Joe Biden, now the 46th president of the US, delivered a solemn inaugural address on Wednesday. From the same stage that rioters overtook two weeks ago, Biden made a plea for unity and called to "end this uncivil war."
World leaders were quick to congratulate Biden and Harris after they were sworn in on Wednesday. Biden has pledged to "repair our alliances and engage with the world once again."
Outgoing President Donald Trump made a brief speech before departing Washington, DC, ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. "So just a goodbye, we love you. We will be back in some form," he said on Wednesday.
The Australian government appears to be divided on when international travel may recommence. Scott Morrison suggested on Wednesday that a "week by week" review could see borders reopen before the years end, as the aviation and tourism industries struggle.
The commencement of new private sector housing projects jumped 4% over the September quarter of 2020, with the value of major home alterations and additions climbing by 6.4%.
More than 155,000 Australians were saved from extreme rental stress due to increased government support during the pandemic, according to a newly published report by the Productivity Commission.
LinkedIn has revealed the jobs on the rise in Australia in 2021. These include mental health specialist roles and jobs in cybersecurity. It comes as the coronavirus pandemic has shifted the employment landscape in Australia, causing a drop in demand across tourism but a spike across digital content.
With the National Mall and streets closed, and National Guard troops everywhere, people improvised ways to mark President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris' inauguration.
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