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Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Melbourne is set to end its marathon lockdown at midnight on Thursday (Oct. 21) as the Australian city looks on track to reach its 70 per cent vaccination target. According to Reuters , the city's population of 5 million people have seen six lockdowns — totalling 262 days — since March 2020. The nearly nine-month stay-at-home mandate was reported by media as being the "longest in the world". New freedoms Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced the easing of the state's Covid-19 measures on Oct. 17, adding that Victoria was projected to pass 90 per cent first dose vaccinations on Monday or Tuesday (Oct. 18 or 19). "[That] is a mighty effort, and something that makes us very, very proud," he was quoted by The Age as saying. The end of the lockdown will come five days earlier than previously planned reported The Guardian . It will see Victorians allowed to leave their homes … [Read more...] about Melbourne ending ‘world’s longest lockdown’ as it hits 70% vaxxed rate

Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg A shrew was seen chasing a cockroach down and eating it in an urban area in Singapore. Two photos of the rodent helping to get rid of a common household pest was put up on the Singapore Wildlife Sightings Facebook group on Oct. 15. According to the post, the shrew only caught the cockroach after a long chase around the lift lobby. The person who witnessed what happened had to stop a passerby from getting in the way and letting nature take its course. The post's caption said in the end the shrew managed to catch hold of the cockroach and promptly chewed its head off. Such photos showing a shrew in a well-lit enclosed area are quite rare, as these rodents tend to remain outdoors and move about mostly in the dark. Not a rat Shrews are not rats. The insectivore can be differentiated from a rat by its pointed snout, its shorter thicker tail, and smaller eyes. Unlike rats, … [Read more...] about Shrew hunts down cockroach & bites its head off in brightly lit enclosed area in S’pore

Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Halloween is about two weeks away. Here are some costume ideas, besides the inevitable Squid Game -related ones that will dominate the market. Chucky-inspired dog costume A Chucky-themed costume for dogs is available on Shopee. The costume includes the iconic ginger hairdo, blood-stained (foam) knife, along with the iconic striped shirt and denim overalls. The knife is attached to a stuffed arm, that flails adorably as your furkid walks menacingly towards you. The overall is even emblazoned with the words "Good Dogs", which is, obviously a reference to Chucky's overalls. One seller retails it from about S$15.84 to S$16.95, depending on the size chosen. Another seller on Shopee retails it from S$7.85 to S$11.33. Demon Slayer costumes for pets If horror isn't your thing, maybe you might fancy Demon Slayer themed pet costumes instead, which is selling for … [Read more...] about Chucky dog costume threatens to make your dog too cute this Halloween

Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Leisure travel appears to be making a comeback in Singapore, with Singapore announcing nine new Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs) last week. With so much excitement over the new VTLs, there are a corresponding number of questions regarding how VTL travel actually works. From the number of swab tests required, to whether you need to wear a mask when you arrive at your destination, this is the comprehensive guide you need to read before you book your tickets. Where can you go? There are two countries that are currently part of Singapore's VTL scheme. Brunei Germany However, anyone without Bruneian citizenship/permanent resident status is still unable to travel freely to Brunei — the Bruneian government is not allowing foreign visitors until further notice. This means that for now, the only country that allows two-way quarantine-free travel is Germany. From Oct. 19, … [Read more...] about A country-by-country guide to S’pore’s new Vaccinated Travel Lanes

Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg A colourful and super attractive mandarin duck showed up in a canal in Hougang in June 2021 and caused a spectacle . Its mere presence in an urban environment in suburban Singapore attracted dozens of photographers and bird watchers who camped out night and day to catch a glimpse of the fancy bird. Mandarin duck back, less fancy And it appears that the mandarin duck has come back to Hougang -- albeit looking less fancy. Photos put up on the Bird Sightings Facebook group on Oct. 17 showed the mandarin duck looking more drab, like its female counterpart, but otherwise, alive and well -- and still attracting onlookers. Photographers were seen staking out at the canal. The duck has lost its bright plumage in a process known as molting. From afar, the duck appeared to blend well into its concrete surroundings. Ducks molt All birds replace their feathers at least once a … [Read more...] about Mandarin duck returns to Hougang canal without colourful feathers, molts into non-showy plumage

Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to six months' jail for stealing and attempting to steal e-scooters from three Carousell sellers on three separate occasions, Shin Min Daily News reported. The perpetrator reportedly told the sellers that he wanted to test the e-scooters and was willing to let the seller hold on to his "Rolex watch" as assurance, which he claimed was worth S$13,800. The Rolex turned out to be a fake, and the perpetrator did not return to deal with the sellers after his "test ride". The three sellers involved in the case are aged 16, 17, and 19 respectively. How it happened On Jan. 19, the perpetrator approached one of the sellers and expressed his intention to purchase the e-scooter that was listed for S$3,000 on Carousell, according to Shin Min . The seller then asked his 16-year-old friend to help him complete the deal, as the seller could not leave his … [Read more...] about Man, 36, uses fake Rolex as guarantee to ‘test ride’ e-scooter, steals it instead