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A teenager has lashed out at the government’s climate policy in a searing statement given at the School Strike for Climate today.

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May 21, 2021 - 2:21PM
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A teenager has accused the government of “destroying our future” in a searing statement given at the School Strike for Climate today.

Lily, 14, said she had attended the rally because she wants a future, in a video shared by Paul Mitchell, the principal climate change advisor at Save The Children Australia.

“I’m here at the climate strike today because I want a future. The government doesn’t seem to realise that what they’re doing is destroying our future.

“Supporting the Adani Mine is not okay. Stop burning coal. Save the planet.”

The strike is against the government’s endorsement of fossil fuels, including gas.

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‘Destroying our future’: Teen activist unleashes

A teenager has accused the government of “destroying our future” in a searing statement given at the School Strike for Climate today.

Picture: via Twitter

Lily, 14, said she had attended the rally because she wants a future, in a video shared by Paul Mitchell, the principal climate change advisor at Save The Children Australia.

“I’m here at the climate strike today because I want a future. The government doesn’t seem to realise that what they’re doing is destroying our future.

“Supporting the Adani Mine is not okay. Stop burning coal. Save the planet.”

The strike is against the government’s endorsement of fossil fuels, including gas.

"On May 21, we’re striking to tell the Morrison Government that if they care about our future, they must stop throwing money at gas," the School Strike 4 Climate said in a statement.

Government booed by students at climate rally

Students have gathered at climate change protests Sydney, Melbourne and capital cities around the country.

"On May 21, we’re striking to tell the Morrison Government that if they care about our future, they must stop throwing money at gas," the School Strike 4 Climate said in a statement.

Protesters in Melbourne were seen booing the government’s new plan to build a $600 million coal fired power station project.

“Give us a big boo if you’re angry about the government funneling money into gas projects, and refusing to act on the climate crisis,” one the speakers said at the Melbourne rally, before the crowd loudly booed.

Alert over Amazon email scam

Scamwatch has issued an alert over fake emails being sent to people pretending to be from online retailer Amazon.
The emails tell the recipient they’ve won a prize, before asking them for personal information.

Picture: Scamwatch.gov.au

“Scamwatch has received reports of emails pretending to be from Amazon. They claim you have won a prize and attempt to steal your personal information,” Scamwatch said in a statement.
“It’s a scam, so don’t click the link and delete the email.”

Car driven into water with passenger inside: reports

Police divers and ambulance crews are on the scene after a man drove his vehicle into waters on the NSW Central Coast.

The vehicle is reportedly sinking near a boat ramp in Woy Woy.

Picture: Lara Coffey via Twitter

"Paramedics are responding to reports of a sinking vehicle near Lyons Park boat ramp," NSW Ambulance said in a statement.

The car and driver have not resurfaced.

A passenger may also be inside the car, according to initial reports.

Dutton slams Queensland Premier over vaccine admission

Peter Dutton says Annastacia Palaszczuk should "roll her sleeve up now" after the Queensland Premier revealed she hadn't been vaccinated for COVID-19.

Speaking on the Today Show this morning, Mr Dutton implored Ms Palaszczuk show leadership amid dwindling vaccine numbers in Australia.

"I really don't understand the premier's position. I think in a position of leadership it is important, particularly now, to demonstrate that leadership and to make sure that you lead by example," he said.

Dutton's comments came after a new study revealed almost a third of Australians were unlikely to elect to receive the jab.

"The premier and the Chief Medical Officer in Queensland have let Queenslanders down and they need to, I think, go out today, roll their sleeve up and make a very public statement about the fact that they have got the vaccine and encourage other people to do it," he continued.

It came as Health Minister Greg Hunt revealed Australia would be receiving bolstered supplies of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, urging those in the highest risk category, over 50s, to get inoculated.

"I think what everybody has learnt out of this is we just don't know what the future holds," Mr Dutton continued.

"The ability for this investment to result not just in vaccines for whatever a future pandemic might mean, it also gives us a chance at responding better or finding a cure toward cancer, other cardiovascular disease, etc."

Gunnedah man dies after being tasered by police

A critical investigation is underway after a man, allegedly being aggressive towards police, died after being tasered.

Police were called to a home on Herbert St, in the country NSW town of Gunnedah, last night due to concerns about the behaviour of a 27-year-old man.

Two officers from the Oxley Police District arrived at the scene around 8pm.

Police allege the man became aggressive when officers attempted to speak with him.

OC spray and a taser were used as the police officers struggled with the man, before he lost consciousness.

An ambulance was called and police officers attempted CPR on the unconscious man before paramedics rushed him to Gunnedah Hospital.

He died at hospital, a short time later.

Sydney on alert after COVID-19 detected in sewage

Fragments of COVID-19 have been detected at a sewage plant that serves more than 40,000 Sydney residents across 15 suburbs.

NSW issued an alert on Friday morning after the disturbing find at the Homebush sewage network site.

The catchment covers Homebush West, Strathfield, Rookwood, Concord West, Sydney Olympic Park, Wentworth Point, Newington, Lidcombe, Homebush, Silverwater, Petersham, Liberty Grove, Rhodes, North Strathfield and Concord.

“NSW Health is aware of recent COVID-19 cases, several returned overseas travellers who live in this catchment,” the department said in a statement.

“People who are recently recovered from COVID-19 can continue to shed virus fragments into the sewerage system for several weeks even after they are no longer infectious.”

— with Erin Lyons, NCA Newswire

ABC reporter cops golden photobomb

We've seen some classic boneheading on Australian television, but this might take the cake for 2021.

In a PR move so clean it puts Roxy Jacenko to shame, Melbourne gentlemen's club Spearmint Rhino earned itself a five-second advertising slot on primetime television as ABC reporter Richard Willingham went to air.

A truck driving a billboard advertising free entry to the club saw its opportunity during the public broadcaster's 7pm live cross, expertly pulling up in front of the camera as Mr Willingham addressed the camera.

"The joys of live TV," the ABC journalist tweeted.

Celebrations break out in Gaza City following ceasefire

Traffic has clogged up in Gaza City as thousands take to the streets to celebrate the recent ceasefire in the Middle East.

Israel's security cabinet announced this morning it had unanimously agreed to a "mutual and unconditional" agreement to stop hostilities after close to 250 deaths across 11 days of conflict.

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