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...
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...
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...
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...
Funding boost advances Infectious Disease Institute
Melbourne’s world-leading Biomedical Precinct will soon be home to a new institute to protect Australians against infectious diseases and future pandemics.
Premier Daniel Andrews and...
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...
Hospitality, retail to open under new COVIDSafe rules
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews in a late afternoon press conference on Monday announced the easing of restrictions as Melbourne moves out of lockdown and...
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...