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1 of 1 5370537724001 Goulburn Valley Health will begin the rollout of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine "in the coming weeks", the Department of Health has announced. High-priority Victorians will start to receive the Pfizer vaccine from Monday, with 240 aged care facilities from almost 200 towns and cities among those to receive the first jabs. However it has still not been confirmed exactly when the vaccine will arrive in Shepparton. But Health Minister Greg Hunt said Thursday the rollout "has to ...

A string of anti-trans bills launched in at least 20 states are part of a "coordinated attack" against the trans community, advocates warn.

Montana lawmakers hear testimony on "Religious Freedom Restoration Act" By: Jonathon Ambarian and last updated 2021-02-17 12:45:13-05 HELENA — Montana lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that supporters say would ensure the right of religious freedom, but opponents said could open the door to discrimination. The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 215, sponsored by Sen. Carl Glimm, a Republican from Kila. The bill is titled as a “Religious ...

Many proposed bans on trans athletes and transition care for minors share identical language.

February 09, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST Maya Rudolph knows that you know her. Even if shes not quite sure how youre sure that its, you know, her. "I was on a plane recently — well, back when we could fly — and the lady was like, Do you want an apple?" the actress and comedian, 48, recalls. "And I went Sure! Ill take one, but she wouldnt hand it to me. She was like, No, do you want an AHHHP-puhl?" Rudolph not only had to be told that it was a line from Bridesmaids, but th...

When the Lady Bombers fell at Greenbrier a week ago, the Lady Panthers came out firing in the first half and were mainly held quiet in the second half. On Tuesday, it was just the opposite, as Greenbrier used a strong second half to beat Mountain Home 50-44. Early on, Addison Yates picked up where she left off Friday against Alma, as she scored 15 points in the first half. The Lady Bombers were up 29-13 at the break, but the tables turned in the third quarter when the Lady Panthers outscored Mo...

By Bradley Young Dursley Male Voice Choir member Simon Bilous presenting a mock cheque to Pauline Chidlaw from Stroud District Foodbank Dursley Male Voice Choir have raised more than £1,000 for Stroud District Foodbank through sales of its lockdown concert DVD. Communicating only via Whatsapp, the choir members individually recorded themselves using mobile phones before editing those recordings into a complete performance. The money...

ADF: Defending freedom is what we do Friday, January 29, 2021  |  Chris Woodward (OneNewsNow.com) Spanish A law firm promises to be a necessary adversary against the Biden administration to defend First Amendment freedoms of speech, religion, the sanctity of life, and parental rights. "With Gods help, we dont just stand. We win," Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) says in a television ad that senior counsel Matt Sharp says will continue to air for several days to come. "I think a lot ...

The Lady Bombers ended up falling to the Lady Panthers 45-37. Greenbrier jumped out early hitting seven three-pointers in the first half and went into the locker room leading Mountain Home 34-12. The tide turned in the third quarter, as the Lady Panthers were held to two points. The Lady Bombers were able to limit second chance opportunities, as they outrebounded Greenbrier 31-15 in the game. Mountain Home cut the margin to five in the final period, as the Lady Panthers were again held to one f...

Advocates Fear Biden Policies Could Undo Trump-Era Protections for Religious Liberty President Joe Biden’s first day in office was marked by a flurry of executive orders. Among those was an order addressing discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. It augurs measures that would expand transgender access in areas such as the locker room and school sports, but fails to mention protections on the grounds of religious belief. Biden’s order earned praise from civil r...