Written by Guest Author: Aniket Panesar So it’s pretty clear, COVID-19 has not been good for the economy. The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in increased financial market volatility, depreciation of the Australian Dollar and has led to sharp increases in unemployment levels within Australia. Considering this, it has not been a good economic start for…
Stop. I was going to save my breathe on this atrocity, but I’ve had enough. This movement is fundamentally flawed. Anti-vaxxers argue that immunisations are dangerous, they are not. Do I need to say anything more? How many scientific studies, medical professionals, vaccination experts and government advertisement are required to understand that immunisations SAVE lives?…
Many people around the world are calling for an easing of restrictions. Shouldn’t we at least start to open up some areas? The worst of the virus is in the past, right? If we have learnt anything from this pandemic it should be 2 things, COVID-19 is highly contagious and can be deadly. 3 months…
This is a horrific and challenging time. There is nothing inherently positive about Coronavirus; it has destroyed economies around the world, broken down businesses and resulted in a widespread loss of life. What the mass media doesn’t provide us with, is hope. The media focus upon the tragic news stories and consistent consumption of this…
On the 19th of March, the Ruby Princess Cruise Ship was allowed to dock at Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia and all 2700 passengers were given the green light to disembark although 13 passengers had exhibited virus symptoms before reaching Sydney. Out of those 13 passengers who initially showed COVID-19 symptoms, 4 ultimately tested positive…
A few weeks ago, I wrote articles about why I love Donald Trump and why I love Bernie Sanders, which you can find here - https://thelevinelowdown.com/america-2020-election/. When I was writing those articles, it was looking like Bernie Sanders would comfortably win the Democratic nomination and challenge Donald Trump for the Presidency of the United States. 4…
The reaction to Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison’s handling of the Coronavirus pandemic has been mixed, to say the least. Some people have applauded his consistent effort, resilience and commitment to the Australia public by providing updates, listening to medical professionals and taking initiative. However, others have criticised the Prime Minister for not acting fast…
Lockdown is boring. Having to be inside for consecutive days with no endpoint set in place can be extremely difficult. Here are ten things you can do during lockdown to hopefully alleviate some boredom and set your mind on something else! 1. Make sure that you do some form of exercise every day! This can be…
Everything in the world is about Coronavirus. It has utterly transformed our way of life, and there is nothing else being reported on. Countless other issues in our world have been forgotten about, and just because they aren’t being reported, doesn’t mean they are still impacting millions of people. These are the forgotten ones, let’s…
Welcome to a new series on the blog! I don’t know about you, but I am already becoming bored with news about Covid-19, and it’s only going to get worse. Every media platform in the world is reporting almost solely on Coronavirus. It’s not surprising, but the endless stories will begin to take a toll…
The Top 5 Sporting Moments of the Week: 5. Players from NRL team the Canterbury Bulldogs send the league into chaos after investigations found two players engaging in sexual interactions with schoolgirls during a pre-season camp 4. Atletico Madrid defy the odds to defeat Liverpool at Anfield and progress into the quarterfinals of the Champions…
Bernie Sanders. A 78-year-old man from Brooklyn who is currently leading the Democratic presidential race. He is overwhelming progressive, incredibly experienced and believes he can defeat Donald Trump in the November election. This is why I love Bernie Sanders, and this is a new article in a purely American politics series in the lead up…
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