Autumn pop-up push to lift third doses before winter
Victoria’s priority postcodes are at the heart of an autumn push to increase COVID-19 third dose vaccination rates in the lead up to winter.
The...
In the midst of Covid-19, small publishers take a hit
In the midst of government rescue packages, payments to big business and payments to those in jobs now lost, the small publishing industry is...
A new stealth of sub-variant of Omicron emerging
CSIRO’s COVID-19 Project Leader, Professor Seshadri Vasan, has said a new sub-variant of Omicron is emerging but it is absolutely normal for the SARS-CoV-2...
COVIDSafe community messaging on vaccines
In its bid to educate multicultural and CALD communities on the COVID-19 vaccination program and help spread awareness, the Multicultural Affairs, Department of Families,...
Victoria & Abu Dhabi to share mRNA research
The Andrews Labor Government and The Department of Health—Abu Dhabi has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities in sharing respective mRNA...
Melbourne lockdown extended to Sep 2 with curfew put in place
Due to the ongoing level of community transmission of coronavirus in Victoria, the current lockdown across Melbourne will be extended and a curfew will...
Permit system on all domestic travel to keep Victoria COVIDSafe
Victoria will establish a new permit system for all domestic travel into the state, helping to support Victoria’s rapid contact tracing efforts and giving...
Boost for GPs & pharmacies, to get grants for vaccine push
The Victorian Government is offering grants of $4,000 and up to $10,000 to GPs and community pharmacies in 11 key Local Government Areas across...
Regional company pivots operations to manufacture COVID-19 face masks
As COVID-19 wreaked havoc nationally and demand for safety equipment grew, Victoria’s regional medical device manufacturer Care Essentials pivoted its focus to produce a...
Cash support for Victorian businesses during lockdown
The Victorian Government will provide new cash grants for businesses affected by the short lockdown necessary to get ahead of the Delta strain, so...