By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) -More than half of Australia s adult population were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Friday, authorities said, as they step up inoculations in hopes of easing restrictions while cases linger near daily record levels in Victoria. Australia is grappling with a third wave of infections from the highly infectious Delta variant that has led to lockdowns in its two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne, and the capital, Canberra, affecting nearly half the country s 25 million people. These tough curbs and a decision to shut construction sites for two weeks over the rapid spread of the virus among workers triggered anti-lockdown protests in Melbourne, Australia s second-largest city, for three straight days. Police made some arrests in Melbourne on Friday, local media reported, as they look to prevent more protests. As most of Australia s southeast remains under strict stay-at-home restrictions, virus-free Western Australia is gearing up to host the Austr
Australia must match developed nations and commit to cutting carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, or face higher borrowing costs, its treasurer said on Friday, as pressure builds on the government to firm up climate policies ahead of a key summit.
SYDNEY (Reuters) -More than half of Australia's adult population were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Friday, authorities said, as they step up inoculations in hopes of easing restrictions while cases linger near daily record levels in Victoria.
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