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Young ’uns were supposed to be partying and giving the economy a much-needed boost this summer. Instead, Julian Virgona is staying inside, doona up to his eyes and scrolling Instagram for updates on which friends have tested positive | Omicron | OPINION

Us young ’uns were going to spend January partying at clubs, drinking at pubs, hitting up the beaches and ultimately giving the economy a much-needed boost.Instead, I spend my nights staying inside with the blinds down, doona up to my eyes, scrolling on Instagram – or as I like to call it now, my daily update on which of my friends have tested positive to COVID-19.

Anecdotally, I know many people doing the same as myself. We are cancelling visits to friends or family, staying away from crowded areas, avoiding dining at restaurants, and slapping on more hand sanitiser than ever before. I’ve been visiting the Mornington Peninsula every summer for the last 20 years or so. I have never seen it so quiet on a hot New Year’s weekend as I did last week.ANZ data showed that spending around Australia, but particularly in Victoria and Sydney, has fallen to levelsStefanie Milla, CEO of the Aesthetic Beauty Industry Council, representing businesses such as hairdressing and beauty salons,that the current situation in Australia is “worse than lockdown”.

 

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You nailed it, Julian! Thanks for your piece.

Immediately the story sounds FAKE.

Well said and as a 30yr old I’m of the same opinion. My normal dinners and brunches out have been a no go since borders opened. The only places I spend money is the chemist and the grocery store now LetItRip AustraliaHasFallen

Freedoms

They need to get out there and stand tall against this virus. Stare it down.

There is only so much porn you can look at Julian

Goes to show how ridiculous Dictator Dans 260 lockdown was

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