By Hope NewsroomThursday 3 Jun 2021NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
More COVID testing is underway in the State’s south.
Additional health alerts have been issued for locations in Gundagai, Goulburn, Jervis Bay, Huskisson and Vincentia, which were visited by Victorian travellers who have now tested positive to COVID-19.
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A new report shows more people are worse off in the wake of COVID-19.
The Anglicare report shows an increase of 21 per cent in people accessing the charity’s food and financial services in the 12 months to March this year.
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Australian researchers have developed a needle-free alternative to giving COVID vaccines – and they produce better and faster immune responses.
A vaccine patch has successfully protected mice from the virus by neutralising multiple variants, including the UK and South Africa variants
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The Prime Minister said he believes the mining industry will help lead Australia’s push to combat climate change.
Scott Morrison also said the resources sector is key to the nation’s economic recovery from the COVID downturn.
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Three senior members of the Finks outlaw bikie gang have been charged over the extortion of a shopkeeper in Sydney’s north-west.
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Cutting edge gene editing research is being fast-tracked, to try and prevent future mouse plagues.
Nearly $2 million will be spent over three years, so researchers can analyse the best way to alter the genetic makeup of mice.
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A coalition deal has been reached in Israel to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12 years in power.
Opposition parties have reached an agreement to form a new government – moments before a midnight deadline.
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New research shows middle aged, university educated mothers are most likely to panic buy.
The Herald reported the University of Adelaide study found panic buyers feared running out of food and had an above-average desire to plan ahead.