Sunday, October 25, 2020

Sun 25th October 2020 Current Affairs

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Victoria erupts as lockdown continues despite virus average dropping below 5

Frustrations have boiled over and Melburnians have lashed out at the Premier after he backtracked on a promise from last week to reopen today.

https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/news/victoria-erupts-as-lockdown-continues-despite-virus-average-dropping-below-5/news-story/73f16f805c4cf25df88e9ab797d404f3

Andrews breaks more promises by hyping the danger from infections he won't let doctors treat. In some ways, Andrews is echoing school girl advice "Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen"

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‘Past tipping point’: Businesses slam Dan’s cautious pause

Business-owners called Dan’s reopening backtrack “inhumane” and “beyond disappointing”, after he flagged significant announcements that did not come.

https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/past-tipping-point-businesses-slam-dans-cautious-pause/news-story/85345c407f1330dc137558527b632a84

Businesses have slammed Daniel Andrews’ “cautious pause” on easing restrictions, after a hoped-for announcement that retail and hospitality could begin opening was delayed on Sunday.

An outbreak in Melbourne’s northern suburbs has meant Melbourne residents will continue living under the same level of lockdown despite expectations some rules would go from Sunday.

Chapel Street Precinct Association general manager Chrissie Maus said businesses could not hold out much longer in the “harrowing” lockdown.

“I have witnessed some of the most resilient businesswomen and men, and I’m seriously concerned they’re past the tipping point,” she said.

“I can’t believe anything that comes out of (the Premier’s) mouth now. We made the under five, and that was the trigger point.”

Victoria’s “roadmap to recovery” promised a step towards COVID-normal once Melbourne had a rolling 14-day average of below five new cases a day, which was achieved this weekend.

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Coronavirus Australia live: Dr Brett Sutton shuts down big Victoria COVID lie

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton this morning appeared frustrated when he debunked a theory being widely circulated about Victoria's dire situation.

https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/australia/coronavirus-australia-live-victoria-qld-nsw-covid19-updates/live-coverage/ae2ba52a2d0c041cc64e3b725e5b2c41

Name one western economy that has done it, Dr Sutton. Just name one. Or concede you are lying to the fawning press. 

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Victorian coronavirus road map leaker hunted by authorities

The worker who allegedly shared a top-secret government document is now under investigation, with the move labelled a “witch-hunt”.

https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/leaders/victorian-coronavirus-road-map-leaker-hunted-by-authorities/news-story/587b95865e3732377a1a1604b973bacd

No doubt the ALP leader hopes to nab the non factional ally. There are few things more unctuous to the ALP than their own leaking to the public. No opposition figures were privy to the documents. It will be hard for the re election effort if the government claim that the opposition is divided appears hypocritical. 

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It is time, Joe. I know you have other, more important people you would rather be with. 

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Biden shares another moment with his grand daughter after the public kiss

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If Joe Biden didn't have double standards, he'd have no standards at all

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Place Bill in protective custody? 

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White House rocked by new COVID case

A staff member considered a close contact of Vice President Mike Pence has been diagnosed with COVID-19, adding to the growing cluster.

https://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/us-politics/white-house-rocked-by-new-covid-case/news-story/0f007bfe011dff32a771910cc09a571f

It is an infection. It is treatable. The hysteria behind the press announcement is a reminder the Presidential election is near. 

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Queensland LNP slammed for juvenile campaign video

Politics in Queensland is getting dirty with one party resorting to increasingly “immature” tactics to put down the other — tactics labelled as “bullying”.

https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/politics/queensland-lnp-slammed-for-juvenile-campaign-video/news-story/72884e11f3ab0b0ed3e0ef8c57009785

Using real footage, the the press despise the meme because it isn't being used against a conservative. 

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The Crown season 4: Gillian Anderson on playing Margaret Thatcher

Fans are eagerly awaiting Diana’s appearance in the next season of The Crown – but Gillian Anderson’s Thatcher may just steal the show.

https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/streaming/the-crown-season-4-gillian-anderson-on-playing-margaret-thatcher/news-story/a827bcc6ddd4270b32c711877ca7bf25

“She was a self-made woman and it’s hard to know why she wasn’t more active in terms of electing or surrounding herself with women,” Anderson says.

It would have been difficult for Anderson to say more succinctly how she fundamentally misses Margaret Thatcher as an actress copying the great leader. Thatcher would never have promoted anyone merely for gender equality. She only picked people on merit. Including the female she picked. 

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Ex-flight attendant serves one week in jail for sex with 15-year-old

A former flight attendant has served one week in jail after having sex with a 15-year-old, as she’s considered “low risk” of reoffending.

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