Health officials offer free flu shots following ‘severe outbreak’ in Queensland Health Queensland has mobilised a free vaccine drive for flu shots after recording an influenza A outbreak of more than 4,000 cases this year.
Premium Interviews Who should reap the benefits of taxpayer-funded COVID-19 technologies? Friday May 20, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal A leading intellectual property law expert explains why Australia’s publicly funded institutions should be more open to sharing COVID-19 Technology Access Pool.
Understaffed government workers scrambling at major airports Friday April 29, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The CPSU says understaffing has created pressures for Home Affairs and DAWE employees, who are struggling in unsafe working conditions at airports.
Queensland unveils 10-year strategy to cut death toll on roads Tuesday April 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Queensland Road Safety Strategy 2022-2031 is complemented by a two-year action plan, available on the Department of Transport and Main Roads website.
Medical experts welcome availability of Moderna for Australian children Monday February 21, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal People aged 6-11 years will be eligible for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, known as SPIKEVAX, following provisional approval by the TGA.
WA’s mental health campaign tries to motivate personal resilience in COVID-weary state Monday February 14, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social How to self-manage stress and anxiety is the focus of the WA government’s ‘Learn to look after you’ campaign, encouraging people to prioritise the things…
New research makes the case for third COVID booster Friday November 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A new study by Australian scientists has been published underscoring the need for a third booster within one year after a full primary vaccination schedule.
COVID mutation fears as vaccine rates lag in poorer nations Monday October 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social A new survey of epidemiologists from developing countries has found it would take less than a year for the coronavirus to mutate again.
Mutations of COVID Mu variant could be more resistant to vaccines Friday September 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Monash University Malaysia has highlighted how the mutations of new COVID-19 variant Mu may mean people who are vaccinated are not as protected compared with…
Promoted Strengthening public trust through data Monday August 16, 2021 By Tableau Sponsored The relationship between government bodies and the public has been severely tested and, ultimately, strengthened in Australia during the past 12 months. Uncertainty accompanying Covid…
Safe access zones for WA abortion clinics enshrined in law Friday August 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social WA legislation now ensures women can access safe and private access to health services without fear of harassment or intimidation from protesters.
NSW to introduce customer cards for COVID check-ins Wednesday August 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology People will be able to either download and print a Service NSW check-in card at home, or have a plastic card mailed to them. …
Moderna vaccine coming to Australia Tuesday August 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal One million doses of Moderna are set to arrive in Australia next month, with the TGA granting provisional approval to the vaccine for adults 18+.
Promoted It STILL takes a village to beat COVID-19 Tuesday August 10, 2021 By Jason Perelson Sponsored A lifetime ago in April of 2020, we wrote about how “In uncertainty, trust, relationships, and community are front of mind.” It feels all too…
VSBC ready to assist commercial tenants negotiate with landlords Wednesday August 4, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social On Wednesday the Victorian government introduced legislation that will provide rent relief to eligible businesses through the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme.
