I understand 560 new COVID cases were confirmed in #PNG yesterday (majority in NCD), but the official release is yet to go out. That is (another) new daily record. Two moderate beds apparently free in the POM Gen COVID isolation ward, others all full.
This👇. The passion and drive is just incredible. They are all so determined and dedicated despite the hurdles. As Australia prepares to welcome in tennis players from across the world, I hope we can accomodate 10 to 20 people from our nearest neighbour #PNG.
Covid has wreaked havoc for #PNG’s Olympic hopefuls. Many don’t have access to competition, coaches or basics they need (like ammunition). But they’re all still training hard and determined. They’re asking Australia to train there lead up to #tokyo2021 https://t.co/KwocyBN12J
numbers yet. There are also concerns the landslide may created a temporary dam which could pose a risk to communities downstream if it bursts. If that is the case army specialists may need to be brought in to clear the fallen earth. 2/2
Disaster response officials are expected to fly to the site of the landslide at Goilala in central #PNG today. The local MP flew in yesterday and stayed last night. Still no update as there is no mobile service there, 10 or more people may have been killed but no confirmed 1/2
A full on day in #PNG politics, and less than a week before Australian PM Scott Morrison is set to fly in. If you're after a recap: https://t.co/0XIs6QX41i #auspol
The US Government has today officially returned more than 100 artefacts, including some human remains, to the people of #PNG. The FBI has been working for 6 years to identify thousands of artefacts from around the world collected by a US citizen: https://t.co/Sgz5ywsKhi
Two wonderful journos who will undoubtedly do a great job telling distinctive #Pacific stories in the spirit of @carrierpidgin’s aplomb. Love your work @jo_m_chandler and @MaclellanNic
Just wondering how many people were involved in the chain of decision making, to allow this cartoon to be printed in the @westaustralian newspaper in 2020? I’m literally devastated this has been printed and our children have access to this. Honestly wish I was surprised though!!
Commissioner of Police and Controller David Manning issued directives for separate investigations into the police handling of 19 year old Jenelyn Kennedy case in the two years leading up to her death
"She said things along the lines of 'all Aboriginals are dole-bludgers, no-hopers, all unemployed, criminals' and she just kept going on."
Singleton High School teacher apologises after telling class Indigenous people are 'dole-bludgers and criminals'.
https://t.co/XuseKs4iuJ
The audacity of Credlin and @SkyNewsAust running a segment calling a large section of a community illiterate while making numerous factual errors.
And the privilege of not facing the consequences of being part of a vilified community. Probably why you think an apology is useful.
Deleted my tweet because I am literally exhausted speaking on racism.
I often think we can be better, but so long as powerful people, with powerful platforms continue to utilise racism, we will still be held back having discussions we should have out grown.
If you’re sick of us talking about racism, imagine how sick we are of being subjected to it. If you feel uncomfortable when we call it out, think how uncomfortable it is for us living with it. Also, sure apologise, but maybe also try harder to not do shit things to begin with
I’m really into these reports from New Zealand that a homeless man joined the queue for a 5-star hotel being used for covid quarantine and nabbed a free stay and two weeks of food.
...Don’t hate the player 🤹🏻♂️