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Morrison’s approval rating slips amid criticism of COVID-19 response, according to latest Newspoll

Morrison’s approval rating slips amid criticism of COVID-19 response, according to latest Newspoll

The coalition and Labor are neck-and-neck in popular support but Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s approval rating has slipped amid new state lockdowns and criticism of the government’s pandemic response. The federal government and Labor opposition both recorded 39 per cent of voter support in the latest Newspoll, published in The Australian. Satisfaction with Morrison has...

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Germany rejects criticism over flood warnings

Germany rejects criticism over flood warnings

Germany’s government has hit back at criticism over its warning systems after the worst flooding in decades left at least 160 people dead. The deluge caught many off guard, sweeping away houses and leaving residents trapped in rising waters. More than 170 people are still missing. The opposition Green Party said the disaster showed Germany...

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Australia ‘soft target’ for cyber attacks

Australia ‘soft target’ for cyber attacks

A policy vacuum has exposed Australian businesses and government departments to a tsunami of cyber crime. Ransomware attacks have caused global losses totalling more than $1.3 trillion and Australia is not immune. Logistics company Toll Holdings has twice been targeted while Nine Entertainment was brought to its knees by an attack that saw the company...

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COVID-19 Disaster Payment applications open to some Sydney residents from Thursday

COVID-19 Disaster Payment applications open to some Sydney residents from Thursday

New South Wales residents across seven local government areas will be able to apply for the increased COVID-19 Disaster Payment as early as Thursday. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday announced a new, joint state-and federally-funded support package for residents and businesses impacted by Sydney’s coronavirus outbreak. Under the package, from week four of a...

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US to evacuate endangered Afghan translators

US to evacuate endangered Afghan translators

The United States is set to begin evacuations of Afghan interpreters who assisted US-led forces during the conflict and are deemed to be at risk. Operation Allies Refuge is set to start during the last week of July, the White House said. It comes as the US withdraws its forces from Afghanistan ahead of an...

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Sydney Airport rejects $22bln takeover bid

Sydney Airport rejects $22bln takeover bid

Sydney Airport has rejected a $22.3 billion takeover offer because it undervalues the business, which runs the nation’s biggest aviation hub. The airport was earlier this month approached by a consortium of infrastructure investors with an offer of $8.25 per stapled security. “The boards have concluded that the indicative proposal undervalues Sydney Airport and is...