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Australia news live update: at least 93 Covid deaths on nation’s deadliest day; Pfizer boosters approved for teenagers; PM responds to Grace Tame photo Australia news live update: at least 93 Covid deaths on nation’s deadliest day; PM responds to Grace Tame photo; Russia’s ambassador hits back at Dutton
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There have been 93 deaths of people with Covid-19 reported so far today.There have been 93 deaths of people with Covid-19 reported so far today.
NSW has reported 35 deaths in people with Covid-19 overnight, 2,737 people in hospital and 13,333 new cases.NSW has reported 35 deaths in people with Covid-19 overnight, 2,737 people in hospital and 13,333 new cases.
Victoria has reported 39 deaths in people with Covid-19 overnight, 988 people in hospital and 12,755 new cases.Victoria has reported 39 deaths in people with Covid-19 overnight, 988 people in hospital and 12,755 new cases.
Queensland has reported 18 deaths, 12 of those in aged care. There were 9,974 new cases reported and 818 people in hospital, with 54 in ICU.Queensland has reported 18 deaths, 12 of those in aged care. There were 9,974 new cases reported and 818 people in hospital, with 54 in ICU.
ACT has reported one death in people with Covid-19 overnight, 66 people in hospital with five in ICU and 734 new cases.ACT has reported one death in people with Covid-19 overnight, 66 people in hospital with five in ICU and 734 new cases.
Tasmania has reported 584 new cases of Covid-19 overnight, with 19 people in hospital.Tasmania has reported 584 new cases of Covid-19 overnight, with 19 people in hospital.
The NT has reported 940 new cases of Covid-19 overnight, with yesterday’s case numbers revised from 626 to 747.
We will update this post as the numbers come in from other states and territories.We will update this post as the numbers come in from other states and territories.
Russia’s ambassador to Australia, Alexey Pavlovsky, is holding a press conference in Canberra amid growing concerns about Russia’s troop buildup near the border with Ukraine. Morrison is absolutely shamelessly milking the votes of reptiles here who – let’s be real – are already committed to the Animal Justice Party.
He begins by saying many media have requested comment on the situation in eastern Europe: Back in the NT, and a third vaccination will become mandatory for workers in public facing roles.
High risk workers must receive their first dose by 11 March, and the remainder of public facing workers will need to receive their booster by 22 April.
Chief minister Michael Gunner says it was known Omicron would spread “quickly and aggressively:
Pavlovsky says the buildup of more than 100,000 troops near the border with Ukraine is not a sign of aggression:
Reporter:
Pavlovsky:
He turns to telling reporters how to write: “You can not say there is Russian aggression.”
He then pivots to criticising Australia for its “lies” to invade Iraq in 2003.
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Russia’s ambassador to Australia, Alexey Pavlovsky, is holding a press conference in Canberra amid growing concerns about Russia’s troops building-up near the border with Ukraine.
Pavlovsky begins by saying many media have requested comment on the situation in eastern Europe:
The ambassador tees off at “propaganda”. He cites Peter Dutton’s comment yesterday that Vladimir Putin is an ageing dictator who is becoming more irrational:The ambassador tees off at “propaganda”. He cites Peter Dutton’s comment yesterday that Vladimir Putin is an ageing dictator who is becoming more irrational:
The Australian government has voiced support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and has left the door open to sanctions, coordinated with allies, if Russia invades. The Australian government has voiced support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and has left the door open to sanctions coordinated with allies, if Russia invades.
The first question goes to a Russian reporter. We’ll have more updates later.The first question goes to a Russian reporter. We’ll have more updates later.
Pavlovsky’s rare press conference has begun. Russia’s ambassador to Australia, Alexey Pavlovsky, has begun a rare press conference.
Heading to Darwin now, and Northern Territory chief minister, Michael Gunner, is providing a Covid update. There have been 940 new cases detected overnight.Heading to Darwin now, and Northern Territory chief minister, Michael Gunner, is providing a Covid update. There have been 940 new cases detected overnight.
Yesterday’s case numbers have also been revised from 626 to 747, Gunner says. I am unsure why this has jumped so dramatically overnight.Yesterday’s case numbers have also been revised from 626 to 747, Gunner says. I am unsure why this has jumped so dramatically overnight.
There are 4,200 active cases in the NT, with “well over half” of the cases in Darwin and Palmerston.There are 4,200 active cases in the NT, with “well over half” of the cases in Darwin and Palmerston.
