‘Crisis’: ScoMo sends in the troops
The Prime Minister is taking the extraordinary step of deploying up to 1700 Australian Defence Force troops in response to a Covid “crisis”.
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NSW to ditch masks in just weeks
As case numbers continue to drop, NSW residents can look forward to the end of the month – when the state will ditch its most “annoying” restriction.
Rapid antigen tests will be tax deductible
The cost of rapid antigen tests will be slashed to $6.50, with the federal government set to make them tax deductible for workers.
Long covid to spark ‘mass disability event’
A “mass disability event” is already under way at a scale “truly hard to imagine” as one expert warns thousands of Aussies may be forced out of work.
Qld weighs up drastic Covid response
Queensland is considering taking drastic action in response to Omicron, which the Deputy Premier has described as a “last resort”.
‘Staring into the abyss’: PM’s Covid admission
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed the drastic measures his government considered involving the army to deal with Covid.
Why it’s time to remove vaccine mandates
Experts say it’s time to remove vaccine mandates for those who want to do certain activities including eating in restaurants.
Qld roasts ScoMo over aged care chaos
Queensland’s leaders have again roasted the Federal Government over an aged care “disgrace” as the state records 6857 Covid-19 infections and 13 deaths.
Mystery surrounds missing Covid tests
A major investigation has been launched after dozens of PCR swabs disappeared from a South Australian testing clinic.
Push for mandatory booster shots in NSW
There are calls for a third Covid-19 dose to be made mandatory for certain workers, as the government backtracks on its booster shot plans.
NSW to ditch two despised Covid restrictions
The NSW Tourism Minister says he is confident two of the state’s most annoying rules will be gone for good by the end of February.
Patients ‘screaming in pain’ while doctors idle
Australians have been left “screaming in pain” despite doctors being available to perform procedures, with health experts saying the situation can’t continue.
Hunt pushed to make major vax change
Health Minister Greg Hunt is being called on to make a big change to Australia’s vaccination program immediately.
ScoMo’s surprise call about WA border
Scott Morrison has made a huge call about Mark McGowan’s decision to keep the West Australian border sealed shut.
Two words expose McGowan’s border plan
WA Premier Mark McGowan has dropped a concerning clue when it comes to a potential border reopening date for the state.
PM’s huge hint on who is fully vaxxed
The Prime Minister has dropped a big hint about changing the definition of who is considered “fully vaccinated” in Australia.
Chemist Warehouse reveals RAT development
The boss of Chemist Warehouse sent Health Minister Greg Hunt a message about rapid antigen tests this morning.
Double threat to hit Australia in weeks
We haven’t even seen the last of the current Omicron outbreak but authorities are already warning of another wave set to sweep the country.
‘Traumatising’: Parents refuse to test kids
The school year is just days old, but parents are already outraged about having to Rapid Antigen Test their children twice a week.
‘Sickening’: Sunrise clip slammed online
A clip of breakfast TV guests discussing WA’s latest tough new measure against the unvaccinated has gone viral, with some users branding it “sickening”.
‘Excuse’: Lambie fires up at minister
Jacqui Lambie has fired up at the aged care minister for going to the cricket after claiming he was too busy to front up to a Covid inquiry.
How the Covid pandemic ends
The end of the pandemic could be just months away so what will life be like once we enter the “endemic” phase of the disease?
Five things that could ruin your RAT result
The TGA has released an updated list of recommendations over RAT tests, warning against five things you shouldn’t be doing before a swab.
SA issues vaccine mandate to fireys
Fireys must be fully vaccinated with a booster shot to continue working under new laws as South Australia recorded an increase in new Covid-19 cases.
Top doc reveals truth about ‘Son of Omicron’
Reports a sub-variant of Omicron is the original strain’s “son” were shut down by ABC commentator Dr Norman Swan on Tuesday.
Huge changes coming to state’s health
A much awaited announcement by one state on easing a major Covid-19 restriction has been made, with 1266 new cases of the virus and three deaths recorded on Tuesday.
Exact date to get your booster after Covid
Conflicting advice on when you should receive your booster shot has caused mass confusion. Find out when you should get it here.
Why some Aussies won’t catch Covid
While it may appear some people are prodigious at dodging the virus, one of Australia’s top doctors says there’s a more likely answer.
Sneaky way anti-vaxxers are breaking rules
West Australian anti-vaxxers are plotting to host fellow unvaccinated locals in their homes after they were banned from entering recreation centres.
‘Disgusting’ excuse for Covid deaths
Labor has accused Health Minister Greg Hunt of suggesting a majority of seniors who died with Covid “were going to die anyway”.
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