COVID-19
Conspiracy theorist breaches checkpoint
A conspiracy theorist has shared footage of herself easily driving through a coronavirus checkpoint in Melbourne after refusing to give ...
Masks become mandatory in Port Moresby after Papua New Guinea coronavirus spike
A rise in coronavirus cases in Port Moresby has prompted the Papua New Guinea government to mandate the wearing of ...
Victoria’s second-wave coronavirus lockdown will wipe $3 billion from Australian economy
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will detail the coronavirus hit and budget forecasts for the 2019/20 and 2020/21 financial years in ...
Cleaners are more in demand due to coronavirus but many say they need better support
While the demand for cleaning services is expected to spike during the pandemic, some cleaners in Australia say they’re not ...
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has again tested positive for coronavirus
Since testing positive Jair Bolsonaro has been working by video conference from the presidential residence, the Alvorada Palace, a routine ...
Victoria’s top doctor urges caution on first day of Melbourne’s mandatory mask rule
Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has called for understanding, saying some people might not be able to wear masks ...
Call for expressions of interest: Systematic reviews on dose optimization of the first-line TB medicines
<p><p>The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Programme has initiated a process for the collection and assessment of evidence on ...
New estimates show worldwide fall in unintended pregnancies since 1990-1994
<h2>Women in poorest countries at greater risk of unintended pregnancy and lack access to safe and legal abortion care services</h2><p>New ...
WHA Report on addressing the burden of epilepsy and other neurological disorders available online
Neurological disorders are the number one cause of disability globally. The five largest contributors are stroke, migraine, dementia, meningitis and ...
New COVID-19 Law Lab to provide vital legal information and support for the global COVID-19 response
Launching today, the COVID-19 Law Lab initiative gathers and shares legal documents from over 190 countries across the world to ...
Eleven New Psychoactive Substances to be considered for international control by 43rd ECDD
<p>The WHO has announced the eleven substances to be reviewed at the upcoming 43<sup>rd</sup> Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) ...
‘Won’t’: Anti-maskers’ act of defiance
Anti-mask protesters have graffitied Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt’s electorate office in Melbourne’s southeast. Powered by WPeMatico
403 cases expected as mask mandate is enforced
This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital ...
Victoria faces 403 cases as global toll reaches 15 million
Victoria has reportedly recorded another 403 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours. Powered by WPeMatico
Push for mandatory masks on trains
The NSW Labor Party is calling for masks to be made mandatory on Sydney’s public transport system as coronavirus cases ...
Tiger King, toilet paper and Kim: Aussies’ crazy searches
Exclusive: The coronavirus pandemic has dominated our newspapers, TV screens and the wireless, but it’s not the only thing that ...
NSW COVID-19 update
NSW Premer Gladys Berejiklian and state health officials are speaking live shortly with a coronavirus update. It comes as the ...
Barcelona reduces beach access to battle COVID clusters in Catalonia
Barcelona will reduce access to its beaches by 15% to avoid overcrowding and stave off the spread of COVID-19 which ...
Donald Trump urges Americans to wear face masks, says it will ‘get worse before it gets better’
President Donald Trump has encouraged Americans to wear a mask if they cannot maintain social distance and has urged young ...
Doctors are urging Australian governments to agree on national face mask guidelines
The Australian Medical Association has urged federal and state governments to agree on national consistent guidelines on wearing face masks. ...
Scott Morrison slams ‘appalling’ Sydney Black Lives Matter protest
Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants a Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney cancelled because it is against public health orders. ...
Super foods you need to boost your mood right now
Preventive health is the buzz phrase in this time of corona and experts says when we open the fridge we ...
“Hello buddy”: cop to man hiding in boot
Police bodycam video shows the surprising encounter between a cop and a NSW man squeezed into the boot of a ...
Why masks feel like a symbol of defeat
I wish I did not have to write about the impact the coronavirus is having on our community. But when ...
Why being a pensioner in a pandemic is so isolating
As Victoria fights coronavirus together, we asked you to tell us how you’re going. Powered by WPeMatico
Ban the liars from Queensland
Cops want to see visitors breaking Queensland’s quarantine restrictions deported. Powered by WPeMatico
JobKeeper and JobSeeker to be extended beyond September at lower rate with stricter eligibility
The JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs will be extended beyond September, after which they will be paid at a reduced rate ...
EU leaders close in on coronavirus recovery deal at marathon summit
After days of wrangling, European Union leaders appear close to agreement on a massive stimulus plan for their coronavirus-blighted economies. ...
NSW police chief trying to block Sydney Black Lives Matter protest over coronavirus risk
NSW Police boss Mick Fuller has urged the public not to join a Black Lives Matter rally planned for 28 ...
Donald Trump says wearing face mask ‘patriotic’ in tweet showing his face covered
After months of refusing to encourage mask-wearing, Donald Trump has tweeted a photo of himself with his face covered. Powered ...
