Westmead Hospital Inundated With COVID-19 Cases and On Emergency Footing [Headlines]

Westmead Hospital is on emergency footing as it is inundated with COVID-19 cases.

An urgent review is being conducted of the hospital’s critical care capacity, and up to 100 beds at Westmead Private will be made available for its use.

…

Small and medium size businesses hit hard by COVID lockdowns are being offered additional financial support.

The Federal Government is offering loans of up to $5 million.

…

Crisis cabinet is meeting today to finalise plans for the rest of the school year and “freedoms” for people who have been fully vaccinated.

Hope 103.2 is proudly supported by

NSW Premier Gladys Berejikilian said she’ll make an announcement by the end of the week.

…

Educators say this year’s NAPLAN results are an enormous credit to both parents and teachers.

Data shows the COVID-19 pandemic has had no significant impact on students’ literacy and numeracy achievement.

…

The State Emergency Service has received more than 800 calls for help amid wet and windy conditions from Gosford to Eden.

Damaging wind gusts of 130km per hour have been recorded in Kiama.

…

President Joe Biden said the US will end its evacuation mission in Afghanistan by August 31.

The Taliban is warning Afghan nationals will not be allowed to travel to Kabul airport.

A rescue flight carrying about 100 people evacuated from Afghanistan has landed in Adelaide this morning.

…

Tributes are being paid to Charlie Watts, the drummer of the Rolling Stones, who has died at the age of 80.

…

A study has revealed the food we eat can help protect against memory loss in old age.

Harvard University researchers have found those with the highest intake of flavonoids, found in fruits and vegetables such as capsicum and berries, were less likely to report confusion and forgetfulness.

…

The Tokyo Paralympics is officially underway.