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Having COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy found to protect infants

The British Medical Journal has published a study showing that two doses of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy provide effective protection for infants for up 16 weeks after birth. Source: Joanna Malinowska/Freestocks A Canadian study published by the British Medical Journal has found that at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy appear effective…

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Over half a billion dollars’ worth of cocaine found floating at sea

New Zealand authorities have reported the successful interception of 3.2 tonnes of cocaine found floating in the Pacific Ocean. Source: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ricardo Castrodad New Zealand authorities have reported the successful interception of 3.2 tonnes of cocaine found floating in the Pacific Ocean. The drug haul, estimated to be worth approximately $500…

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Death toll of Turkey-Syria earthquakes over 7900

Devastating earthquakes rippled throughout Turkey and northern Syria, causing the deaths of over 7900 people and immeasurable damage to the impacted areas. Source: Tasnimnews On Monday 6th of February, two devastating earthquakes rippled throughout Turkey and northern Syria, causing the deaths of over 7900 people and immeasurable damage to the impacted areas. The epicenter of…

Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the government's approach to regulate Australian crypto assets.

Australian crypto approach announced by Treasury

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has outlined the Albanese government’s approach to regulate Australian crypto assets. Source: Jim Chalmers/Twitter In a press release published late last week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones announced the federal government’s new multi-stage approach to regulate  Australian crypto assets and ensure the protection of consumers.   However, the…

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$11.2 million back to QLD consumers during cost of living crisis

The Office of Fair Trading has successfully returned over $11 million to Queensland consumers after a spike of consumer complaints during the pandemic and subsequent cost-of-living crisis. Source: Nick Youngson/Alpha Stock Images $11.2 million has been successfully clawed back by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), following a spike in consumer complaints across a range…

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Australia becomes first country in the world to approve medicinal psychedelics

TGA approves medicinal use of MDMA and psilocybin.  Source: Alan Rockefeller, Mushroom Observer Australia has just become the first country in the world to recognise medicinal psychedelics after the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved MDMA and magic mushrooms for mental health treatment. TGA has announced that, from the 1st of July this year, MDMA can…