying health issues.
The territory recorded 412 new cases and there are 32 people in hospital, none in intensive care.The territory recorded 412 new cases and there are 32 people in hospital, none in intensive care.
And with that, I’m off! Lisa Cox is going to see you through the afternoon – come what may.And with that, I’m off! Lisa Cox is going to see you through the afternoon – come what may.