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Hello All, I have been working in the laser clinic as an assistant for a few years. I witness a variety of patients coming here for cosmetic procedures and skin problems. However, the highest numbers of people come here for tattoo removals. It is surprising that so many people have regrettable tattoos. There are many who come here with a lot of doubts about the treatment. We provide them with guidance and all the instructions to clear their misconceptions. Most of them think that laser will harm or burn their skin but that is not the truth. It does not affect the skin. It only works on the ink. So here is an article that will help you to understand the treatment in detail. https://www.freshskincanvas.com.au/what-does-tattoo-removal-do-to-your-skin/

 The US state of California is calling for help from Australia's top firefighters to battle hundreds of wildfires that are currently raging. The fires have destroyed at least 1,200 buildings and burned through more than 1 million acres of land. Californian authorities are also battling the COVID-19 pandemic, with the state accounting for the highest number of infections in the country. Read more:  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-27/california-asks-for-australian-help-to-battle-hundreds-of-fires/12599796

 When the clock ticked over to 2020, Australia was in the grip of a brutal drought and unprecedented bushfires. But in the months since, while many of us were indoors avoiding the pandemic, nature has started its slow recovery. That is the message of our new analysis released today. Every year, my colleagues and I collate a vast number of measurements made by satellites, field sensors and people. We process the data and combine them into a consistent picture of the state of our environment. Read more:  https://theconversation.com/need-a-mood-lift-weve-tracked-4-ways-australias-environment-has-repaired-itself-in-2020-144949

 An extra $621m per year is needed to lift all aged care homes in Australia up to “basic standards”, according to research conducted for the aged care royal commission. The research found “there’s not a lot of fat to trim” in a system already “constrained by funding”, and singled out for-profit aged care facilities as being the least likely in the sector to provide the best quality of care to older Australians. Read more:  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/27/australian-aged-care-homes-found-to-require-621m-more-a-year-to-reach-basic-standards

 AGL has become the first Australian company to join EV100, a global initiative to make electric vehicles the norm by 2030. AGL’s commitment will see it transition its 400-strong fleet of corporate cars transition to EVs, one of the few proactive shifts the energy giant is making to meet its updated climate statement. Read more:  https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2020/08/27/agl-becomes-first-aussie-company-to-join-ev100/

  Hi Everyone, I shifted into my new office in the Melbourne CBD after waiting for 20 years for the opportunity. Although I had to pay higher rent, I was happy to be in the most sought-after place. I had dreamt of a spacious and modern office for my consultancy firm for years. Finally, my dream was realised. It felt so good. However, it was short-lived happiness as the COVID-19 pandemic brought my world upside down. It has been devastating to witness how the businesses have been affected. Melbourne has been at the forefront as the number of cases is rising and now we are entering Stage 4 lockdown which has made us even more vulnerable. I was worried about my company but things have managed to move swiftly as most of my staff is now working remotely. A few other management members and I have been coming to the office and maintain all the safety precautions. I was relieved to know about the commercial tenancy relief being offered by the government. However, I have not applied for i...

 The full extent of the COVID-19 crisis on Australia's airline industry has been revealed after Qantas announced it had crashed to a "devastating" $2.7 billion loss yesterday. The West Australian’s aviation editor Geoffrey Thomas will join The West Live host Jenna Clarke this morning to discuss the future of an industry riding its worst turbulence in its 100-year history. The national airline posted a $2.7b statutory loss before tax, mainly on non-cash writedowns, with revenue down $4b in the last six months of the year. Read more:   https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/the-west-live-aviation-editor-geoffrey-thomas-to-discuss-coronavirus-impact-the-future-of-travel-in-australia-ng-b881643857z .

 The first Chinese-Australian to join the Victorian Bar was born in June 1876, in a small town 200km (125 miles) northeast of Melbourne. Admitted to the Bar to practise as a barrister and lawyer in 1903, William Ah Ket joined a conservative profession two years after the introduction of the White Australia policy, the notorious suite of laws designed to prevent non-Europeans from migrating to Australia. Read more:  https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3097685/australias-first-asian-lawyer-william-ah-ket-who-battled-racism-and  

 Qantas says it is unlikely to restart its international travel network before July 2021, despite the federal government's hopes to have a coronavirus vaccine available to all Australians by early next year. The airline has already suffered a $4 billion revenue hit from the COVID-19 crisis, reporting an underlying profit before tax of $124 million for the 2019/20 financial year - a 90.6 per cent decline - compared to $1.33 billion the year before. Read more:  https://www.sbs.com.au/news/qantas-boss-alan-joyce-says-international-travel-is-unlikely-from-australia-before-july-next-year

