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7 Household Cleaning Products You Should Never Mix

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There are certain cleaning products, such as white vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and bleach that are safe when used alone. However, they can cause dangerous fumes when mixed with other products. It is good to know everything about the cleaning products and their reactions before mixing two different products. Here is a complete guide which includes 7 household cleaning products that you should never mix. These are some of the common products that can help you transform your home like a pro. However, keep this article in mind before preparing a safe and sound cleaner at home. https://www.bondcleaninginhobart.com.au/7-household-cleaning-products-you-should-never-mix/

Not every player gets it right in Australia first time’: Tom Moody confident KL Rahul will convert IPL form in Tests

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 Former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody has backed KL Rahul to perform well in Australia, especially during the four-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy starting December 17 in Adelaide. Rahul was included in all three squads – Tests, ODIs and T20Is for the tour of Australia, making a comeback in India’s Test squad having last in whites in August of last year. Moody believes the in-form Rahul, who so far has scored 595 runs at an average of 59.50, will be well on his way with a little confidence.  https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/not-every-player-gets-it-right-in-australia-first-time-tom-moody-confident-kl-rahul-will-convert-ipl-form-in-tests/story-PSJpZSCQHkCN4dEAl2VwuO.html

Australian measure of poverty unnecessary because welfare is 'comprehensive and targeted'

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 Australia does not need an official poverty measure because its welfare system is “comprehensive” and “targeted”, according to the social services minister. At a Senate estimates hearing on Wednesday, Anne Ruston faced questions about the government’s plans for the permanent rate of the jobseeker payment, temporarily set at $815 a fortnight, up from the pre-pandemic level of $565. Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/oct/28/australian-measure-of-poverty-unnecessary-because-welfare-is-comprehensive-and-targeted 

'None Of This Has Been Easy': Melbourne, Australia, Ends Its 111-Day Lockdown

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 Melbourne, the second-most populous city in Australia, ended its 111-day lockdown on Wednesday. The state of Victoria, where Melbourne is located, eased restrictions after recording zero new coronavirus cases on Monday — for the first time since June. "Now is the time to open up," Daniel Andrews, the state's top official, said during a media briefing. "Now is the time to congratulate every single Victorian for staying the course." The city of 5 million people will still limit residents to traveling within 25 kilometers (about 16 miles) of their homes. A border between regional Victoria and Melbourne will also remain. Read more:  https://www.npr.org/2020/10/28/928793228/none-of-this-has-been-easy-melbourne-australia-ends-its-111-day-lockdown 

India’s Tour Of Australia 2020-21: Cricket Australia Confirms The Dates And Venues, Complete Schedule Released

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 Cricket Australia (CA), on Wednesday, has released the complete schedule of India’s tour of Australia that is set to begin from November 27 this year. Cricket Australia has confirmed the dates and venues of the three ODIs, three T20Is, and the four-Test matches that are scheduled to take place during the tour. Read more: https://cricketaddictor.com/cricket/indias-tour-of-australia-2020-21-cricket-australia-confirms-the-dates-and-venues-complete-schedule-released/ 

How To Remove Limescale From Toilets?

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After a time, we all accept limescale stains as part of the toilets. Some stains remain stubborn and don’t go away even when you clean the toilet regularly. It could be happening because you are not cleaning the toilet correctly. If you have hire professional cleaners then they would know how to clean the toilets to get rid of any stain or spots.     However, as a non-specialist you may be unaware of the products and tools required. So, I have shared with you a wonderful article that outlines why removing limescale is important and different ways to remove the deposits. Please read the article now and gain valuable information. https://www.bondcleaninginhobart.com.au/how-to-remove-limescale-from-toilets/

Bipartisan Senate letter backs India’s inclusion of Australia in Malabar naval exercise

