SharePet cats could soon be tested for coronavirus in Australia and owners who catch COVID-19 are being warned to send their feline companions away while they recover from the illness.Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Mark Schipp said coronavirus cases in domestic and large cats overseas, including tigers, showed the animals were"Cats have the same receptors as humans do to coronavirus so they have respiratory symptoms and also they have some gastrointestinal symptoms, so we might expect to see diarrhea but also coughing and sneezing and that type of behaviour," he said."But there's...…SharePet cats could soon be tested for coronavirus in Australia and owners who catch COVID-19 are being warned to send their feline companions away while they recover from the illness.Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer Mark Schipp said coronavirus cases in domestic and large cats overseas, including tigers, showed the animals were"Cats have the same receptors as humans do to coronavirus so they have respiratory symptoms and also they have some gastrointestinal symptoms, so we might expect to see diarrhea but also coughing and sneezing and that type of behaviour," he said."But there's...WW…

Australia to spend $270b building larger military to prepare for 'poorer, more dangerous' world and rise of ChinaShareScott Morrison has unveiled a more aggressive defence strategy aimed at countering the rise of China, while warning that Australia faces regional challenges on a scale not seen since World War II.The strategy increases the focus on the Indo-Pacific region, with the Prime Minister warning that Australia needs to prepare for a post-COVID-19 world that is "poorer, more dangerous and more disorderly".Australia will build a larger military that is focused on its immediate...…Australia to spend $270b building larger military to prepare for 'poorer, more dangerous' world and rise of ChinaShareScott Morrison has unveiled a more aggressive defence strategy aimed at countering the rise of China, while warning that Australia faces regional challenges on a scale not seen since World War II.The strategy increases the focus on the Indo-Pacific region, with the Prime Minister warning that Australia needs to prepare for a post-COVID-19 world that is "poorer, more dangerous and more disorderly".Australia will build a larger military that is focused on its immediate...WW…

ShareThe Federal Government has revealed further details of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, confirming Australians will be able to access proof through their mobile phones that they have received the jab.Priority groups will start to receive the Pfizer vaccine from later this month, while the AstraZeneca jab is expected to be approved within weeks.Government Services Minister Stuart Robert said anyone who received a coronavirus vaccine would have it recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register.The record will then be made available on the MyGov website or the Express Plus Medicare app,...…ShareThe Federal Government has revealed further details of its COVID-19 vaccination plan, confirming Australians will be able to access proof through their mobile phones that they have received the jab.Priority groups will start to receive the Pfizer vaccine from later this month, while the AstraZeneca jab is expected to be approved within weeks.Government Services Minister Stuart Robert said anyone who received a coronavirus vaccine would have it recorded on the Australian Immunisation Register.The record will then be made available on the MyGov website or the Express Plus Medicare app,...WW…

ShareA mutated strain of COVID-19 spreading throughout south-east England has prompted a number of countries to ban flights from the United Kingdom.But Australian authorities say they are not planning on imposing tougher restrictions anytime soon.Here are the main reasons behind that decision explained by the country's Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly.Professor Kelly revealed had now been detected in Australia, up from the two reported in New South Wales on Monday.The other two cases were detected in Victorian hotel quarantine.But he argued Australia's requirement for overseas travellers...…ShareA mutated strain of COVID-19 spreading throughout south-east England has prompted a number of countries to ban flights from the United Kingdom.But Australian authorities say they are not planning on imposing tougher restrictions anytime soon.Here are the main reasons behind that decision explained by the country's Chief Medical Officer, Paul Kelly.Professor Kelly revealed had now been detected in Australia, up from the two reported in New South Wales on Monday.The other two cases were detected in Victorian hotel quarantine.But he argued Australia's requirement for overseas travellers...WW…

Migrants to Australia required to learn English to a 'functional level' under new rulesShareForeigners who fall in love with Australians could have to complete 500 hours of English classes before they are allowed to stay here permanently. Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge revealed new details of the English language requirements, announced in Tuesday's Federal Budget, for people applying for partner visas. The test also applies to an applicant's spouse, if they are a permanent resident rather than an Australian citizen. "This will apply to prospective partner visa applications, from...…Migrants to Australia required to learn English to a 'functional level' under new rulesShareForeigners who fall in love with Australians could have to complete 500 hours of English classes before they are allowed to stay here permanently. Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge revealed new details of the English language requirements, announced in Tuesday's Federal Budget, for people applying for partner visas. The test also applies to an applicant's spouse, if they are a permanent resident rather than an Australian citizen. "This will apply to prospective partner visa applications, from...WW…