By Hope NewsroomThursday 11 Mar 2021NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a new $1.2 billion stimulus package will get the aviation and tourism industries over the economic slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Federal Government will offer 800,000 tickets at half price to several key tourism locations.
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The COVID-19 vaccination program is ramping up.
New South Wales is on track to have 35,000 frontline health workers vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday.
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There are significant traffic delays for drivers heading into Sydney, after two incidents on major roads.
Traffic is heavy on the North Shore after a truck crash brought down power lines at Turramurra.
Road damage on the M1 Pacific near Wyong has southbound traffic backed up for 8km.
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A former priest has been charged with sexually assaulting two boys in New South Wales in the 80s and early 90s.
Police will allege the now 70-year-old assaulted the boys over a five-year period while they were in his care.
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The implementation of the National Redress Scheme for child abuse survivors will be examined in a public hearing today.
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A woman has been charged over the alleged abduction of a boy from Culcairn in the NSW’s Riverina Region on Tuesday.
The 12-year-old was found safe and well last night in Lake Macquarie.
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Churches across Australia will ring their bells and silent prayer vigils will be held at 11am as part of a global day of action on climate change.
The National Council of Churches is calling on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to set the target of net zero emissions by 2050.