Earth Shattering Australia
Don't believe those Aussies who say they don't get earthquakes in Australia whilst laughing at all the NZ tremors we experience.
We probably get more earthquakes in the Hutt Valley than they do in the whole of the Australian continent yearly, but Australia is not devoid of a shake or two.
Australia gets around 80 magnitude 3 or larger earthquakes a year - we get over 15,000 earthquakes annually.
In 1968 a 6.5 quake hit a small WA town and demolished most of it. The largest ever in Australia was 20 years later, a 6.6 in the Northern Territory which caused little damage. And now, just the other day, a 5.9 hit the state of Victoria including Melbourne and caused a few bricks to drop off and frightend more than the police could, a group of Covid vaccination protestors.
What next for Australia - a volcanic erruption for the first time in 5000 years.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84.5% Yes
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14.3% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Food Recall: Jongga brand Gat Kimchi (Mustard Leaf Kimchi)
Asian Sources International Ltd and Emart Company Ltd are recalling all batches and all dates of Jongga brand Gat Kimchi (Mustard Leaf Kimchi) due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (fish).
People with a fish allergy should not consume this product. If you are not allergic to fish, this recall does not affect you.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
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