Aust bolsters Japanese encephalitis plan
Japanese encephalitis virus has been declared a nationally significant communicable disease incident, triggering extra resources for states and territories.
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One death, 2423 cases as WA opens borders
As Western Australia reopens to the rest of the nation, the state has recorded more than 2400 new COVID-19 cases and one death.
Four Japanese encephalitis cases in Vic
Japanese encephalitis has been detected in humans in southern Australia for the first time, after four Victorians contracted the virus.
Qld records 24 COVID-19 deaths, 5011 cases
Another 24 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 5011 new cases, with 316 people in hospital and 26 in intensive care.
Qld records 10 deaths, 4453 COVID cases
Queensland has recorded 4453 COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths, with mask restrictions set to be scrapped this week.
New rules for social media influencers
Social media influencers will be banned from giving testimonials on health products and services under the Therapeutic Goods Administration's advertising code.
SA warning over mosquito-borne diseases
South Australia health officials have urged people to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes amid concern over a recent spate of hospitalisations.
Qld records 3312 COVID-19 cases, one death
Queensland has reported 3312 COVID-19 cases and one death as the state prepares to scrap mask mandates in most indoor settings.
Mask removal to boost recovery of cities
The NSW premier says the removal of masks in eastern states will help spur economic activity - because when Sydney goes well, so does the country, he says.
Japanese encephalitis warning for Victoria
Victoria's chief health officer is warning of the risk of Japanese encephalitis, with evidence of the virus found in animals in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
New COVID-19 prevention treatment approved
The medical regulator has approved a new COVID-19 treatment option for people who are medically unable to get the vaccine.
Qld records 5440 new cases, seven deaths
Another seven people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 5440 new cases but the amount of children with the virus is declining.
Australians hesitant on booster uptake
A new survey conducted by the Australian National University has found the number of people who say they will get a booster has declined in the past few months.
Vic scorns fed govt call for kids vax push
The federal government's call for Victoria to launch a COVID-19 vaccination program in schools to lift rates has prompted backlash from Premier Daniel Andrews.
Qld records 8 virus deaths, 6094 new cases
Another eight people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 6094 new virus cases and a drop in hospital admissions.
Pharmacists call for more vaccine support
The pharmacy peak body has called for greater financial remuneration to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine, as the Moderna rollout for children begins.
Qld records 6300 virus cases, 37 deaths
Another 37 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 6300 new cases.
New COVID-19 cases in WA surge by 643
Western Australia's Omicron case numbers have more than doubled overnight, with 643 new local infections and five people in hospital.
WA faces ‘half a million’ Omicron cases
Long-awaited health department modelling suggests Western Australia will record almost 500,000 Omicron cases in the next six months.
Qld records 4114 COVID cases, six deaths
The Queensland government is "on track" to lift a statewide suspension of elective surgery as it records another six COVID-19 deaths and 4114 new cases.
Tourists coming back as borders open: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is urging international tourists to return to Australia with the nation's borders due to open on Monday.
WA to finally reopen borders from March 3
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced the state will reopen its borders from March 3, having limited movement for much of the past two years.
COVID-19 restrictions ease in Victoria
Victoria has recorded 6935 new COVID-19 cases and another 14 deaths, as the state eases some restrictions.
NSW easing raft of COVID-19 restrictions
Singing and dancing will be allowed at all NSW venues from Friday, except music festivals, as COVID-19 restrictions are eased in over a week.
Qld mental health funding under spotlight
Queensland's mental health system needs a significant funding boost and overseas models of care provide a benchmark of what's possible.
Qld govt stays mum on Wellcamp lease cost
The Queensland government says the cost of leasing the Wellcamp quarantine facility is confidential, as the Liberal National Party calls for a probe.
Masks remain as Vic scraps density limits
Victoria's hospitality density quotas and some QR check-ins will be scrapped on Friday, but mask rules will stay, as the state begins moving "back to normal".
Queensland’s deadliest day of the pandemic, with 39 COVID fatalities
Queensland has reported a record 39 COVID-19 deaths, but authorities say 27 of those fatalities occurred as far back as mid-January.
Qld child cases rise, concern for parents
Queensland has recorded another 12 virus deaths and 6596 cases with a rise in COVID-19 infections among children.
Colbeck defends aged care COVID death toll
More people have died in aged care so far this year from COVID-19 than in all of 2020, but Richard Colbeck has rebuffed calls to resign from his ministry.
Vic premier walks back third jab mandate
Victoria's premier says it could be "impractical" to mandate three COVID-19 jabs under the state's vaccinated economy, as elective surgery is set to resume.