Company gives women 10 days extra leave
Female employees will now get 10 more days of leave compared to their male counterparts to help “foster a culture of trust, truth and acceptance”.
Health Problems
US man dies from the plague
An ancient and highly contagious disease has reared its ugly head over in the US, leading to one man’s death and many more in quarantine.
Dan Andrews debunks coronavirus myth
As Victoria grappled with its deadliest day of the crisis, Premier Daniel Andrews took aim at a widespread but false theory about the virus.
Melbourne man’s $1652 burger mistake
A Melbourne man has copped a hefty fine after he was busted by police for breaching coronavirus restrictions in search of some fast food.
Victoria suffers record number of deaths
The number of coronavirus cases in Victoria appears to be stabilising, but that hasn’t stopped it from setting a new record for deaths in one day.
Hospital worker infectious during shift
A healthcare worker in the emergency department of a Sydney hospital went to work while infectious with the coronavirus.
Sudden outbreak has scientists stumped
A country that until last week hadn’t recorded a single death from coronavirus suddenly has a surge of cases – and fatalities – on its hands.
Virus alert for Sydney Bunnings’ shoppers
A Bunnings employee who later tested positive for coronavirus worked for three days at a major Sydney store sparking an urgent health alert.
9 new COVID cases in NSW
There have been 9 new cases of coronavirus in New South Wales up to 8pm on Friday night, and patrons of a bar in the Sydney CBD have been urged to isolate immediately.
Man in his 30s among new virus deaths
Victoria has recorded 466 new cases of coronavirus and 12 deaths on Saturday, as police continue to fine ridiculous rule-breakers with flimsy excuses.
Drastic move to end ‘superspreader’ parties
In one city coronavirus cases have tripled because of wild, out-of-control parties — and it’s prompted authorities to take extreme steps to stop them.
Victorian numbers ‘not good enough’
Brett Sutton has delivered a blunt assessment of Victoria’s case numbers, saying it will take a week to see the impact of stage four restrictions.
Infected nurse’s message to Melbourne
In a viral video, a Melbourne nurse who contracted COVID-19 has shown people the reality of being a frontline healthcare worker during Victoria’s second wave.
Why young people are getting the virus
A leading Australian epidemiologist has explained why young people keep getting COVID-19 as the world’s youth have been blamed for fuelling the spread.
‘We feel abandoned and blamed’
A Sydney couple have been left stranded in Sweden after being bumped off three flights since July in their desperate quest to get home.
Boy, 4, dies after virus delays surgery
A four-year-old boy has lost his fight with a rare disease after the coronavirus pandemic denied him a chance at receiving lifesaving surgery.
Bird flu outbreak on Victorian farm
An outbreak of bird flu has been detected on a Victorian chicken farm as the commercial operation is placed under regular surveillance.
Virus-plagued aged-care home to reopen
A nursing home at the centre of a deadly virus outbreak in Melbourne will reopen and invite residents to return.
PM’s warning on big vaccine risk
The PM says Australia is ready to help manufacture a vaccine if there is a breakthrough. But he’s shared a dim view on any country that holds out.
‘Chaos’ at border amid rush to enter
Restrictions have tightened for people trying to enter New South Wales from Victoria, leaving regional communities concerned.
Moment doctor flatlines after virus battle
The agonising moment a UK doctor’s heart flatlined, after a lengthy battle with coronavirus, has been caught on camera.
VCE students to be ‘individually assessed’
Struggling Year 12 students will be assessed individually for their VCE scores and ATAR rankings, with the government outlining how changes will work.
‘Bloody hard’ dad moment sparks idea
Jason Sotiris was experiencing every parent’s worst nightmare – comforting his distressed daughter – when he was struck with a brilliant idea.
The other pandemic gripping Australia
Forget the coronavirus – there’s another much more insidious pandemic that has emerged from the darkness and swiftly spread in Australia.
Impact of gut health on overall wellbeing
The true power of the gut has an effect on all aspects of our overall wellbeing, including mental health, our immune system, the ability to fight infections, and so much more. Health Hacker Adam MacDougall reveals how to improve your gut health.
More Woolies stores impacted by COVID
Eight more Woolworth stores around Victoria were deep cleaned overnight after staff members and contractors tested positive for coronavirus.
Victoria reaches 2454 mystery cases
Victoria has recorded more coronavirus cases where the primary infection source is unknown, as the Premier warned the number was “far too high”.
11 new COVID cases in NSW
There have been 11 new cases of coronavirus across NSW up to 8pm on Thursday night, with one case in south western Sydney still under investigation.
Couple fined for late-night pizza run
A Melbourne couple have been slapped with hefty fines after they thought they could breach curfew and satisfy a late-night pizza craving.
NSW mask supply ‘massive’
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has revealed how many masks are available in NSW after a heated clash with the state’s Labor Leader Jodi McKay on the radio.
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