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December 27 coronavirus news

The coronavirus pandemic has brought countries to a standstill. Meanwhile, vaccinations have already started in some countries as cases continue to rise. Follow here for the latest.
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Australia: Permanent changes to the bankruptcy threshold - Kott Gunning

A recent government media release announced an increase in the minimum dollar threshold for issuing a Bankruptcy Notice.
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Trump’s Favorite Newspaper Gives Up On Him: ‘It’s Time To End This Dark Charade’

“Mr. President, it’s time to end this dark charade,” the editorial began in the tabloid.
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The New York Post Rips Trump’s ‘Shameful’ Attack On Fair Vote As ‘Undemocratic Coup’

“Mr. President, it’s time to end this dark charade,” the editorial began in the tabloid, owned by Rupert Murdoch.
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Australia: Ordinary and customary turnover – Redundancy challenge dismissed by High Court - People + Culture Strategies

The Court looks at multiple factors to determine if termination is due to the ordinary and customary turnover of labour.
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Zhang Zhan: China jails citizen journalist for Wuhan reports

Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence.
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Citizen journalist jailed for Wuhan reports

Zhang Zhan, who reported on China's first coronavirus outbreak, has received a four year sentence.
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Australia: Are wind farm turbines a fixture or a fitting? Christmas comes early for a wind farm tenant in Victoria - ClarkeKann Lawyers

This case considered the rateable value of certain rural land in Victoria, the subject of various wind farm leases.
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Uganda's Bobi Wine says his bodyguard was 'deliberately' run over and killed

Ugandan presidential opposition candidate Bobi Wine said one of his bodyguards was run over and killed Sunday by a military police truck, while taking a journalist to the hospital.
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Uganda candidate says bodyguard was killed

Ugandan presidential opposition candidate Bobi Wine said one of his bodyguards was run over and killed Sunday by a military police truck, while taking a journalist to the hospital.
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Brexit: Britons warned to prepare for 'some disruption'

Ministers warn of "practical and procedural changes" when the Brexit transition period ends this week.
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Australia: Buttocks slapping among friends did not constitute sexual harassment - People + Culture Strategies

Organisations should implement policies, procedures and education around grey areas of acceptable conduct for employees.
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Schedule, TV information set for Dolphins and NFL's Week 17

The NFL has scheduled a 1 p.m. kickoff for next Sunday's Dolphins game at Buffalo. The game will be regionally televised by CBS. The Dolphins will make the playoffs if ... Click to Continue »
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Australia: Workplace culture – A proactive approach to bullying and harassment - People + Culture Strategies

Organisations should take active steps to audit and rectify workplace cultural issues rather than await adverse reporting.
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NFL announces Week 17 schedule changes, with Washington-Eagles on Sunday Night Football

The NFL announced schedule changes for Week 17, and not surprisingly, the Washington Football Team's game against the Eagles will be the last of the 256 games played this season. The league moved the Washington-Philadelphia game to Sunday N
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Liveblogging the pandemic: 'The heroes of our blog are the readers'

After almost 12 months of charting developments as Covid sweeps the world, I look forward to better news next yearJoin the million-plus people supporting independent Guardian journalismIn February this year, when I was offered the job of liveblogger and reporter on the Guardian’s foreign desk in Australia, my boss told me to read up about the new coronavirus. “It looks like you’ll probably be doing a bit of that,” she said.Nearly ten months after boarding the flight from Beirut, where I was livi...
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This 22-course mega-collection can get you on track to become a certified project manager

The median average salary for an American project manager is currently over $115,000 a year. As you'd expect from an employee earning a paycheck that size, companies don't hand those titles out to just anyone. To assume a proper project management position with a respected company, that person has to have an assortment of certifications, as well as a proven ability to implement a methodology around any new venture and guide it safely to a successful end.  — Read the rest
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Golf legend returns to hospital for COVID-19 treatment

Greg Norman was back at the hospital Sunday "getting an infusion of Bamlanivimab antibody" after he tested positive for COVID-19.         [Author: USA TODAY]
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Australia: Safety precautions - reasonable or burdensome? - Travis Schultz & Partners

In workers' compensation negligence claims, employers should have taken preventative measures against potential risks.
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BREAKING NEWS: Dolphins at Bills Kickoff Time Officially Announced

The NFL announced on Sunday evening that next week's game between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills will take place at 1 pm eastern time. The Cleveland/Pittsburgh game will also take place at 1 pm as well. A Pittsburgh victory will autom
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Covid-19: Hospitals face 'pressure' as coronavirus cases rise

Rising demand is down to the "rapid spread" of the new variant of Covid-19, health bosses say.
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English hospitals under 'pressure' as Covid cases rise

Rising demand is down to the "rapid spread" of the new variant of Covid-19, health bosses say.
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Dolphins close in on playoff berth, high pick in 2021 draft

Although the Dolphins are 1-7 in their past eight trips to Buffalo, one thing to consider is how Bills coach Sean McDermott might approach the game since a first-round bye won"t be on the line. McDermott"s priority could be keeping his tea
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Trump signs bill almost a week after calling it a 'disgrace'

On Christmas Eve, staff at Mar-a-Lago made preparations for President Donald Trump to sign the Covid-19 relief package and government funding bill, a holiday gift of relief to millions of Americans suffering in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Unemployment benefits extended only after aid lapsed

On Christmas Eve, staff at Mar-a-Lago made preparations for President Donald Trump to sign the Covid-19 relief package and government funding bill, a holiday gift of relief to millions of Americans suffering in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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The legislation, packaged with government funding, extends unemployment aid to millions and averts a federal shutdown

On Christmas Eve, staff at Mar-a-Lago made preparations for President Donald Trump to sign the Covid-19 relief package and government funding bill, a holiday gift of relief to millions of Americans suffering in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Seven killed in knife attack in northeast China

At least seven people were killed Sunday morning by a knife-wielding attacker in northeast China, according to state media.
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2020 NFL playoff races, standings: Rams, Bears, Cardinals fighting for wild card spots in NFC

Here's a look at the NFL standings during the Week 16 slate of games
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Miami Dolphins watch as perfect Sunday unfolds after Saturday victory

If there could possibly be a perfect Sunday in the NFL, the Miami Dolphins watched it unfold today. The Miami Dolphins were able to relax a bit after their Sunday night victory in Las Vegas and the fortunes that shined upon them continued t
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Police name Nashville bomber and release new video

• New video shows officer walk out of frame just before powerful blast • Officer: RV message changed and played a song by Petula Clark
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