Is Hugo punching above his weight?
After years of searching for “the one”, Hugo the Galapagos tortoise has finally seen his new girlfriend Estrella – albeit virtually. In a story many singles can relate to during…
quarantine
Pathetically poor planning
Forum – As the Federal Government is responsible for COVID-19 quarantine and securing the vaccination supplies that Australia needs, it is very worrying that they seem incapable of either. When…
Time to put people before economic benefits
Forum – Having a son overseas, who I have not been able to see in person for two years, I am very interested in the situation of stranded Australians. The…
Central Coast resident tested positive for COVID-19
A Central Coast resident returning from overseas has tested positive for COVID-19 while in hotel quarantine in Sydney. The resident has been in isolation in the quarantine hotel since arriving…
Red Cross calling service for those in isolation
COVID-19 restrictions may be easing across the country but for the unfortunate few still stuck in mandatory quarantine after returning from overseas life is still very much in lockdown. To…
The insurance company turned their back on us
Margaret and Darren Waters of Killarney Vale are in coronavirus quarantine at the Crowne Plaza, Melbourne, and say that they feel like they’re in a four-star prison. A phone interview…
Police to ensure that mandatory quarantine direction is adhered to
State Emergency Operations Controller and NSW Police Force Commissioner, Mick Fuller, is urging community compliance with mandatory quarantine measures now in effect. Anyone entering Australia is subject to a ministerial…