Experts are warning that the new COVID-19 variant known as XEC could reach Australia in the next couple of weeks. According to James Trauer, an associate professor of preventive medicine at Monash University, two different types of COVID-19 have combined to create XEC. Mike Honey, a data analyst for COVID-19, said that the XEC is a mix of the two previous variants, namely the FLiRT and the FLuQE. Trauer noted that it has a better fitness level than the other two. Although it’s still new, the new variant’s symptoms are similar to those of the flu and cold. Some of…
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Several months worth of rain is expected to fall in a few days in Australia, and every state will be affected by downpours during that period. The northwest of the country is experiencing heavy rainfall, and conditions in WA’s northern region are expected to deteriorate over the next couple of days. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the heavy rainfall is being caused by a tropical moisture flow from the north. Meteorologist Angus Hines said that the region in WA’s north has experienced unusual rainfall amounts this season. He noted that some areas could see up to 70mm of rain…
After a rigorous diet and physical transformation, singer Lizzo is feeling better than ever. In a video posted on Instagram, she showed off her new figure and claimed that she looked just as good even though she gained weight. The Grammy-winning singer stated that her transformation is more about her well-being rather than her weight. She also shared an affirmation of the week post, which featured a quote that talked about the importance of repairing in adulthood. According to the quote, she chose to repair instead of resent. She said that she can no longer go back in time, but…
The former NBL player Jason Joynes died this week at the age of 54. He was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer called neuroendocrine tumors. According to the Cancer Council, this type of cancer affects the nerve cells and glands that produce hormones. Two weeks ago, Joynes’ condition was revealed, and his former teams were raising money for his family. Joynes started playing in the NBL when he was 19 years old, and he played for the Westside Melbourne Saints before he transferred to the Newcastle Falcons. He then spent two seasons with the Geelong Supercats before he retired.…
Brendan Kerin, an Aboriginal elder from Western Australia, broke his silence this week after his controversial Welcome to Country speech at an AFL match went viral. Although the ceremony is typically followed by a fairly standard script, many people criticized Kerin for his unique take on the tradition. The Welcome to Country ceremony was not designed to cater to white people. Instead, it has been performed by Aboriginal people for over 250,000 years. Kerin also came under fire after he claimed that the ceremony was named after BC, which stands for Before Cook. In an interview with NITV, Kerin, who…