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Issue 044

Published

3 years ago

July 6, 2021

What’s on in Issue 044?

Latest COVID-19 response strategy by National Cabinet

The National Cabinet met on 4th June for the 45th time to discuss Australia’s COVID-19 response, recent outbreaks of COVID-19 and the Australian COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy. To date, 30 per cent of the Australian adult population have now had a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, including over 50 per cent of over 50 year olds and over 70 per cent of over 70 year olds.

Vaccine rollout progress

Tracking the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Australia
New vaccine doses available in Australia
Australia’s state vaccine rollout

Weekly covid news in Australia

Restrictions easing is on hold in VIC
Exemption for late-night liquor and events licenses
The trans-Tasman bubble partially resume
Get tested if travelled to these areas
31M for handling the overcrowding
How the pandemic influences the youngs

Worldwide COVID news

Canada allows mixing vaccines
South Africa rapid surging numbers of delta cases
UK covid vaccine booster shots plan
India’s death toll tops 400,000
China ranking first worldwide with developing 71 vaccines
Wimbledon finals allows capacity crowds

Double standard?

Last week, ABC Australia reported a news that Health and government authorities approved the family to fly in on a privately-funded medevac flight from Indonesia two weeks ago, despite calls to limit the number of international arrivals. SA Health has confirmed the family has the highly infectious Delta strain.

‘Mix-and-match’ COVID jabs?

Research has found that taking a “mix-and-match” approach is boosting protection against the virus and may be a solution for countries struggling with supply demands. So is it time Australia starts mixing it up?

Things to do in Melbourne this weekend

Melbourne is slowly returning to pre-lockdown restrictions with big venues opening their doors to visitors again. To find things to do around town this weekend, check out our curated guide to what’s happening and what’s reopened.

5 things about Australian culture

Catch a glimpse of the real Australia by checking out these 5 cultural qualities.

Melbourne Eats

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Updates for You

Published

10 months ago

July 17, 2023

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What is Blessing CALD?

“Blessing CALD” celebrates diversity, promotes inclusivity, and fosters understanding among multicultural and minority communities in Australia. We aim to bridge cultural gaps through knowledge and information, creating meaningful connections.

Initially focused on distributing COVID-19 information in multiple languages, we have expanded our platform to cater to the diverse interests and needs of our community.

Here, you can not only find Local and Worldwide News, but also explore the Food cultures (Let’s cook! Or if you’re finding new restaurants, check our recommendations!) , gain online experiences of other cultures, and discover different ways of Lifestyle.

Blessing CALD gives information in English and multi-languages, available in Chinese, Arabic, Greek, Italian, etc. Besides only publish articles, we also provides audios and radio news (by NEMBC), so that you can listen to the news instead of only read them, it’s a easy way to improve your English!