 A large mass of Antarctic air that has broken away from the icy continent is heading towards Australia and is set to bring a drop in temperatures over the weekend. Global weather satellites have captured detailed images of the polar-temperature air mass, which looks like a large wave of speckled cloud cover heading north over the Southern Ocean. "The cold air will move further north on Thursday before spreading over southeastern Australia between Friday and Sunday, causing widespread low-level snow in multiple states," Weatherzone meteorologist Ben Domensino said. Read more:  https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-weather-antarctica-icy-air-mass-heading-north-cold-conditions-hobart-melbourne-canberra-sydney-adelaide/3021344d-27bf-4b64-a5e4-8f1f4bbc1ec0

When you are moving out, cleaning the rental property can be taxing, both physically and mentally. It is never easy to clean a house thoroughly when you are occupied with other moving responsibilities. In this situation, reliable end of lease cleaners can be very helpful. They take care of the entire cleaning task that not only allows you to focus on your moving but also increase your chances of getting the bond back. I have recently moved to  Coburg suburb of Melbourne and hire professional cleaners to clean my previous rental house. Therefore, I am here to share what you can expect from the reliable end of lease cleaners.   Professional Cleaning When you are hiring  reliable end of lease cleaners, the first thing you can expect from them is  professional cleaning. They use their modern cleaning tool, advanced methods and a cleaning checklist to make sure that every corner of the property looks sparkling clean. When you get this level of cleaning, it increases...

 Earlier this month, there were media reports that Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly had posted to Facebook advocating the anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, as a treatment for COVID-19. Kelly went so far as to suggest Victorian Labor Premier Daniel Andrews might have to do some solid prison time after blocking its use. It might be recalled that Kelly’s preselection for the federal seat of Hughes had been in some difficulty before the last election, until he was reputedly saved by his leader, Scott Morrison. Read more:   https://theconversation.com/australias-politicians-have-learned-that-in-the-era-of-coronavirus-the-future-comes-at-you-fast-144057

 A surfer has died in Sydney amid wild weather that led to the evacuation of towns across New South Wales at the weekend. NSW police have confirmed that at 12.45pm on Monday witnesses pulled an unconscious surfer from the water at Collaroy, on Sydney’s northern beaches. Read more:   https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/10/nsw-wild-weather-south-coast-towns-evacuated-amid-flood-warnings

 Australia's vibrant Lebanese community is in grieving after the nation's only victim of the horror explosion in Beirut was identified as two-year-old Isaac Oehlers. Isaac Oehlers Australian victim of Beirut explosion Isaac Oehlers is the Australian victim of the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday (Supplied) The toddler's exact cause of death remains unknown, but his devastated family today issued a statement to say they are "heartbroken by the sudden and tragic loss of our beautiful boy following the disaster in Beirut." Read more:  https://www.9news.com.au/national/beirut-explosion-australian-victim-confirmed-family-statement/8bb09298-ab12-414e-a452-b100ddcbe173#close

 Marcus Towner and his family were meant to be sunning themselves on a European beach right now. Key points: An estimated $10 billion in holiday bookings have been cancelled Consumer bodies have received thousands of complaints Travel agents are spending hours chasing refunds to no avail Their five-week itinerary included Croatia, Italy and the Greek islands before culminating in the wedding of friends in London. Instead, like so many other Australians, they are waiting to recoup thousands of dollars owed to them in refunds for their holiday which was cancelled in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic. Read more:  https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-10/billions-tied-up-in-cancelled-holidays-from-coronavirus/12518578

  Hello All, I planned to undertake the laser tattoo removal treatment and got to know a lot about the procedure. It has not been an easy ride. I had to build my immune system and give up on alcohol and smoking in order to get the best result. However, it has been worth it. Also, I have been able to improve my health and am exercising and drinking water regularly. All of these are important to make sure that your healing process is not obstructed in any way. Also, these are equally important to make sure that there is no scarring. So here is an article that provides you with vital tips to prevent scarring during laser tattoo removal.  https://www.freshskincanvas.com.au/does-tattoo-removal-leave-scars-5-tips-to-prevent-scarring/  

