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.
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Nauru reports first cases of COVID-19
Two people who travelled by plane to Nauru from Brisbane have tested positive to COVID-19, the first two cases detected in the Pacific nation.
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.
Pakistan, Italy wind down virus campaign
Official campaigns to combat COVID-19 are winding down in Pakistan and Italy.
Overhaul of COVID-19 quarantine proposed
One of Australia's leading health bodies has recommended quarantine measures be removed for COVID-19 close contacts.
Qld quarantine hotels cost $500,000 a day
Contractual obligations and regional provision have pushed Queensland to a $27 million spend on hotel quarantine since opening its Wellcamp facility in February
Swiss, Bulgaria curbs go as WHO mulls end
The World Health Organisation has released a plan that includes three possible scenarios for how the coronavirus might evolve in the coming year.
COVID-19 cases high as restrictions ease
COVID-19 restrictions have been eased across three states, despite the recent rise in national cases.
Industry sectors fear waning COVID support
The federal budget provided funding to prepare the health system for an expected COVID surge in winter but industries are concerned the ball could be dropped.
Government prepares for winter COVID spike
The federal budget, released on Tuesday night, provides funding to prepare the health system for an expected COVID-19 and flu spike in winter.
Exports and innovation in $600m ag spend
The government's agriculture budget aims to make it easier for farmers to export their products, with hopes the sector will be worth $100 billion by 2030.
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.
COVID-hit Vic premier to miss Warne salute
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has returned a positive test for COVID-19, forcing him to miss Shane Warne's state memorial at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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.
Jobseekers choosing careers in health care
Health care is the number one industry of choice for young Australians, according to a jobseeker survey.
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.
French, China cases dip as UK cases spike
French authorities say the number of patients hospitalised for COVID-19 is down over 24 hours but up on a weekly basis while UK infections are thought to be up.
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.
Fourth Japanese encephalitis case in Qld
A fourth Japanese encephalitis case has been recorded in Queensland, with the new patient believed to be in northern Brisbane.
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.
Virus cases rise again, deaths fall: WHO
The World Health Organisation says the number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7 per cent in the last week.
Health advice on fourth COVID jab imminent
The country's leading vaccine advisory group is set to hand down advice on whether a fourth COVID jab will be needed ahead of winter.