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Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Melbourne

Location: Victoria and South Australia Event:  Lockdown in Victoria extended for seven more days. The Victorian government announced on July 20, 2021, that the current lockdown for all of Victoria would be extended for another seven days, ending at 11.59 pm on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. The restrictions require staying at home except for when ...

By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 20 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert

Consulate Perth Launches Campaign Highlighting U.S. Economic Engagement

The U.S. Consulate General Perth has launched a digital campaign highlighting America’s economic engagement in Western Australia. The campaign is running across the Consulate’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter social media channels and Mission Australia’s LinkedIn. It covers a wide-range of sectors including mining and resources, health, education, and more. Consul General David Gainer said America’s economic engagement in WA is tremendous, and often under appreciated. “Thousands of jobs and hundreds ...

By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 16 July, 2021 | Topics: News

Health Alert – U.S. Consulate General Melbourne

Location: Victoria Event:  5-Day Lockdown in Victoria. The Victorian government announced on July 15, 2021, a 5-day lockdown for all of Victoria from 11:59 pm on July 15, 2021, ending at 11.59 pm on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The restrictions require staying at home except for when engaged in essential activities. When outside the home, ...

By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 16 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert

Chargé d’Affaires Gavin Sundwall Speech – Talisman Sabre 2021 Opening Ceremony

As delivered July 14. 2021 – RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland “It is a great pleasure to be with you here today at RAAF Base Amberley for the ninth iteration of Talisman Sabre. Even amidst a global pandemic, it is an important achievement that we are able to come together for this significant bilateral military ...

By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 14 July, 2021 | Topics: News, Speeches

Health Alert — U.S. Consulate General Sydney

Location: Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Event: The state of New South Wales (NSW) has extended the current lockdown for the Greater Sydney area, including Blue Mountains, the Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour, until at least 11:59 PM on Friday, July 30. People who live in, usually work in, or usually attend a university or other tertiary education facility in these areas must stay home unless they need to leave for essential reasons. In these areas, online ...

By U.S. Embassy in Canberra | 14 July, 2021 | Topics: Alert

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