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Australia news live update: nation records at least 74 Covid deaths; Invasion Day rallies begin; lockdown call for NT remote communities Australia news live update: nation records at least 74 Covid deaths; Invasion Day rallies begin; lockdown call for NT remote communities
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Here are the latest Covid-19 numbers from around Australia today, as the country records at least 74 deaths from the virus:Here are the latest Covid-19 numbers from around Australia today, as the country records at least 74 deaths from the virus:
VictoriaVictoria
Deaths: 35Deaths: 35
Cases: 13,507Cases: 13,507
Hospitalisations: 1,089 (with 113 in ICU)Hospitalisations: 1,089 (with 113 in ICU)
NSWNSW
Deaths: 29Deaths: 29
Cases: 21,030Cases: 21,030
Hospitalisations: 2,794 (with 175 in ICU)Hospitalisations: 2,794 (with 175 in ICU)
QueenslandQueensland
Deaths: 9Deaths: 9
Cases: 13,551Cases: 13,551
Hospitalisations: 889 (with 47 in ICU)Hospitalisations: 889 (with 47 in ICU)
TasmaniaTasmania
Deaths: 1Deaths: 1
Cases: 712Cases: 712
Hospitalisations: 28 (with 2 in ICU)Hospitalisations: 28 (with 2 in ICU)
ACTACT
Deaths: 0Deaths: 0
Cases: 896Cases: 896
Hospitalisations: 67 (with 5 in ICU)Hospitalisations: 67 (with 5 in ICU)
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Hema Henry has been working as a registered nurse in western NSW for five years and today became an Australian citizen.
“I wanted to experience life in regional Australia. I really love it, I love the quietness and the people are very welcoming, friendly and open,” Henry said.
Henry participated in a cultural smoking ceremony led by Wiradjuri elder Ralph Naden, which is the first time the ceremony has been part of Australia Day celebrations in Gilgandra.
Kylie Louie, a Wiradjuri woman who won a sports achievement award at the ceremony for her contribution to the local Pink Panthers club, said it was her first time ever participating in an Indigenous smoking ceremony.
“It cleansed the mind and I could feel it straight away,” Louie said. “I’ll always remember who I am and where I come from and recognise my culture which I love.”
In case you missed it, here are the official Covid-19 numbers for Queensland today.In case you missed it, here are the official Covid-19 numbers for Queensland today.
The Brisbane Lion’s AFL team have come out in support of changing the date of Australia day with posts across social media reading “Jan 26: Not a day to celebrate”. The Brisbane Lions AFL team has come out in support of changing the date of Australia Day, with posts across social media reading: “Jan 26: Not a day to celebrate”.
People have been asked to avoid a popular swimming spot in northern Tasmania as the search for a missing woman enters a second day, reports AAP. People have been asked to avoid a popular swimming spot in northern Tasmania as the search for a missing woman enters a second day, AAP reports.
The woman, aged in her 20s, who was swimming with friends and family at Cataract Gorge in Launceston, was reported missing around 1pm on Tuesday.The woman, aged in her 20s, who was swimming with friends and family at Cataract Gorge in Launceston, was reported missing around 1pm on Tuesday.
Police divers, members of Surf Life Saving Australia and other community organisations continued search efforts on Wednesday morning.Police divers, members of Surf Life Saving Australia and other community organisations continued search efforts on Wednesday morning.
The woman was last seen swimming in an area of the gorge known as First Basin, which is 20m deep. The woman was last seen swimming in an area of the gorge known as First Basin, which is 20 metres deep.
Parts of the basin will be closed for periods of the day due to the search.Parts of the basin will be closed for periods of the day due to the search.
“People are asked to avoid the area while the search is underway,” Tasmania Police said in a statement.“People are asked to avoid the area while the search is underway,” Tasmania Police said in a statement.
More than 30 people, including SES volunteers, were involved in the search on Tuesday.More than 30 people, including SES volunteers, were involved in the search on Tuesday.
The crowds are now on the move at Sydney’s invasion day protest, marching down Elizabeth St. The crowds are now on the move at Sydney’s Invasion Day protest, marching down Elizabeth Street.
Guardian Australia’s Blake Sharp-Wiggins is there, bring us all the updates.Guardian Australia’s Blake Sharp-Wiggins is there, bring us all the updates.
Australians could be warming to the idea of changing the date of Australia Day to recognise Indigenous peoples, or keeping 26 January but establishing a separate day for that purpose, according to the Guardian Essential poll.Australians could be warming to the idea of changing the date of Australia Day to recognise Indigenous peoples, or keeping 26 January but establishing a separate day for that purpose, according to the Guardian Essential poll.
The latest survey of 1,028 voters finds 57% of respondents would either support changing the day or keeping the traditional date with another day to better acknowledge and respect the continuous occupation of First Nations people – which is a four-point shift from attitudes in 2021.The latest survey of 1,028 voters finds 57% of respondents would either support changing the day or keeping the traditional date with another day to better acknowledge and respect the continuous occupation of First Nations people – which is a four-point shift from attitudes in 2021.
Australia Day is controversial because 26 January marks the day the first fleet arrived in Sydney cove in 1788 – beginning the process of Indigenous dispossession.Australia Day is controversial because 26 January marks the day the first fleet arrived in Sydney cove in 1788 – beginning the process of Indigenous dispossession.
As well as evolving community attitudes about the date, the latest Guardian Essential poll suggests a shift in mindset about the current lived reality for Indigenous Australians.As well as evolving community attitudes about the date, the latest Guardian Essential poll suggests a shift in mindset about the current lived reality for Indigenous Australians.
You can read the full report below:You can read the full report below:
The ACT has recorded 896 new Covid cases.The ACT has recorded 896 new Covid cases.