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Moving In A Hurry? 7 Tips For A Last Minute Move

 If you are moving in a hurry, then make sure that you ask for help. Talk to your friends and family and ask for their help. They can save your precious time by helping you in packing, decluttering, loading, etc. if you do not have enough helping hands, contact professional removalists. I read the information in an article that has seven tips for a last-minute move. People who are planning to move in a hurry must follow the tips mentioned in the article. I have recently relocated in a hurry, and the listed tips helped me a lot. To know more, read the article thoroughly. https://www.betterremovalistsbrisbane.com.au/moving-in-a-hurry-7-tips-for-a-last-minute-move/

WA government bill to close asbestos-riddled town Wittenoom ends 'dark chapter' of state's history

 The West Australian government says closing the last remnants of an asbestos-riddled town will bring a "dark chapter" of the state's history to an end. The long-awaited Wittenoom Closure Bill has passed WA Parliament and will allow the state government to acquire and demolish the final 14 properties in the town. Wittenoom, in remote northern WA, was taken off the map in 2007 but visitors have continued to ignore warnings about the serious risk posed by its blue asbestos tailings, the products of mining in the town until 1966. Lands Minister John Carey said he hopes the final closure will put a stop to what he has described as "idiotic" behaviour. Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-24/wittenoom-asbestos-closure-bill-passes-wa-parliament/100936140

WA COVID restrictions to ease next week as nine deaths and 8,616 new cases recorded

 Most of WA's level 2 COVID restrictions are set to be eased from next Thursday, Premier Mark McGowan has announced, as the state's COVID death toll rose to its highest ever level and nine more deaths were recorded. Mr McGowan said COVID measures could be eased because cases in WA had stopped doubling. In total, 8,616 new cases were recorded, up by about 200 from yesterday, setting a fresh record.  There are now 42,988 active cases in the state, with 209 in hospital, up from 194 yesterday. Of those, nine are in intensive care. Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-24/wa-records-8616-new-covid-cases-restrictions-to-ease/100935146

ABC and SBS partnerships, tax breaks among recommendations to ensure regional newspapers' future

 Tax breaks and fostering partnerships between the ABC and SBS have been listed among key recommendations by a federal parliamentary committee to ensure the survival of regional newspapers. The Future of Regional Newspapers in a Digital World report outlined publishers' struggles to remain competitive as they battled revenue loss, stifling media ownership laws, rising costs and an inability to retain talented journalists. Among 12 recommendations, it suggested a tax rebate for regional businesses that supported local newspapers through advertising, and for government departments to spend a minimum of 20 per cent of their print advertising budget in regional newspapers. Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-24/regional-newspapers-and-the-future/100935202

Regular Cleaning Vs Bond Cleaning: What is the Difference?

 Hello friends, When you are vacating a rental property experiencing stress, pressure and confusion is common. Many people feel these emotions because they have to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously. Among these tasks, end of lease cleaning is a major one. You have to perform it of securing you bond back in full and vacating the property successfully. However, a common mistake many people can make is think it is the same as regular house cleaning. Therefore, I am sharing with you a wonderful guide outlining the differences between regular cleaning and bond cleaning. https://www.bondcleaninginbrisbane.com.au/regular-cleaning-vs-bond-cleaning-what-is-the-difference/

Dolphin calves surprise experts in Bunbury after last year's baby boom

 It is another Koombana Bay baby boom with the arrival of five dolphin calves near Bunbury delighting experts still aglow after last year's stream of arrivals. In 2021, 19 calves were born in the Koombana Bay area, the highest number since monitoring began in 1989.  In the past two weeks there have been five new arrivals — Ambush, Tracker, Squid, Reef, and another who is yet to be given a name.  Woman smiles while standing in balcony overlooking sunny beach shoreline. Jan Tierney says you should not get close to a dolphin and calf and harass them as it can prevent them feeding.(ABC South West WA: Dinushi Dias) Dolphin Discovery Centre conservation manager Jan Tierney said the calves stayed with their mothers for three to four years.  Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-10/dolphin-calves-surprise-experts-after-last-years-boom/100893668

Would a four-day work week in the ACT mean higher productivity and happier staff or just fewer Canberrans in secure work?

 At first glance, reducing the standard work week from five to four days may seem like a good choice with broad public support, but submissions to an inquiry on the topic in the ACT Legislative Assembly have suggested potential downsides for the national capital. When calling for submissions to the inquiry, the Standing Committee on Economy and Gender Economic Equality (EGEE) said one of the main reasons the four-day working week was being considered for the ACT was the claim it could lead to increased happiness and productivity for staff. "It has been reported that reduced working hours, such as in the form of a four-day working week, can result in 'happier and more committed employees'," the committee said in a discussion paper released alongside its call for submissions. Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-10/act-should-canberra-adopt-a-four-day-work-week-inquiry/100896378

Josh Frydenberg says Omicron is 75 per cent less severe than Delta and other COVID variants. Is that correct?

 The claim Following a wave of coronavirus cases driven by the Omicron variant in December and January, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg defended the government's decision to move towards "normalised settings" for financial support related to the pandemic. " … [W]e are always watching to see how the pandemic evolves. But what we do know as well is that the Omicron variant is 75 per cent less severe than the Delta variant and previous variants," Mr Frydenberg told Patricia Karvelas on ABC Radio's RN Breakfast program. Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-10/fact-check-omicron-75-per-cent-less-severe/100892732