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Australia to Give Fourth Covid-19 Jab to Over 65s

Australia is offering a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccines to over 65s from next month, federal health authorities announced Friday, as a new Omicron strain races through the population. The top advisory group on vaccines approved the fourth shot for vulnerable groups: those aged over 65, indigenous people over 50,…

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Pre-flight Covid testing for international arrivals to Australia scrapped as ‘winter jab’ announced

Second coronavirus vaccine booster shot to be available for elderly and vulnerable groups from 4 April along with winter flu immunisations

The Guardian - AU

ATAGI recommends fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for vulnerable groups in lead-up to winter flu season

A new round of COVID-19 shots will be offered to some vulnerable Australians in a matter of weeks, with ATAGI recommending some groups get an extra shot in the lead-up to winter.

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Pre-departure COVID test for international travellers to Australia ditched

The federal government is ditching a requirement for overseas travellers to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they fly to Australia.

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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.

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Endometriosis clinics to be set up in every state and territory, pregnancy screening made free of charge

The government announces it will spend just under $60 million over the next four years on new clinics that specialise in endometriosis treatment in every state and territory, as well as funding to make pregnancy screening for common diseases free.

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ATAGI to recommend fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for Australians over 65 ahead of winter

Australia's top vaccine advisory group is set to recommend a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from next month for those aged over 65.

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‘Soil magic’ may be the biggest rort of all — who could have guessed?

The Emissions Reduction Fund was always a scam. Now one of the key figures involved in vetting it has confirmed that it’s a billion-dollar rort.

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Vaccine-induced cells boost COVID immunity

T cells can provide a long-lasting immune response to COVID-19 following vaccination or infection, new Doherty Institute research has found.

AAP

Cost of living central in budget: Morrison

With the federal budget less than a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says cost of living pressures will be a key priority.

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With Covid cases surging across Australia, will a fourth vaccine dose be required?

How effective would a second booster be? Who is eligible now? Why are third dose numbers lagging? Experts explain

The Guardian - AU

Mental health to be key budget focus: Hunt

Health Minister Greg Hunt says mental health will be a key focus of the federal budget due on March 29.

AAP

Australia bans imports of Russian oil, petroleum, gas and coal – as it happened

Australia follows lead of US and UK with Russia sanctions; ‘We want tradies to come to Queensland,’ premier says. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Most GP visits now bulk-billed: Hunt

Health Minister Greg Hunt says the government remains committed to Medicare with almost nine out 10 GP visits provided with no out-of-pocket cost.

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More funding for Indigenous health

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has announced $30.5 million in funding for the national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria records 15 Covid deaths, NSW 11 and Qld eight; flood fatalities – as it happened

Two people, including an SES volunteer, have died after being swept away in Queensland flood waters, bringing the toll to four. This blog is now closed

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Scott Morrison speaks to Ukraine PM; 60 Covid deaths reported – as it happened

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Greg Hunt flags relaxing COVID isolation requirements for close contacts

Health Minister Greg Hunt flags that the country's expert health panel is considering recommending close contacts of COVID-19 cases no longer be required to isolate for seven days.

The Canberra Times

Aged care operator 'ambushed' by Greg Hunt's office

Southern Cross Care CEO Helen Emmerson says a decision to close two aged care facilities was made "solely in the interests of our residents".

The Guardian - AU

Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

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Parliament debates character test bill – as it happened

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‘I’ll be the Jacqui Lambie of the left’: Dr Sarah Russell enters election race to replace Greg Hunt in Flinders

Public health researcher and aged care advocate selected by the Voices of Mornington Peninsula group to run as independent

The Canberra Times

Daily visits a 'human requirement' for aged care residents, Hunt says

Aged care residents should be allowed at least one visitor a day under a new approach to managing COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes.

The Guardian - AU

Johnson receives ‘partygate’ police questionnaire – as it happened

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