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The National Cabinet has laid out a three stage plan to ease coronavirus restrictions as governments try to restart the nation's economy. In the first phase, restaurants, cafes and playgrounds will be allowed to reopen.
People will also be allowed to have up to five visitors in their home and gather in groups of ten when outdoors while social distancing. The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, says it will be up to state and territory governments to determine the timing.
Guests/Audio: Prime Minister Scott Morrison media conference audioTension in the diplomatic relationship between China and Australia is again in the headlines today. After the New York Times reported the office of the Premier Mark McGowan was the victim of a cyber-attack allegedly by a group with links to the Chinese military. This latest development, follows an ongoing debate about Australia's over dependence on China. And whether Australia should look to decouple from that relationship.
Guests/Audio: Professor James Laurenceson from the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology SydneyFlu vaccines have sold out in regional QLD, with private and government suppliers saying they won't restock before the end of June. Anxiety has ensued, with QLD Health pushing everyone to be immunised as soon as possible. AMA's Dr Michael Clements says there's no medical harm to having the flu vaccine delayed, and State Gov says there everyone will be immunised.
Guests/Audio: Vashti Dobson, Pharmacist in charge (Guardian and Amcal) Mount Isa; Steven Miles, QLD Health Minister; Dr Michael Clements, AMA Chair.
A town in regional WA has created its own currency in a bid to support its local economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Narrogin has given 50 ‘Narrogin dollars’ to each ratepayer, which are usable at shops and services in the Wheatbelt town.
Guests/Audio: Shire of Narrogin President Leigh Ballard
- During the lockdowns you may have noticed more families on the road with their bicycles to escape the boredom of sitting at home. So could this be a revival in the popularity of cycling?
Guests/Audio: Bicycle retailer Rodney Farrell, Orange resident Alex Mclean, Orange Cycle Club secretary Mitchell Bland
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China's influence over Australia is growing, particularly in WA. November 1, 2019