Sutton dragged into legal fight on cancelled Robbie Williams gig
A war of words has broken out about former Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton’s involvement in the decision to pull the pin on Robbie Williams’ Grand Prix concert.
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Melbourne lockdown protesters sue over cops’ ‘unjustified violence’
Protesters are taking legal action after a judge ruled Victoria Police used “unlawful” and “unjustified violence” the day of their arrests during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cancer treatment ‘game changer’ discovered by Melb scientists
A team from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre has helped find a key to unlocking the next generation of cancer therapeutics.
What are the symptoms? Can I get a booster? New Covid strain explained
Another Covid Christmas could be on the cards, but what exactly will it mean for Victoria? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Is China child ‘walking pneumonia’ outbreak next global threat?
The World Health Organisation is probing a mass outbreak of childhood pneumonia in China — with thousands of cases being reported a day. Experts weigh in on what we know, and what we don’t.
Call for Victorians to get jabbed in face of ‘significant’ Covid wave
An expert has called for Victorians to get jabbed amid the latest Covid wave — while highlighting the state government no longer had “a clear picture of the extent of transmission”.
Is ‘living with Covid’ now killing too many Victorians?
Hundreds more Victorians are in hospital with Covid – and many more are dying – than when Dan Andrews ordered a lockdown. Is “letting it rip” working, or do we need mask mandates?
Covid rips through Vic aged care, but it’s WA with mask mandates
Victoria has the most Covid outbreaks in nursing homes of any state, with 643 resident cases and outbreaks in 106 facilities. See list of nursing home outbreaks here.
Shocking sex crime linked to Covid data fail
The Department of Health’s failure to protect Victorians’ data resulted in “life-altering crimes being committed against a young woman”, a report has found.
Inequality fears as parents spend big on tutors
More Victorian parents are turning to expensive tutoring services to give their children a “leg up” but there are concerns it is driving a gap between families that can and can’t afford tuition.
Covid breakthrough to help unborn babies
A landmark discovery has revealed how the Covid virus infects the placenta and how it could potentially be stopped from reaching the embryo.
Would you take a pay cut to work from home?
Staff working from home would have their pay cut under a bold suggestion by former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett to boost a return to the office among public sector workers.
Melbourne scientists’ key breakthrough in managing Covid
Doherty Institute research has revealed why some people get very sick from Covid and how new therapies could help people recover from the virus.
The tragic legacy of Victoria’s Covid bans
Wife of AFL player Jeremy Finlayson, Kellie, is the face of Covid-delayed cancer tests as she fights for life. But scores of Victorians may share her situation.
Flu or Covid? New test can diagnose both with one swab
A new home rapid antigen test can now detect if you have Covid or the flu with just one swab. See how it works.
Vic Covid deaths and flu rates soar as winter looms
Forty Victorians have died of Covid in the past week, as flu cases soared by 38 per cent in the first fortnight of April.
Vic Covid deaths more than double, as ‘Arcturus’ rises
Covid deaths and hospitalisations have soared, amid pleas for Victorians to get booster jabs and take other precautions to stem the spread and save lives.
When to have your 2023 Covid and flu vaccines
As winter approaches, doctors are advising Australians to start thinking about their next vaccines. Here is an expert guide on when to have your Covid and flu jabs.
‘Wear masks, stay home if sick’: Covid cases keep climbing
Covid cases across Victoria are continuing to climb, with chief health officer Brett Sutton reinforcing the need for boosters and masks, to lessen the impact on the state’s health system.
Victoria Police makes big call on unvaxxed cops
The force is considering scrapping its Covid vaccine mandate – but there’s a catch for members who were sacked for refusing to get the jab.
New wave? Vic Covid cases and Kraken surge
The mutant Omicron strain XBB.1.5, known as Kraken, has surged hugely in the past week. And unfortunately overall Covid cases are also, again, on the rise.
The ‘surprising’ results from Covid vaccine study
New research has probed just how quickly the immune system jumped into gear to fight Covid in those who have been jabbed.
Sutton’s Covid performance rated by focus groups
Taxpayer-funded research gauged public opinions of chief health officer Brett Sutton, along with Daniel Andrews and other politicians, it can be revealed.
Fear the ultimate weapon in Vic’s illogical Covid response
Scaring the public senseless proved to be the most powerful weapon deployed by our inept politicians and bureaucrats. But now the truth is coming out.
Future Vic Covid Kraken wave warning
Detections of the highly infectious Covid Kraken strain XBB.1.5 have risen sharply but the “timing and scale” of a future wave is unclear.
‘Destroy white supremacy’: BLM protesters hit out
Black Lives Matter protesters have spoken publicly after police dropped the charges against them for organising a rally in defiance of Victoria’s Covid rules.
Victoria’s Covid deaths continue to rise
As Victoria’s Covid case numbers finally fall, tragically deaths have risen amid the emergence of an immune-evasive Omicron strain.
Why new Covid strains will surge in Victoria in 2023
Health experts say repeated Covid waves will drive a spike in case numbers this year, as 7908 new cases and 149 deaths were reported in the past week.
Albo: ‘We’ll disagree with China where we must’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he’s not afraid to take a firm stand on some issues with China, including Covid, and is watching emerging variants closely.
The people most at risk from Covid boosters
The jury is out on whether an extra Covid booster shot is needed for most Australians, especially for one sex and age group. This is why.
The huge staffing challenge facing Victoria Police
Victoria Police is struggling to attract new recruits while a stream of members is walking out on the job. Here’s why.
Calls to dump Victoria’s ‘unfair’ sick leave scheme
Thousands of casual workers have claimed sick leave payments under an Andrews government pilot program that’s been criticised as “a slap in the face to full and part time employees”.
Claims Oz Chinese Covid travel bans would be racist
Doctors and academics have claimed it’s racist to suggest Chinese visitors pose a huge Covid risk to Victoria and Australia should join other nations in implementing travel bans.
‘New mutations’: Worrying Covid mystery strains
Health authorities have warned mutant, mystery Covid variants now make up 21 per cent of Victorian cases, as deaths are tipped to rise.
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