Month: April 2021

Sydney University Reports $106.6 Million Surplus as Domestic Enrolments Rise

The University of Sydney is the latest member of the Group of Eight universities to report an operating surplus for 2020 despite the border lockdowns, which cost the sector around $1.8 billion in total revenue. On Thursday, Vice-Chancellor Stephen Garton reported that the university had an operating surplus of $106.6 million (US$82.3 million) last year…


Aussie MP Won’t Run for Reelection, Cites Media’s ‘Dominant Influence’ on Politics

Queensland MP George Christensen has said that mainstream media and cultural institutions have a dominant influence on Australian politics, which adversely affect “key conservative issues.” This was one of the reasons Christensen outlined when announcing on Thursday night that he will not be renominating as the Liberal National Party (LNP) candidate for the federal seat…


Australia Expands Vaccine Rollout, With Pfizer Vaccine Reserved for Under 50s

The Federal Government has limited the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to Australians under 50 while preparing to expand the AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine rollout to those over 50 from May. “With a few exceptions, Pfizer is now restricted to those under 50,” Dr. Brendan Murphy, the Secretary of the Department of Health, told a press conference after…


LeBron Should ‘Focus on Basketball,’ Trump Says After NBA Star’s Post on Police Shooting

Former President Donald Trump issued a brief statement on LeBron James on Thursday, criticizing the basketball player’s statements. “LeBron James should focus on basketball rather than presiding over the destruction of the NBA, which has just recorded the lowest television RATINGS, by far, in the long and distinguished history of the League,” Trump wrote. “His…


Trump Issues Statement on LeBron James’s Angry Twitter Post on Police Shooting

Former President Donald Trump issued a brief statement on LeBron James on Thursday, criticizing the basketball player’s statements. “LeBron James should focus on basketball rather than presiding over the destruction of the NBA, which has just recorded the lowest television RATINGS, by far, in the long and distinguished history of the League,” Trump wrote. “His…


Royal Commission Into Veteran Suicide ‘Supremely Important’: RSL

The Returned and Services League (RSL) has welcomed the Australian government’s announcement of a royal commission into veteran suicide rates, saying it was supremely important and a matter of urgency. RSL National President Major General Greg Melick said the organisation looked forward to providing input, advice, and support to the federal government on this issue. “The issue…


Friday, April 23, 2021: Epoch Sudoku

Easy Some benefits of playing Sudoku may include reducing anxiety and stress, and improving concentration, problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and memory.


Friday, April 23, 2021: Epoch Crossword

‘Baby buggy’, ‘Boxing prize’, ‘U.S. Army medal’, ‘Turner and others’, ‘Strand’, ‘Luke Skywalker foe’, ‘Swaggering’, ‘Roman emperor after Galba’, ‘Sea World attraction’, ‘Valuable rocks’, and ‘Curiosity’ are some of the clues in this crossword puzzle from the April 23, 2021 edition of The Epoch Times newspaper.


CDC ‘Looking At’ Whether Masks Are Still Needed Outdoors

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is “looking at” whether people should continue to wear masks outdoors amid the pandemic. “This is a question that we’re looking at,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said on the “Today” show when asked about the matter. “One of the things I think that’s really important to understand…


General: Afghan Military Will Collapse Without Some US Help

WASHINGTON—Afghanistan’s military “will certainly collapse” without some continued American support once all U.S. troops are withdrawn, the top U.S. general for the Middle East told Congress Thursday. Gen. Frank McKenzie also said he was very concerned about the Afghan government’s ability to protect the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, said…