ON BREAK

As measles numbers triple in Australia and New Zealand, efforts to get the maximum number of children vaccinated are taking a break at home. According to a notice, the vaccination clinic will open on 12 January, along with other government services.

BY-ELECTION

By-election in Safata will be in February, and so far, none of the political parties have disclosed who will be flying their flags. Another woman has shown interest in contesting for the red party.

SILENCE

Political parties have taken a vow of silence on how they think electoral corruption will be tackled after the courts declared corruption and signalled a by-election for a district.

FURIOUS

Parents wanting to access their superannuation contributions to do school shopping are asking why the superannuation body needs to be closed like other government ministries. Some fear losing out on uniforms and stationery.

COCKTAIL

A teenager has ended up in a serious condition after reportedly drinking what the family says was a cocktail of milk and ‘magic’ mushrooms.

THINK TWICE

A good Samaritan will think twice after helping out a couple in need of shelter. The couple stayed with the man’s family for almost a week. The man discovered a number of items missing after they said their goodbyes.