A 48-hour lockdown will be imposed in parts of central Australia with very low vaccination rates to allow for greater testing and containment of the virus, Gunner says.A 48-hour lockdown will be imposed in parts of central Australia with very low vaccination rates to allow for greater testing and containment of the virus, Gunner says.
Big bag of Cairns (coffee cups) with the lads!Big bag of Cairns (coffee cups) with the lads!
Here we go again.Here we go again.
The Bureau of Meteorology says a severe thunderstorm is approaching western parts of greater Melbourne including Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula:The Bureau of Meteorology says a severe thunderstorm is approaching western parts of greater Melbourne including Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula:
The Australian Energy Market Operator has released its latest quarterly report which shows a renewables “surge” in rooftop solar and large-scale wind and solar farms.The Australian Energy Market Operator has released its latest quarterly report which shows a renewables “surge” in rooftop solar and large-scale wind and solar farms.
The founder & chief scientist of Rewiring Australia, Dr Saul Griffith, said households could better share in the economic benefits of energy technology trends if homes were rewired with electric heating, electric water heating, electric cooking, and electric cars:The founder & chief scientist of Rewiring Australia, Dr Saul Griffith, said households could better share in the economic benefits of energy technology trends if homes were rewired with electric heating, electric water heating, electric cooking, and electric cars:
Today’s report from AEMO found almost 35% of Australian energy was generated from renewable sources for the three months to 31 December.Today’s report from AEMO found almost 35% of Australian energy was generated from renewable sources for the three months to 31 December.
Griffith:Griffith:
After wild weather and flooding in the past 24 hours, 6,700 homes are without power in Victoria.After wild weather and flooding in the past 24 hours, 6,700 homes are without power in Victoria.
The Australian Capital Territory has recorded 734 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours and sadly, one further death.The Australian Capital Territory has recorded 734 new cases of Covid-19 in the past 24 hours and sadly, one further death.
A man in his 80s has died overnight, bringing the number of fatalities with Covid-19 in the ACT to 26.A man in his 80s has died overnight, bringing the number of fatalities with Covid-19 in the ACT to 26.
There are 66 people being treated in hospital with Covid including five people in intensive care and one person requiring ventilation.There are 66 people being treated in hospital with Covid including five people in intensive care and one person requiring ventilation.
It’s down from 73 hospitalisations yesterday, and it’s the ninth day running case numbers have remained below 1000.It’s down from 73 hospitalisations yesterday, and it’s the ninth day running case numbers have remained below 1000.
Butler is asked whether Labor will up its funding commitment to the reef in the wake of the Morrison government’s announcement.Butler is asked whether Labor will up its funding commitment to the reef in the wake of the Morrison government’s announcement.
Labor leader, Anthony Albanese, committed $163m to the Great Barrier Reef during a trip to Cairns earlier this monthLabor leader, Anthony Albanese, committed $163m to the Great Barrier Reef during a trip to Cairns earlier this month
Butler says Labor’s commitment is for “immediate support” to protect the reef:Butler says Labor’s commitment is for “immediate support” to protect the reef:
In Brisbane, shadow treasurer, Jim Chalmers, and Labor MP Terri Butler, are reacting to the federal government’s $1bn pledge for the Great Barrier Reef announced today.In Brisbane, shadow treasurer, Jim Chalmers, and Labor MP Terri Butler, are reacting to the federal government’s $1bn pledge for the Great Barrier Reef announced today.
Butler says the $1bn investment – to be provided over a nine year period – comes after the threat of the reef being added to the world heritage listing:Butler says the $1bn investment – to be provided over a nine year period – comes after the threat of the reef being added to the world heritage listing:
Chalmers says today’s announcement is an “admission of failure and also a con job”:Chalmers says today’s announcement is an “admission of failure and also a con job”:
Many thanks to Calla Wahlquist and, by extension, her enviable ponies for guiding us through this morning’s news. I’ll be with you for the rest of the day.Many thanks to Calla Wahlquist and, by extension, her enviable ponies for guiding us through this morning’s news. I’ll be with you for the rest of the day.
Thank you for your company this morning. I’ll leave you in the capable hands of Caitlin Cassidy, who will take you through the afternoon.Thank you for your company this morning. I’ll leave you in the capable hands of Caitlin Cassidy, who will take you through the afternoon.