COVID-19 vaccinations will now be available to people under age 40 in Australia. Before this week, Pfizer jabs were available to over 40s and AstraZeneca had been offered to those more than 60 years of age. After a national cabinet meeting on Monday night, AstraZeneca jabs will become available to people under 60. A professional indemnity scheme will be established for GPs who administer the AstraZeneca vaccine. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the measures in a press conference on Monday night. “We will be implementing a new no fault indemnity scheme for general practitioners who administer COVID-19 vaccines. So this…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
AN investigation has been launched into the cause of a plane crash in Heatherton last week. A Piper PA-32-300 aircraft crashed one kilometer north of Moorabbin Airport last Tuesday, 22 June, just after midday. The pilot, who was the sole occupant of the plane, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The plane was destroyed when it hit the ground. A statement from Victoria Police read “it is believed a light plane crashed into trees shortly after take-off from Moorabbin Airport just after midday. The plane crashed into a paddock in semi-rural area of Heatherton – close to Moorabbin Airport.”…
MORE than 800 housing lots will be constructed at the former Kingswood golf course site in Dingley Village if its owners get the green light. AustralianSuper is the owner of the site, which was purchased in 2014 for $125 million. Plans to develop the land have been in limbo for years, after a proposal to build a little under 800 dwellings on it was shut down by Kingston Council in 2018 (“Council tees off on golf course plans”, The News, 24/10/18). Last week, the developer unveiled its new plans for the site. It will include more than 800 housing lots…
MPNFL – DIVISION ONE PINES upset Sorrento on Saturday to score what could be a season defining win. The Pythons have endured a difficult 2021. They came into the clash against the Sharks with just one win to their name for the season. Sorrento controlled the game for most of the day on their home deck. They led at each break of play, and took a 22 point lead into the final term. Pines didn’t give up though, and booted six goals in a final term blitz. The Pythons ended up clinching a thriller by just five points 11.8 (74)…
MPNFL – DIVISION TWO LANGWARRIN’S brilliant winning run came to an end at the hands of Somerville on Saturday. The Kangaroos have been outstanding in season 2021. Coming into the clash against Somerville they were undefeated. Somerville came to play on their home deck. They held narrow leads at each break, but the Kangaroos still threatened. Somerville held onto their lead in the final quarter, going on to win 14.11 (95) to 11.11 (77). Nicholas Mason, Mitchell Mantell, and Nathan Gillis were the best performers in the huge upset win. Despite the defeat, Langwarrin remain clear at the top of…