The Loop: COVID reinfection, 'exploding' California wildfires and a hefty price tag on Muhammad Ali's belt
Hi, this Monday, July 25. Here’s what you need to get started today.
One thing to know now
It has been revealed that prosecutors have dropped a child abuse case against a former school principal a Brisbane private boys school — who abused a child years later. It’s more than ABC Rory Callinan:
- The ABC unveils the 2004 decision as part of an investigation into former activities Nudgee St Joseph Universitas University Principal, Stephen David McLaughlin
- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said it dropped a child abuse case because it was unlikely to be convicted.
- The former Christian Brother is also suspected of being related to Dennis Norman Douglasan “old boy” Nudgee who confesses to child abuse in the 1990s
- McLaughlin is punished earlier this year abused a child he fostered in 2015. His lawyers say he denies the offense and they have appealed
- It christian brother has announced an investigation into the allegations
Read the full story here.
One thing you’ll hear more about: COVID reinfection
If not you, then you probably know someone who is facing their third (or so) bout with the virus. So what do we know about it?
- When Omicron appears to cause more reinfection than other variants, there is not enough substantial data to make conclusions about re-infection severity
- Countries hardest hit by COVID-19, such as New South Wales and victorian, have rough numbers detailing reinfection in the tens of thousands
- But countries include Queensland not tracking reinfection at all
- Lyndall Heather, a nurse from Darwin, has long-standing COVID-19 symptoms and has contracted the virus three times in two years. He said there was “a very real chance that I could get it again”
- And COVID check is starting today — investigating the deaths of 19 nursing home residents during the Sydney’s wabah outbreak New March House
News while you sleep
Let’s speed things up.
- More than 6,000 people has been ordered to evacuation as a fast moving fire near Yosemite National Park in California continues to spread. The state’s governor has called for a state of emergency for the area – and CalFire said “explosive fire behavior” challenged firefighters. It Oak Fire now one of the biggest wildfires in California this year
- It New South Wales Parliament may be recalled for urgent sitting this week, over the government’s failure to produce documents regarding by John Barilaro promise for a New York plum trading job (which he’s since pulled out of). Prime Minister Dominic Perrottet has acknowledged delays in getting documents to parliamentary committees, but he insists more will be submitted
News Australia is looking for
- Jonas Vingaard: He is now the first Dane to win Tour de France in more than 20 years. It’s not a good day for Australians Caleb Ewanwho missed the last sprint to the Champs-Elysees, is in eighth place
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- North Queensland Cowboys: That was the controversial victory of the NRL against Western Tiger. Left by one point, Cowboys call for review with one second left, claiming winger Kyle Feldt hampered. They got it — and kicked for win 27-26
One more thing: *big* price for Ali’s historic belt
This is without a doubt one of boxing’s most memorable moments — when Muhammad Ali bring out the scary George Foreman to win the heavyweight title.
Now “Rumbling in the Forest” championship belt has been sold at a great price ($US6.18 million) $8.9 million.
Proud owner? Jim Irsay, Owners of the Indianapolis Colts:
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Auction company director Chris Ivy said:
Maybe, but we bet none of the punches land.
That’s all for now
We’ll be back later with more.
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