The launch of a new national brand logo depicting wattle will go ahead as planned next month, despite criticism that it looks like a coronavirus. The National Brand Advisory Council gave the OK to the logo, and notes “This small beautiful flower is an optimistic burst of positivity in bright joyous gold. It speaks of warmth, expanding ideas and horizons”. But the “pollen-laden stamens radiating warmth, energy and dynamism”, were unkindly referred to by critics as “cat-sick”, “scattered raisins” or a coronavirus.
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April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month. It’s about bringing attention to a life-changing disease which is on the rise and connecting people to critical resources. This month-long campaign focuses on an important part of Parkinson’s Disease awareness – educating everyone on the many symptoms which impact daily life and how to address them. Early signs may be mild and may go unnoticed. Symptoms often begin on one side of the body and usually get worse on the same side, even after symptoms begin to affect both sides. Signs and symptoms may include – tremors, trembling of hands, arms, legs, jaw […]