Morning Mail: Scores killed in Colombia quake; call for action on sudden cardiac deaths; car insurance costs soar
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? More than 100 people have been killed by a powerful 7.4 magnitude quake in western Colombia that caused dozens of buildings to collapse in several major cities. Back home, bereaved family members want the government to announce a public health…
More than 100 people were killed in a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia, causing dozens of buildings to collapse in major cities. The devastating quake has left families devastated and mourning their losses. Meanwhile, in Australia, grieving families are calling for the government to declare a public health emergency, as sudden cardiac arrests are one of the leading causes of death among young people.
The bird flu threat to Australia has shifted from a "fairytale belief" to a reality, with birders playing a crucial role in monitoring the situation. Car owners are advised to challenge their motor insurers over premium increases, as some companies are raising prices faster than inflation allows. Despite the grim headlines, falling house prices could be a positive development for mortgage holders.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions recently announced that Melissa Donnelly, the national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union, will take on the role of the next head of the trade union movement. The transport minister, Catherine King, stated that improved staff rostering will be implemented at Sydney airport following a near-miss collision that led to two workers being reassigned.
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