NSW to offer free flu jabs until end of June Monday May 30, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal NSW will make flu vaccinations freely available until the end of next month to address concerns about the impact of flu on the health system…
Acting CMO says government is closely monitoring monkeypox cases Tuesday May 24, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal A cross-government approach is underway to manage monkeypox in Australia, with Victoria and NSW already contact tracing. …
‘Code brown’ for major Victorian public hospitals, NSW health minister target of fraudulent RAT results Tuesday January 18, 2022 By Jackson Graham Health All public metropolitan and major regional hospitals will be declared a 'code brown' in Victoria from midday, Wednesday, January 19.
Australia’s lead health officers name priorities for public workforces Wednesday December 8, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Relieving stress on the public health workforce and government accountability for new commitments are priorities for Australia’s top health officers.
NSW premier says cases will rise but ‘no alternative’ as restrictions ease Monday October 11, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales Dominic Perrottet said it had been a long 100 days in lockdown and vaccination rates had allowed NSW to relax its restrictions. …
PSst! Snap lockdown and the mystery man Friday August 13, 2021 By The Mandarin Australian Capital Territory The praying partygoer? — not so fast; public service town in lock down; and the shadow man. PSst! Here's what we've heard.
Campaign to vaccinate more Sydney-siders could take weeks to kick in Friday July 30, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health Respiratory expert Christine Jenkins says an increased COVID-19 uptake in NSW will take three weeks to make a difference to virus outbreak conditions. …
Premium Columnists A public service that stuffs up is not going to get off Scot free Friday July 30, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks While nobody votes for public servants, various vehicles for accountability can drag on excruciatingly and claim many careers.
Union accuses NSW government of confusing ‘essential work’ definition Friday July 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry The SDA NSW union covering retail, fast food and warehouse works said it was up to the state health department to state clearly who should…
NSW to subject workers in Fairfield to COVID-19 tests every three days Tuesday July 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The NSW state government has announced further testing requirements for essential workers moving about areas of concern in Greater Sydney.
‘We need to quash it now’: Berejiklian confesses to COVID complacency in NSW Friday July 9, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health 'I need everybody to be shocked,' the NSW premier said, as this is ‘the scariest’ situation the state has faced since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
QLD CHO doesn’t understand ‘thought processes’ behind opening up AstraZeneca to under 40s Wednesday June 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The QLD and NSW governments each confirm they will only inoculate Australians with the COVID-19 vaccine that has been recommended for their age group.
Sydney swings into action as COVID cluster grows Friday June 25, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health The NSW government has now mandated the wearing of face masks on public transport (including in taxis and rideshare services) for the Greater Sydney area.
NSW CHO Kerry Chant named Premier’s Woman of the Year Wednesday March 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social New South Wales chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant has been awarded the top gong in the NSW Women of the Year Awards, held in…
Dr Kerry Chant named NSW premier’s Public Servant of the Year Thursday November 5, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Public servants from across New South Wales have been recognised for their 'exceptional work' at the 2020 Premier’s Awards ceremony on Wednesday evening.
