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Drug trade fuelled western NSW virus spike

The illicit drug trade has been blamed as the source of a major coronavirus outbreak in western NSW. Dubbo mayor Stephen Lawrence told the Senate’s coronavirus committee on Thursday that a drug dealer who visited Sydney brought the virus to the major regional hub. “The truth that virtually dare not speak its name is that… Read More: Drug trade fuelled western NSW virus spike »

Three new virus cases in Western Australia

Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Western Australia, including two on board a ship anchored off the state’s north-west coast. WA Health Minister Roger Cook on Thursday said one of the new cases was a returned traveller from the United Kingdom, while the other two were crew members of a bulk carrier… Read More: Three new virus cases in Western Australia »