The Briefing Dutton's plan for cheaper fuel + The deadly virus back in Australia
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Mar 26, 2025 A surprising tax cut passes the senate, aiming to ease living costs while grocery prices soar at Woolworths. Concerns grow over Japanese encephalitis re-emerging in Australia, linked to rising mosquito populations after severe weather, highlighting personal tragedies and long-term effects on health. Experts weigh in on prevention strategies. Controversies surface in Tasmania over salmon farming laws and a New South Wales data breach, alongside discussions about the censorship of children's show 'Bluey'.
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Sam's JEV ordeal
- Bec Gilliland's 4-month-old son, Sam, contracted JEV during a camping trip.
- He suffered seizures and required intensive care, facing an uncertain diagnosis.
Sam's lasting effects and uncertainty
- Sam now has permanent neurological damage, primarily affecting his speech development.
- Doctors struggle to predict his future due to the lack of similar cases in children.
JEV Skepticism and Vaccination Plea
- Bec expresses frustration with online JEV skepticism, emphasizing its reality.
- She urges vaccination, citing a current severe case in Melbourne.