AUSTRALIA’S consumer watchdog has warned people to be aware of scammers using the COVID-19 crisis to sell fake cures and products. The ACCC put out a statement today (20 March) confirming that they have received 94 scam reports relating to coronavirus this year. That figure is expected to rise. ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard said “unfortunately, scammers are using the uncertainty around COVID-19, or coronavirus, to take advantage of people”. “We’ve had a wide variety of scams reported to us, including fake online stores selling products claiming to be a vaccine or cure for coronavirus, and stores selling products such…
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Kingston Council makes closure calls. Frankston libraries shut doors. Mornington Cup will run, but no patrons. COVID-19 testing available at Peninsula Health Frankston, but make sure you meet the criteria for testing. Kingston facilities shut doors KINGSTON Council has made the call to close a number of its facilities to “help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus within the community”. Read the article here. Frankston libraries make call to close FRANKSTON libraries will close until 13 April because of the coronavirus crisis. Read the article here. Patrons scratched from Mornington Cup The Mornington Cup will continue on Saturday, but…
KINGSTON Council has made the call to close a number of its facilities to “help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus within the community”. Kingston Council run libraries, Waves Leisure Centre, Kingston Arts Centre, Kingston City Hall, Shirley Burke Theatre, and council’s customer service centre closed yesterday. They will remain shut until at least 14 April. The mayor Georgina Oxley said that “the City of Kingston needs to act responsibly and do what we can to slow the spread of the virus within the community.” “Our libraries and recreation centres are important community meeting places, so this is not…
FRANKSTON libraries will close until 13 April because of the coronavirus crisis. Branches including Frankston, Seaford, and Carrum Downs will close their doors. Events and programs at the library have been cancelled. Online resources at library.frankston.vic.gov.au/
Toorak College parent tests positive for coronavirus. Cricket season ends early. Footy season start delayed. Libraries open. Toorak College parent tests positive for COVID-19 Late last night the Principal of Toorak College, Mrs Kristy Kendall, sent an email out to parents informing them that a parent at the school had received a positive diagnosis for COVID-19. Read the article here. Stumps called early on cricket season THE Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association board has voted to cancel local cricket competitions in response to the coronavirus crisis. Read the article here. Footy season start delayed AFL South East has made the call…