COVID-19
Bernie Finn slammed for ‘repulsive’ Dan Andrews Nazi tweet
The Facebook post, which was swiftly deleted, referred to the Premier as the “Despot” and likened Victoria’s current predicament to ...
Perrottet hints at restrictions easing earlier
The double-dose rate is at 87.82 per cent and 93.58 per cent of over 16s have had one dose according ...
What Covid-19 modelling reveals
The modelling, undertaken by University of Adelaide specialist academics and summarised by chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier, detailed three ...
Crown to enforce strict entry rule impacting every visitor
The casino giant has confirmed it will continue a vaccine mandate at its resorts across the country, including Southbank, even ...
NSW records 177 new local cases
Health authorities said there was one new death caused by the virus, while 78 cases were being treated in intensive ...
Victoria records 1036 new virus cases
There were 12 new deaths associated with Covid-19 in the state. The Sunday numbers come as Victoria clinched a 80 ...
NSW records 177 cases, one death, with travel rules set to ease
Health authorities said there was one new death caused by the virus, while 78 cases were being treated in intensive ...
Last-ditch effort to change pandemic laws
Under the new legislation, which passed the Labor dominated lower house on Thursday evening, the premier would be given the ...
Iso rules for schools ease for vaxxed families
Instead, one parent or guardian will self-nominate as the primary carer of the child during the 14-day isolation period, allowing ...
Concern over rising Pfizer side effects
Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart) and pericarditis (inflammation of the membrane around the heart) are rare effects on the heart ...
Daily CHO show over for tortured Victorians
The Victorian government will scrap its daily Covid press conferences after 160 consecutive appearances. In his final time fronting the ...
NSW records 236 new Covid cases
From Monday, fully vaccinated Australians returning from overseas will not need to quarantine, and those wanting to head overseas will ...
US approves Pfizer vaccine for kids
The FDA cleared doses for children — a much smaller amount than that given to adults. It means up to ...
236 cases, 3 deaths as Covid cluster emerges at Bondi pub
As of Saturday, 93.5 per cent of eligible NSW residents have had one dose of a Covid-vaccine, while 87 per ...
Health – A Political Choice: Solidarity, Science and Solutions
Ending the COVID-19 pandemic is among the world’s most pressing priorities. The challenges we have all faced since the beginning ...
WHO-Unitaid statement on the MPP licensing agreement for molnupiravir
WHO and Unitaid welcome the signing of a voluntary licensing agreement by the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and MSD to ...
Journalism in a pandemic: Covering COVID-19 vaccines — What journalists need to know
On 29 March, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at the University of Texas-Austin, in collaboration with the ...
Journalism in a pandemic: Covering COVID-19 now and in the future — A self-directed course for journalists
Produced in collaboration with the WHO, UNESCO and UNDP, this course — created by the University of Texas-Austin and the Knight Center for ...
Covid cases force school to shut in its first week back
Bradbury Public School principal Michelle Lester issued a letter to parents on Thursday night advising “additional member sof our school ...
Brothels warn of sex worker shortage after lockdown
Australian Adult Entertainment Industry spokesman William Albon said numbers were down by about 2000 because of the pandemic.Many had gone ...
Statement on the ninth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
The ninth meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) regarding the ...
Stark reality behind Victoria’s sickest Covid patients
Almost all Victorian Covid patients in intensive care on Friday were unvaccinated, Cabinet Minister Danny Pearson has revealed.Mr Pearson said ...
Ruin to resurrection: The story of Melbourne’s lockdowns
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Freedoms return, one bureaucratic stroke at a time
The pandemic stopped the clocks, even reversed them. Our liberty dimmed to limited “freedoms”, to be dispensed or withdrawn according ...
Gym fears as NSW records 293 Covid cases
NSW Health announced the new infections on Twitter at 9am and said 381 virus patients were in hospital, including 82 ...
Aged care home outbreak grows
According to the state government’s coronavirus website, 52 cases are now connected to the home.It’s currently the biggest cluster of ...
How to do a Covid-19 rapid antigen test at home
The self-administered rapid tests are similar to off-the-shelf pregnancy tests and will cost between $8.50 and $15 per test. There ...
Where to go shopping on Friday night
The suffering retail industry is embracing the easing of restrictions with a festive type spirit, as many leave their doors ...
‘It’s wrong’: Dan denies power grab
The Victorian government has received heavy criticism over the new laws, which critics claim gives it unprecedented power to control ...
Excess Covid vaccines given as booster shots
His controversial practice comes before Australian regulators ruled on whether boosters are needed — and amid claims from his profession’s ...