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 A bipartisan group of Senators has written to India’s Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu backing India’s decision to invite Australia to the annual Malabar naval exercise. The letter also asks India to join the Blue Dot Network — a U.S.-led collaboration with Australia and Japan that supports private-sector led infrastructure financing opportunities in response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The letter says strengthening the Quad — the group comprising India, the U.S., Australia and Japan — has become especially important in the face of China’s “rising military and economic assertiveness”.  https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bipartisan-senate-letter-backs-indias-inclusion-of-australia-in-malabar-naval-exercise/article32910969.ece 

Covid virus ‘survives for 28 days’ in lab conditions

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 The virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days, researchers say. The findings from Australia's national science agency suggest SARS-Cov-2 can survive for far longer than thought. However, the experiment was conducted in the dark. UV light has already been shown to kill the virus. Some experts have also thrown doubt on the actual threat posed by surface transmission in real life. Read more:  https://www.bbc.com/news/health-54500673 

Australia to partake Malabar naval drills; China says exercise should be conducive to regional peace

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China on Tuesday said it has "taken note" of India's announcement that Australia will join the annual Malabar naval exercises along with the US and Japan, underlining that military cooperation should be "conducive" to regional peace and stability. India on Monday announced that Australia will join the upcoming Malabar exercise which effectively means that all the four-member countries of the 'Quad' or Quadrilateral coalition will be participating in the mega drill. Read more: https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/australia-to-partake-malabar-naval-drills-with-japan-india-us-china-says-should-be-conducive-to-regional-peace/670277 

China Can Hurt Australia for Malabar Exercise But QUAD is Bracing

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 Earlier this week, India formally invited Australia to join the large-scale naval exercises to be conducted in the Bay of Bengal (3-6 November) and the Arabian Sea (17-20 November), involving in addition to the navies of India and Australia naval assets of the US and Japan. This is a very significant development—if not militarily, certainly symbolically—for the future of peace and security in the Indo-Pacific. This will be the first time that the navies of the four countries will be participating together in naval exercises. Read more: https://www.thequint.com/voices/opinion/china-australia-quad-india-malabar-naval-exercise-2020 

The Best DIY End Of Lease Cleaning Tips

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Sprucing up the leased property at the end of your lease requires a lot of planning, efforts and time. You need to remove accumulated dust, dirt, stubborn stains, grease, mould and mildew from almost all surfaces around the property. You can either hire trained end of lease cleaners in Hobart or do it yourself with the help of this article. It includes everything – from creating a standard checklist to cleaning from the top, etc. You can keep all these tips in mind while performing the job. For more information, read the entire article and get your bond back without any dispute. https://www.bondcleaninginhobart.com.au/the-best-diy-end-of-lease-cleaning-tips/

Asia Today: Australian state warns non-complying public

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 MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The premier of Australia’s Victoria state is stepping up his fight with members of the public who don’t comply with pandemic regulations, saying close contacts of those infected who refuse a test will have to spend 21 days in quarantine. The state government has announced mandatory quarantine will be extended by 10 days for close contacts if they decide not to be tested on the 11th day of isolation. The change will come into effect at midnight Sunday. Read more https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-pandemics-australia-state-governments-victoria-53480973315d8b69608aa52943c1c1fc 

Humpback whales enter crocodile river 'in Australian first'

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 Australian officials say they will try to guide a humpback whale out of a crocodile-infested river in the Northern Territory after it got lost and ended up 30km (18.5 miles) inland. The whale and others were on an annual sea migration when some of them "took a wrong turn", experts believe. Two whales were later able to swim out of the river, but at least one remains. It's the first known instance of a whale being found in crocodile territory so far inland in Australia. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-54142985 

Australia in first recession for nearly 30 years

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 Australia's economy has plunged into its first recession in nearly 30 years, as it suffers the economic fallout from the coronavirus. Gross domestic product (GDP) shrank 7% in the April-to-June quarter compared to the previous three months. This is the biggest fall since records began back in 1959 and comes after a fall of 0.3% in the first quarter. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-53994318