Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Australia approves AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19

Australia

Health Ministry of Australia has approved the AstraZeneca vaccine as its second for use against COVID-19. According to the media reports, Pfizer’s product will be available in Australia next week. It will be given in two doses three weeks apart, while AstraZeneca’s will be administered in two doses 12 weeks apart. In this regard, Prime … Read more

Australia closes state border for first time in 100 years to combat virus spread

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The border between Australia’s two most populous states will close from Tuesday for an indefinite period, announced the government on Monday, following an outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic in the state. The decision marks the first time the border with neighbouring New South Wales has been shut in 100 years – officials last blocked movement … Read more

Cricket Australia announces annual budget cuts of $40 Million

Cricket Australia

Due to severe financial crisis as an impact of the ongoing pandemic, Cricket Australia (CA) has announced annual budget cuts of $40 million. Media reports said that the governing body of Cricket Australia  revealed it was making 14 per cent of its workforce redundant and Australia A tours would not take place this season as … Read more