Child safety probe ordered in north Qld
A whistleblower claims the Queensland government is putting children at risk of being physically and sexually abused by sending them back to unsafe homes.
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Vic awaits ATAGI before vax mandate call
Victoria won't make a decision on expanding COVID-19 vaccine mandates until a national advisory panel declares if a third dose is needed to be fully vaccinated.
Vic records 13,507 COVID cases, 35 deaths
Victoria has posted 13,507 new COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths - the highest toll since 2020's second wave.
Qld has 11 virus deaths, 9,546 new cases
Qld's virus death toll has increased by 11 as the state records another 9,546 COVID-19 cases and a double dose vaccination rate of just under 90 per cent.
More than 400 virus outbreaks in aged care
There are more than 400 active outbreaks of COVID-19 in aged care facilities across Australia as concerns are raised about how the workforce will cope.
Victoria posts 7172 cases, three deaths
Victoria has recorded 7172 new COVID-19 infections along with a further three virus-related deaths.
Victoria records 7442 COVID-19 infections
Victoria recorded 7442 new COVID-19 infections for the the final day of 2021, starting the new year with another pandemic record number of cases.
Victoria records 3767 new COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 cases in Victoria have taken a massive jump, with 3767 new infections recorded and five deaths.
Qld ambo transfer times rise significantly
Increases in ambulance times, staff under pressure and not taking leave, and uncollected quarantine debts, are among the findings of a Queensland health audit.