Minimalist Moving: 5 Ways to Declutter For a Lighter Load

When moving, it is essential to declutter before packing your belongings for several reasons. You have lesser things to pack. You only take things that you actually need to the new house or apartment. Plus, your removalists have fewer things to move. Minimalistic moving is recommended as it helps you save a lot of time. You can start by following the KonMari methods made famous by Marie Kondo, the author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. According to it, you should take assess everything in your house and decide what you need to keep and what you need bid farewell to. Read on to know more.

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Coronavirus: Drugs shortage fears lead to panic buying at pharmacies in Australia

Patients are being urged to not panic buy drugs amid the coronavirus outbreak, with reports of some people trying to stock up on their medications because of fears about shortages.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia (PGA) said there have been numerous reports of consumers trying to stock-up on prescription medicines because of fears the onset of COVID-19 might lead to medicine shortages in Australia.

Read more: https://www.9news.com.au/national/drugs-shortage-fears-panic-buying-pharmacies-australia/e7fc730a-0ee3-444f-a3e6-6161a57a67a7

Number of Australian coronavirus cases rises to 46 with first diagnosis in NT

The number of confirmed coronavirus patients in Australia rose to 46 on Wednesday following the diagnoses of several new cases around the country.

The Northern Territory recorded its first case late in the day, a 52-year-old tourist, who was placed in isolation at the Royal Darwin Hospital.

He has had limited contact with the local community and only recently arrived in Darwin via Sydney, NT Health said.

On Wednesday afternoon, Macquarie University confirmed a lecturer had tested positive for COVID-19 following their return from Iran.

Read more: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/number-of-australian-coronavirus-cases-rises-to-46-with-first-diagnosis-in-nt

Winston Peters wades into Australia-New Zealand debate on deportation

Dancing on the head of a pin at Parliament yesterday, Peters would not name Scott Morrison but was clear the issue is with the present Australian government and its prime minister.

A trans-Tasman sledging match has been playing out since Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attacked Morrison's hardline deportation policy in Sydney on Friday.

The gloves came off during the annual trans-Tasman catch-up.

"Australia is well within its rights to deport individuals who break your laws. New Zealand does the same. But we have a simple request. Send back Kiwis, genuine Kiwis - do not deport your people, and your problems,'' she said.

Read more; https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/410972/winston-peters-wades-into-australia-new-zealand-debate-on-deportation

Jeep commits to right-hand-drive and rebuilding trust in Australia

US car giant Jeep says it has no plans to walk away from right-hand-drive markets – even though its rival General Motors will retreat from Australia, Thailand and New Zealand by the end of 2021 after getting out of the UK, South Africa and India over the past three years.

The man in charge of Jeep in Australia, Kevin Flynn, said he has been advised by parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles that it is committed to right-hand-drive production.

“We are utterly committed to right-hand drive,” said Flynn. “That is the reason why there is so much focus on Australia now, and we should be playing a bigger role. Australia has not been a place that we can celebrate success recently and Detroit wants Australia to succeed.”

Read more: https://www.caradvice.com.au/832644/jeep-commits-to-right-hand-drive-and-rebuilding-trust-in-australia/