A prominent epidemiologist says it is “obvious” Australia is heading into its fifth wave of Covid. Over the last week, 38,226 cases were reported across Australia, with an average of 5461 cases per day. While cases are spiking in almost every state and territory – including a 44 per cent spike in Tasmania – the Read more
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Australian parents seek clarity over mask-wearing guidelines in schools
Thursday, July 21st, 2022
Parents of school children in the Australian state of Victoria have asked for clarity after receiving a letter containing mask-wearing recommendations for students. A joint letter to parents from groups representing Victorian public, independent and Catholic schools has asked school students aged eight and over to wear masks in class. However, the state government said Read more
Bishop mandates jab for Townsville Diocese workers
Thursday, November 25th, 2021Townsville Bishop Tim Harris has mandated all Townsville Diocese agency employees and volunteers, excluding staff of Townsville Catholic Education schools and colleges, be vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 17. “The safety and protection of our parishioners, employees and volunteers continues to be a high priority. We’ve seen witness to this over the past 18 months Read more
Vaccine mandates creating an “underclass of the unvaccinated” in Victoria
Thursday, November 4th, 2021
Australian religious leaders are broadly supportive of Covid-19 vaccinations, however they are concerned a vaccine mandate could create an underclass of the unvaccinated. While turning the unvaccinated away is a public health imperative, it is theologically very difficult for many religions. Father Peter Nguyen of St Dominic’s Catholic Church in Camberwell is grateful for an Read more