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Good morning, this is Imogen Dewey bringing you the news on Friday 29 January, as a
Senate inquiry into
over
German authorities have advised that the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab
should not be given to those aged 65 or above, citing a lack of data – a decision which will no doubt raise questions about Australia’s vaccine rollout plan. With Australia relying on the AstraZeneca vaccine for the bulk of its doses, the country’s vaccine advisory body said it was too early to say whether they’ll put age limits on who receives it here. The UK maintains the vaccine produces a good immune response in all ages.
A brilliant way to get humans to behave : the shelter where volunteers read to farm animals
Mike Thomas, sanctuary caregiver at Edgar’s Mission, with resident sheep Precious and Lemonade
It might be difficult to choose literature for a sheep, but as
James Shackell discovers, the experience can benefit both parties
by JamesShackell.PhotographyAlanaHolmberg
Thu 28 Jan 2021 11.30 EST
Last modified on Thu 28 Jan 2021 20.02 EST
Choosing a book for a sheep is no easy task. I’m sitting on the floor in front of my bookshelf, assessing the options. Joyce and Melville seem a bit highbrow and esoteric for the average sheep. Maybe The Shepherd’s Life by James Rebanks? A little on-the-nose. Le Carré? Too many trench coats. Inspiration suddenly strikes. I reach for Orwell.