Month: April 2021

Cyberattack Affects UnitingCare Network, Hospitals in Queensland

Australian community services organisation UnitingCare experienced a cyberattack on Sunday, reportedly affecting at least two hospitals in its vast network in Queensland. The Wesley and St Andrews hospitals reportedly issued text messages to visiting medical staff at 2.20 p.m. on Monday advising them about the cybersecurity incident, The Courier Mail reported. In a statement provided…


Despite Beijing’s Tightening Control, Hong Kong’s Fight for Democratic Values, Freedom Continues: Emily Lau

The Chinese Communist Party’s encroachment on Hong Kong’s autonomy may mean the end of “one country, two systems” but it’s not the end of Hong Kong, says Emily Lau, former Democratic Party chair and legislator in Hong Kong. “The people will continue to fight, fight for what we believe in and fight for the values…


Western Australia Did Not Do Enough to Prevent Hotel Quarantine Outbreak: AMA

Australian Medical Association (AMA) President Dr. Omar Khorshid has said that the Western Australian (WA) government could have done more to prevent the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent 3-day lockdown. A report came in early April identifying the Mercure hotel as “high-risk” for ventilation issues, one of three in Perth. According to Khorshid, the problem lay…


Tuesday, April 27, 2021: Epoch Sudoku

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


Tuesday, April 27, 2021: Epoch Crossword

‘Any doctrine’, ‘Arugula alternative’, ‘Porky’s love’, ‘Suffers calendar confusion’, ‘British rule in colonial India’, ‘Jazz pianist Chick’, ‘Madagascar insect eater’, ‘Quick officiant’, and ‘”The Matrix” role’ are some of the clues in this crossword puzzle from the April 27, 2021 edition of The Epoch Times newspaper.


With Parties Polarized, Desire for Revenge Calls the Tune

“The people have spoken,” said former New York City mayor Ed Koch after the Democratic mayoral primary of 1989, “and they must be punished.” The understandably bitter Koch had just been defeated by David Dinkins and was bidding his farewell to politics. And in fact, the people were punished: the one-term Dinkins, who defeated Rudy…


China in Focus (April 26): Chinese Eatery Denies Sending Footage to China

A popular Chinese restaurant chain denies sending surveillance footage from overseas locations back to China. But some are doubting whether that’s true. The United States is stepping up to help India, coming after the White House faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to aid the ally. Five-hundred American scientists are under investigation…


Victorian Opposition Says State Budget Will Return to Surplus by 2026 if Elected

The Victorian opposition has pledged to bring the state budget back to surplus within five years if the Liberal and National coalition wins next year’s election. This announcement by shadow treasurer Louise Staley comes after the Andrews government announced a plan in November 2020 to overturn the COVID-19 induced economic downturn with an unprecedented $23.3…


Deep Dive (April 26): Republicans Criticize Harris for Visiting New Hampshire Amid Border Crisis

Vice President Kamala Harris has found herself in the hot seat, as lawmakers said she has yet to visit the U.S.-Mexico border, despite being the Biden administration’s point person. Harris visited New Hampshire to help support the Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan’s reelection bid in the state. The state GOP criticized her visit, writing on Twitter:…


Facebook Bans Federal MP Craig Kelly After Virus-Related Posts

Facebook has banned the main page of federal MP Craig Kelly following controversial CCP virus-related posts not in line with official health guidelines. “We don’t allow anyone, including elected officials, to share misinformation about COVID-19 that could lead to imminent physical harm or COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts,” a Facebook…