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Howard Springs quarantine deaths to be examined

Howard Springs quarantine deaths to be examined

The deaths of three people, including two women from Indigenous communities, in Darwin's Howard Springs quarantine facility will be examined at an inquest.

Warning to vaccinate as pre-Xmas COVID-19 cases surge

Warning to vaccinate as pre-Xmas COVID-19 cases surge

Warning to vaccinate as pre-Xmas COVID-19 cases surge

Warning to vaccinate as pre-Xmas COVID-19 cases surge

A spike in COVID-19 infections has prompted calls for Australians to get vaccinated and exercise caution around vulnerable relatives leading up to the holidays.

WA COVID surge prompts return of mask mandate

WA COVID surge prompts return of mask mandate

WA COVID surge prompts return of mask mandate

WA COVID surge prompts return of mask mandate

West Australia is reintroducing mask-wearing requirements in public hospitals due to a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past two months.

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Qld braces for COVID cases as infection wave lifts

Qld braces for COVID cases as infection wave lifts

Cases of COVID-19 are expected to surge in Queensland over the next fortnight but the chief health officer has vehemently ruled out imposing a mask mandate.

Cruise ship doctor declares dual virus outbreaks over

Cruise ship doctor declares dual virus outbreaks over

The operators of a cruise ship docked in Adelaide have declared onboard outbreaks of COVID-19 and gastroenteritis are over.

Ruby Princess liner negligent, misleading in COVID trip

Ruby Princess liner negligent, misleading in COVID trip

Australians who embarked on a COVID-19-ravaged cruise in the early days of the pandemic have had a legal win, with operator Carnival declared negligent.

COVID-19 costing the Australian economy billions

COVID-19 costing the Australian economy billions

Three years after the pandemic began, the COVID-19 virus is still taking a toll on the economy in sick days and healthcare costs.

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PM defends lockdown exclusion from COVID inquiry

PM defends lockdown exclusion from COVID inquiry

PM defends lockdown exclusion from COVID inquiry

PM defends lockdown exclusion from COVID inquiry

COVID-19 inquiries into measures like lockdowns and border closures should be handled by states and territories, the prime minister says.

Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope

Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope

Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope

Government faces pressure to widen virus inquiry scope

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the government of running a "protection racket" for Labor premiers by excluding state issues from a COVID-19 inquiry.

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

COVID royal commission backer says things have changed

The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.

Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry

Experts will look into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but decisions taken by the states on lockdowns or border closures will be exempt.

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could be poised to announce the details of a special commission of inquiry into the handling of COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 cases rise again in northern hemisphere: WHO

COVID-19 cases rise again in northern hemisphere: WHO

COVID-19 cases rise again in northern hemisphere: WHO

COVID-19 cases rise again in northern hemisphere: WHO

The World Health Organisation says COVID-19 case numbers are on the rise in the northern hemisphere, with hospitalisations up in North America, Europe and Asia.

Australians yet to shake pandemic blues as costs bite

Australians yet to shake pandemic blues as costs bite

Australians yet to shake pandemic blues as costs bite

Australians yet to shake pandemic blues as costs bite

A wide-ranging wellbeing report shows Australians are yet to completely shake their COVID-19 pandemic blues as their wages go backwards and bills mount.

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Queensland hospitals vaccine mandate to be scrapped

Consultation will begin to scrap a rule that disallowed unvaccinated health workers from working in Queensland hospitals during the pandemic.

Cruise passengers wave goodbye to COVID restrictions

Passengers will be able to cruise around the country unrestricted after state governments lifted the final COVID-19 mandates on cruise ships.

Surge in deadly strep A infection prompts vaccine calls

Melbourne researchers are pushing for more clinical trials for strep A vaccines as new research shows a significant rise in Australian cases.

NSW to scrap 'arcane' cruise vaccine, mask mandates

NSW will push to scrap COVID-19 requirements for cruise ships as the state looks to move on from the pandemic and reignite the tourism sector.

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Palmer funded action against Telstra over COVID vaccine

Legal action against Telstra over its COVID-19 vaccination policy for employees has been discontinued, with documents showing it was funded by Clive Palmer.

Epidemiologist remembered as COVID-19 voice of reason

Leaders and colleagues are hailing Mary-Louise McLaws as a calm and reassuring voice during the pandemic after the renowned disease expert died at the weekend.

Cruise passengers appeal 'unfair' contract clause

Australia's highest court has heard a Ruby Princess contract was "unfair" for some passengers who are seeking compensation for an ill-fated voyage.

Vic records 'mpox' cases for first time in nine months

Victoria has recorded two new cases of "mpox", previously known as monkeypox, prompting a health warning from authorities.

Thousands roll up sleeves for free flu vaccinations

Queenslanders are answering pleas from health officials to get vaccinated against the flu, especially the severe B strain that continues to take hold.

Data of some Victorians put at risk during pandemic

An investigation by the Victorian Information Commissioner has found there were multiple breaches of personal information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vic govt not sorry for tower lockdown despite payments

More than 2500 residents who were locked down in nine Melbourne public housing towers will each be paid $2200 or $1130 after settling with the state government.

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