Vaccines alone won't keep kids safe in the classroom. This is what the experts suggest

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Top Stories Vaccines alone won't keep kids safe in the classroom. This is what the experts suggest The vaccination rollout for children aged five to 11, which begins today, is doing little to calm rising concern about how to keep schools safe as Omicron spreads. These are the strategies experts advise will help to keep students and their teachers protected. Father and young daughter rescued after two days clinging to tree in floodwaters A father and daughter have been airlifted to safety after spending two nights clinging to a tree surrounded by floodwaters in the Gympie region.  Djokovic prepares to defend Australian Open legacy in Melbourne courtroom The eyes of the world will not descend on Rod Laver Arena's Centre Court today but instead on the Federal Circuit and Family Court as Novak Djokovic fights to play in the Australian Open. Djokovic did not have guaranteed entry to Australia, government lawyers argue Novak Djokovic was not given an assurance by the federal government that an exemption he said he had to enter Australia without being vaccinated would be accepted, government lawyers say. Housing is scarce, but is a high-rise the answer? This beach community says no This central Queensland coastal community has a minuscule rental vacancy rate of just 0.2 per cent. But most of the residents fear a proposed seven-storey high-rise would ruin the town's "laid-back village atmosphere". For all their 'hi-vis' campaigning, this could be the 'pink-vis' poll for Morrison and Albanese Young mothers in 20 marginal seats could play a big role in deciding the outcome of the coming election. For all the "high-vis" campaigning, this could turn out to be the "pink-vis" poll, writes David Speers. Angus is among the NSW children not getting a jab today as delivery issues hit day one roll out As the nationwide vaccine rollout for five to 11 year olds gets underway today, parents are uncertain and fearful after many Sydney clinics fail to get their supply of Pfizer COVID-19 doses in time, prompting their children's appointments to be delayed or cancelled. Kids can get a COVID jab from today. But what if their parents disagree on vaccines? For many parents, vaccinating their child is a shared decision with both parents agreeing to go ahead — but not in every case. Here's what can happen when parents disagree, writes Nicholas Wood. Queensland students won't return to class until February — and some parents aren't happy The government is delaying the start of the school year to avoid it coinciding with a peak in COVID-19 infections. But some parents say the plan will leave them without child care and create yet more disruption. NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole tests positive for COVID-19 The Deputy Premier is already in isolation with his family, who tested positive before him.    Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this eNewsletter | Discover other email newsletters | Privacy