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Darwin, Australia 🇦🇺 🇵🇭
21/05/2026

Darwin, Australia 🇦🇺
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Australia: Decision to quarantine 6 passengers on ship infected with HantavirusUPDATE: Australia Takes High-Precaution S...
12/05/2026

Australia: Decision to quarantine 6 passengers on ship infected with Hantavirus
UPDATE: Australia Takes High-Precaution Stance on Hantavirus Cruise Repatriation
​The Australian Government has confirmed that six passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship, MV Hondius, are being repatriated this week. While all six are currently in good health and showing no symptoms, they will enter a mandatory three-week quarantine upon arrival.
​📍 The Plan
​The group—consisting of four Australian citizens, one permanent resident, and one New Zealander—will be flown into a RAAF base in Western Australia. From there, they will be transferred immediately to the Bullsbrook Centre for National Resilience (a facility originally built for the COVID-19 pandemic).
​🇦🇺 Why the Strict Response?
​Health Minister Mark Butler noted that while some countries are opting for home isolation, Australia is implementing one of the "strongest responses" globally. The decision for a 21-day facility quarantine is a precautionary move due to:
​The rare Andes strain of hantavirus, which has a small risk of human-to-human transmission.
​The long-haul flight from Tenerife in a small aircraft, which increases the potential risk of close-contact exposure.
​🩺 The Context
​The Outbreak: The MV Hondius was on an Antarctic voyage when a rare hantavirus outbreak occurred, tragically resulting in three deaths and several other infections.
​Incubation Period: Authorities will monitor the group closely, noting the virus can have an incubation period of up to 42 days.
​Public Safety: The Chief Health Officer has reassured the public that there is no risk to the broader community given these strict biosecurity measures.
​The government’s primary focus remains the safe return of these travelers while ensuring the health of all Australians.
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Gold Coast, Australia 🇦🇺 i love Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️
07/05/2026

Gold Coast, Australia 🇦🇺 i love Australia 🇦🇺 ♥️

Queen Victoria Gardens and Kings Domain are where Melbourne slows down to a golden, peaceful rhythm. Wandering through t...
06/05/2026

Queen Victoria Gardens and Kings Domain are where Melbourne slows down to a golden, peaceful rhythm. Wandering through these leafy paths feels like a quiet, warm escape—a beautiful slice of calm in the very heart of our city

04/05/2026

What a beautiful road

29/04/2026

Australia 🇦🇺 Move on Truck 🛻

A full disc image of Earth, as seen from the Orion Crew Module. The planet is a pale blue, swirling with white clouds an...
03/04/2026

A full disc image of Earth, as seen from the Orion Crew Module. The planet is a pale blue, swirling with white clouds and glowing slightly lighter blue in place from reflected light. At lower left, a large brown landmass is Africa, with Spain and Portugal with twinkling lights where the planet curves. At top right, auroras glow in a thin green glow, just barely separated from the planet's surface. Earth is set against the black of space (pic:

NASA/R.Wiseman)

Sydney Australia opera house 🏠 night view
07/01/2026

Sydney Australia opera house 🏠 night view



Sydney Harbour Bridge 🌉 night view 🇵🇭
07/01/2026

Sydney Harbour Bridge 🌉 night view


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