New health tech innovation centre opens in Melbourne
Local health technology manufacturers looking to fast-track the development of their digital or connected products can now access a dedicated innovation centre.
Minister for Industry...
Victoria goes into another snap seven-day lockdown
Due to the COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours—suspected to be the highly infectious Delta variant—Victoria will enter a state-wide lockdown for...
Support builds for businesses through lockdown
New support will bolster communities and businesses most affected by restrictions to drive down the fast-moving Delta strain—and protect the health and livelihoods of...
Vaccine rollout for children to start by 10 January
The COVID-19 vaccine for children is expected to be approved in the coming days, Health Minister Greg Hunt has said.
This will clear the way...
Calls to expand fifth COVID vaccine rollout
The federal government is being asked to expand eligibility for a fifth COVID vaccine dose.
Currently, only severely immunocompromised people are recommended for a fifth...
Masks off and nearly all restrictions lifted statewide
Victoria is on its way to becoming one of the most vaccinated places in the world, with nearly all remaining restrictions to be lifted...
Five more vaccination pop-ups added to Bunnings stores
More Bunnings stores will provide easy access to COVID-19 vaccines for Victorians, with the iconic hardware store today adding five extra pop-up vaccination sites...
Under 30’s still without access to fourth dose as cases on rise
Experts are questioning why Australians under the age of 30 still don’t have access to a fourth dose of a COVID vaccine.
While the Australian...
UWA researcher warns community against acting on faux-medical advice
A researcher at The University of Western Australia has cautioned people against relying on unverified medical advice and natural remedies in lieu of real...
Keeping Australians safe through science
As Australia’s leading provider of synthetic and medicinal chemistry services, Epichem met the challenges of COVID-19 head on, by protecting its business and employees...