Thousands receive winter COVID-19 boosters
More than 14,000 people have received their winter booster for COVID-19 since the rollout began this week.
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Ease isolation rules, PM encourages states
The debate over the future of COVID-19 isolation rules is hotting up as Scott Morrison urges premiers to weigh up the benefits of lifting restrictions.
Qld ditches vaccine rules at pubs, cafes
Rules barring unvaccinated patrons from public venues including pubs, cafes and restaurants will be ditched in Queensland from April 14.
Vaccines critical for winter protection
A surge in flu cases could be delayed until winter 2023, but health experts say it is still a good idea for Australians to protect themselves with a vaccine.
Monday start for winter booster rollout
Older and vulnerable Australians will soon be able to receive a second COVID-19 booster, which is considered critical to protect at-risk people ahead of winter.
Winter booster rollout to start on Monday
Older and vulnerable Australians will soon be able to receive a second COVID-19 booster shot.
Qld warns elective surgeries could be cut
Some Queensland hospitals are considering suspending elective surgeries with the state dealing with 59,300 active COVID-19 cases.
Overhaul of COVID-19 quarantine proposed
One of Australia's leading health bodies has recommended quarantine measures be removed for COVID-19 close contacts.
Teen COVID boosters being considered
Case numbers of COVID-19 have been increasing across the country in recent days due to infections linked to an Omicron sub-variant.
One in four children now fully vaccinated
The drive to vaccinate Australian kids against COVID-19 has reached a milestone as new survey results show greater confidence in the healthcare system.
Many struggle to meet health costs: survey
Many financially disadvantaged Australians and those with chronic conditions face difficulty meeting healthcare costs, a survey of 5000 adults shows.
Treasurer upbeat on PM’s virus response
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg believes Prime Minister Scott Morrison has done an extraordinary job steering Australia through the pandemic.
Boost for ACT’s mental recovery from virus
The ACT and federal governments will spend $38 million on the territory's mental health and suicide prevention services as part of its COVID-19 recovery.
More restrictions eased in travel reboot
Within the next month, travellers to Australia will no longer need to provide a negative COVID test result before boarding their flight.
Australia to ease more travel restrictions
Within the next month, travellers to Australia will no longer need to provide a negative COVID test result before boarding a flight.
Qld unsure when 2nd Omicron wave will peak
Queensland is in the middle of a second Omicron wave but authorities aren't changing any public health measures.
WA posts 8133 virus cases, more free tests
Western Australia has recorded 8133 new COVID-19 infections and two deaths as the state prepares to unwind some public health restrictions.
Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose approved
ATAGI has approved a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for some Australians, as the government looks to scrap pre-flight testing for overseas arrivals.
Booster 2.0: Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose approved by authorities
ATAGI has approved a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for some Australians, as the government looks to scrap pre-flight testing for overseas arrivals.
Regulator fines company for vaccine advert
Australia's medical regulator has fined a company more than $13,000 for advertising an unapproved COVID vaccine while it was still undergoing clinical trials.
Newcastle baby died from COVID-19: coroner
A coroner says COVID-19 caused the death of a two-month-old baby in Newcastle in December when the city was overwhelmed by a wave of Omicron infections.
NSW COVID-19 cases jump to nearly 21,000
Daily COVID-19 cases in NSW have again surged to more than 20,000 as the new Omicron sub-variant spreads rapidly and four more people with the virus have died.
Qld records two virus deaths, 6206 cases
Two people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland where there are almost 42,000 cases, mainly in Brisbane, Torres and Cape, Central Queensland and Wide Bay.
Minister optimistic about pandemic future
The health minister believes Australia remains in an enviable COVID-19 position globally, as the country records seven deaths and more than 40,000 new cases.
New support measures for travel agents
The federal government will offer more than $75 million to support travel agents hit hard by the pandemic, as borders begin to reopen.
WA records slight dip in new virus cases
Western Australia has recorded 6176 new COVID-19 infections, while the number of people in hospital has grown to 134 including four in intensive care.
Qld has 11 virus deaths, cruises to return
Queensland has recorded another 11 COVID-19 related deaths and 6103 new cases as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk talks up a returning cruise industry.
NSW lags in booster race as cases hit 20k
The NSW opposition says the government has allowed the rate of booster doses to fall behind other Australian states as new cases top 20,000.
Qld records 10 COVID deaths, 7190 cases
Another 10 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in Queensland while the state also has 7190 new cases.
NSW COVID-19 pandemic deaths surpass 2000
NSW has recorded more than 2000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic, as the state records more than 20,0000 new cases.
Qld has three new deaths, defends mandate
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has defended the state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate as 6136 new cases and three deaths were recorded.