By Hope NewsroomWednesday 14 Apr 2021NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
State and federal leaders will meet more frequently to address issues with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
National Cabinet will gather at least once a week to determine any changes needed in the distribution.
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The use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine is being paused in the United States due to potential clotting risks.
Six American women under the age of 50 have developed rare blood clots after receiving the vaccine.
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The Federal Trade Minister will travel overseas for talks on vaccine export bans in Europe.
Dan Tehan leaves today for Europe and the UK where he will also discuss Free Trade Agreements, with an aim to have them finalised by the end of the year.
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Younger teenagers will be taught about sexual consent under new “respectful relationship” lessons in schools.
More than 350 videos, podcasts and other teaching materials will be available as part of the Federal Government’s Respect Matters program.
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The NSW Government is introducing tough new laws to crackdown on wage theft.
Business owners who cheat on payroll tax will face $110,000 penalties.
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Campaigning for the crucial Upper Hunter by election is ramping up, with the Premier touring the region today.
The Coalition needs to hang onto the seat to restore its majority in parliament.
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A truck driver is being treated for minor injuries in hospital after crashing through a guardrail on the M1 Pacific early this morning and careering down an embankment.
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The log jam in the Suez canal last month produced a spike in ship pollution that was visible from space.
The massive cargo vessel that blocked the canal has been seized by Egyptian authorities, who are reportedly demanding more than $1 billion compensation.
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The number of one-horned rhinos in Nepal’s wildlife sanctuaries has increased by more than 100 thanks to major conservation efforts.
The animal was close to extinction in the last century and there were just 645 left in 2015.
The latest count has found 752 of the rhinos.