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The Andrews Labor Government is protecting bushfire-impacted communities with new fire resilient energy infrastructure to ensure people will have access to power, even if a fire destroys electrical poles and wires.
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, Lily D’Ambrosio, today announced at least $7 million in new-technology for Mallacoota, Omeo, and Corryong.
The program is part of a $9.85 million investment to help improve energy services in bushfire prone areas, with Ausnet services contributing a further $7.5 million – bringing the total investment to more than $17 million.
During the 2019-20 bushfires, towns across Gippsland and the state’s North-east were disconnected from the electricity network because people couldn’t access network infrastructure for repairs.
Weighing up the real risks with AstraZeneca
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VACCINE HESITANCY
Weighing up the real risks with AstraZeneca
Twenty-nine per cent of adult Australians surveyed have reported they are unlikely to get the COVID-19 jab (The Age, 19/5). The sideeffects are the most commonly cited reason, but many people also believe there is no rush to be vaccinated. This is despite exhortations from experts who tell us that we are not done with COVID-19 yet and a level of herd immunity is essential for the safe opening of our borders.
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Incredible work across health sector recognised
Associate Professor Margie Danchin has been recognised for her incredible work across the health sector during the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
Associate Professor Danchin was one of four winners of a 2021 BioMelbourne Network Women in Leadership Award announced today by Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for Jobs, MP Jane Garrett.
She received the Directors Award for leadership, impact and inspiring others amid the pandemic which included:
Leading a research program around vaccine uptake, focussing on education, communication and building vaccine confidence. The initiative has engaged with different priority and community groups via a series of virtual ‘Town Halls’ as well as the government at state and national level