 The government’s Covid-19 commission poses an enduring risk to Australian democracy and must be overhauled, including by the creation of a public and mandatory conflict-of-interest register, a new paper has warned. A University of Melbourne policy brief scrutinising the functioning of the National Covid-19 Commission advisory board found the body suffered from a lack of transparency, had no legislative underpinning, and had not employed an independent appointment process to select its members. Read more:  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/06/australias-covid-commission-risks-subversion-of-democracy-academic-warns

 Forget the coronavirus – there’s another far more insidious pandemic that has emerged from the darkness and taken a swift grip on Australia. It began festering in Victoria – namely Melbourne – several weeks ago but is rapidly spreading throughout the rest of the country, with recent examples of infection in Sydney and Brisbane. No community is safe. No public health measure seems robust enough to slow the spread. We are all at risk. Read more: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/the-other-pandemic-gripping-australia-stupidity/news-story/243c38ef42e058274fb799f1faf0018f  

 The new measures have been introduced due to rising coronavirus infections being reported in Victoria. Visitors will need to remain at a hotel for 14 days at their own expense. All returning New South Wales residents, unless they live within the state's border regions, will only be allowed to return via Sydney Airport. Victoria has been reporting record rates of new infections despite being four weeks into lockdown. Read more:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-53688427  

 The South Australian Government's No Jab No Play laws come into effect today, with children up to the age of six who have not been fully immunised now unable to attend early childcare services. Key points: Unvaccinated children won't be accepted to day care or pre-school from today COVID-19 has shone a light on the value of available vaccinations for other diseases Anti-vaxxers have launched legal action in attempts to stop the laws The law attempts to ensure children and the people they encounter are protected against preventable diseases. "Families should be able to send their child to an early childhood service, confident that it's as safe as it can be," Health Minister Stephen Wade said. In Australia, the vaccination schedule starts from the time a child is born and continues until they are four. The director of the State Government's Communicable Disease Control Branch said she was confident that in that time children could be immunised against most prev...

Hey All, I have never been a very hard working individual, so I had been living off the amount of rent I got from my leased property. However, things changed drastically after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. It turned my life upside down as my wife lost her job, and we managed to keep things going with the rent and the savings we had for the past few months. Then I got the final blow when my tenant refused to pay the rent even though he was not facing any financial problems. He works with an IT firm which has been operating online and he is working from home during the lockdown and is getting paid his full salary. He is just using the pandemic as an excuse to not to pay the rent. I was feeling helpless as I had no other source of income. I had no idea how to get the rental income. So I asked him to vacate but he told me that I could not do so during the six month period starting from 29 March. I was shocked to hear this and started reading about the new laws. I got to know, as ...

Australia is in the depths of a Covid-19 induced recession and with the situation only worsening in Victoria, there is little reason for optimism among those who are looking for work. Guardian Australia asked readers about their experiences being made unemployed and trying to get back into the workforce: Read more:  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/05/i-feel-i-will-never-get-another-job-australian-readers-on-searching-for-work-in-the-covid-recession

People living in some of Australia's remotest communities have been sharing photos revealing the staggering prices they are being forced to pay for basic groceries. The photos, submitted to a parliamentary inquiry into food security and prices in Indigenous communities, include a $16 pack of sausages, a 3-litre container of milk for $7.30, a tin of Spam for $7.70 and apples for $8.30 a kilo. Read more:  https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-food-prices-why-people-in-remote-areas-are-paying-90-percent-more-for-groceries/2d53b9c9-a1ed-4cd0-8e4f-721fb11a003d

The Australian government will reopen the detention facility on the remote territory of Christmas Island to house people currently in immigration detention on the Australian mainland. The Australian Border Force confirmed on Tuesday evening that people currently in immigration detention woud be “temporarily” transferred to the centre at North West Point on Christmas Island, where Australians returning from Wuhan were held in the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more:  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/04/australian-government-to-reopen-christmas-island-detention-centre-during-covid-19-crisis

A crackdown on jobkeeper compliance has cut off 9,000 businesses who had been receiving the wage subsidy, as accountant groups and small business advocates warn that tough eligibility requirements which exclude recent start-ups could stifle entrepreneurship and halt “Australia’s next Atlassian”. The warning of a potential lull in new businesses comes after an earlier alert, first issued by members of the National Tax Liaison Group to Treasury in June, that a technicality in the jobkeeper legislation threatened “financial and emotional” hardship for thousands of newly established sole traders who recently started businesses. Read more:  https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/05/jobkeeper-crackdown-9000-businesses-cut-off-payments-application-eligibility-dates