Queensland’s chief medical officer Dr Jeannette Young said contact tracers were now trying to work out the exact movements of the nurse, who said she stopped in Blackwater but did not get out of her car. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Australia: Rockhampton nurse with links to Blackwater under investigation
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Australia: T20 World Cup “high risk” of being postponed
Roberts is more confident about a four-test series against India going ahead, starting at the Gabba in Brisbane on Dec. 3. But while that would deliver much needed broadcast revenue, it would also come at a cost of millions for extra “biosecurity measures that we need to put in place to deliver the season.” … [Read more...] about Australia: T20 World Cup “high risk” of being postponed
Umpire suspicions about Australia led to Newlands sting
"Justin is what I call a proper bloke. Not only was he a brilliant batsman but, after he took up coaching, he set similarly high standards. I've had many a pint with him after play and I liked his way of thinking. When I heard he had become Australia coach I knew they were in good hands and I thought the way he conducted himself during the Ashes series in 2019 was outstanding. He might not come across that way, but Justin is actually quite a humorous fellow. But I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of him. He's very principled. The game needs more people like him in positions of influence." … [Read more...] about Umpire suspicions about Australia led to Newlands sting
World’s oceans have absorbed 60% more heat than previously thought, study finds
This approach relies on the fact that as waters get warmer, they release more carbon dioxide and oxygen into the air. Precise measurements of atmospheric oxygen began in 1991 and carbon dioxide in 1958, allowing the researchers to draw on nearly three decades of data. … [Read more...] about World’s oceans have absorbed 60% more heat than previously thought, study finds
Coronavirus Australia: Scott Morrison announces new national cabinet structure
Following his first meeting with premiers and chief ministersin two weeks, Mr Morrison said the three-step plan agreed upon by state and territory leaders earlier this month was “very much in implementation, but that it was too early to assess the impact of eased restrictions. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Australia: Scott Morrison announces new national cabinet structure
