By Hope NewsroomWednesday 28 Apr 2021NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
Today’s headlines from the Hope News team. You can listen to hourly bulletin updates at hopenews.com.au.
Vital medical supplies have begun to reach India as a surge in infections pushed the death toll towards 200,000.
The Australian Government is sending oxygen supplies, ventilators and protective equipment.
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Australian athletes will be given priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the Olympics in July.
Japan has declared a COVID-19 emergency as it battles a fresh wave of cases.
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A truck driver has been killed in a crash on the M7 at Prestons in Sydney’s south-west.
Two heavy vehicles have collided near the Camden Valley Way off ramp.
The M7 will remain closed north bound for several hours.
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A review has found shortcomings in the way harassment and sexual misconduct complaints are handled in State Parliament.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the 13 recommendations from the report will be implemented.
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The NSW Government reportedly is considering extending the Dine and Discover voucher program for Sydney’s CBD, in a bid to support struggling businesses.
The current $25-voucher scheme is due to end in June.
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Schools are being warned to spend their funding on current students, instead of building up savings.
Under new rules, principals will no longer be able to rollover funds across years.
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A 16-year-old girl will face court today, charged after another teen was stabbed at a train station in Sydney’s west.
A 15-year-old girl is in a stable condition in hospital after being injured at Merrylands yesterday afternoon.
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Smoke haze is hanging over Sydney again this morning, and those with breathing difficulties are being reminded to take precautions.
Hazard reduction burns are being carried out in the Wingecarribee, Wollongong and Blue Mountains areas.