Sam Neill asks Australia to ‘Give the Gift of Conversation’ this Xmas
Sam Neill, Layne Beachley, Jimmy Barnes, Bianca Dye and Barry Conrad want to remind us that Christmas can be a difficult time for many...
Enrolments for international students in Australia made easier
The Morrison Government is investing more than $17 million over two years to streamline enrolments for international students and Australian education providers as part...
NSW, Vic lift 72-hour isolation need for international arrivals
International travellers and aircrew arriving in Sydney and Melbourne will no longer need to isolate for 72 hours, with New South Wales and Victoria...
Experts cautiously optimistic about risks of Delta-Omicron mutations mix
“If Delta marries Omicron, it will be very dangerous as Delta kills people, while Omicron’s transmissibility rate is really high”, chairperson of the South...
Free Rapid Antigen Tests for some as Omicron surges
Noting that COVID-19 tests are free and available at state testing clinics for people who have symptoms or are a close contact, the National...
Latest updates to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program has been extended to children aged 5 to 11 years. This is because the Australian Government accepted recommendations from Australia’s...
Australian Open: Update on COVIDSafe Event Plan
The COVIDSafe Event Plan for the 2022 Australian Open will be amended to ensure the health and safety of fans attending Melbourne Park from Monday.
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Fresh food shortages may worsen in the coming weeks
COVID-19 infections are pushing supply systems to breaking point, so fresh food is likely to be in significantly shorter supply on shop shelves in...
Are backpackers really safe in Australia?
In a recent court report, serious injuries suffered by UK backpackers working on Bundaberg fields owned by the world's largest macadamia grower were highlighted....
Disaster prevention projects to be funded every year
Labor has pledged to devote $200 million each year to disaster mitigation and resilience, from a $4.7 billion reserve that the administration has refused...