‘Harm’: Doctors demand Covid vaccine pulled
A petition calling for Covid vaccines to be pulled has attracted high-profile backers — including one of Donald Trump’s key appointments.
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Big move as new Covid variants spread
Australians could soon be eligible for two new Covid vaccines, created to protect against new strains of the virus.
‘Alarming’ virus surge erupts in one state
One Aussie state has been whacked by a sudden and “alarming” surge in virus cases that are surpassing Covid-19 hospitalisations.
Woman dies after getting Covid vax
A 21-year-old university student died weeks after receiving a Covid-19 booster. The coroner has now signalled the future of the case.
Study links excess deaths to Covid vaccines
Covid vaccines may have contributed to a rise in excess deaths observed across the western world since the pandemic, scientists have suggested.
AstraZeneca vaccine withdrawn globally
AstraZeneca’s Vaxzevria Covid vaccine has been withdrawn globally, a year after it was discontinued in Australia.
New trend emerges in Covid deaths
A clear trend is emerging in Covid deaths and 2024 could mark a significant milestone in the progression of the virus, new data has revealed.
Grim prediction for common illness
An earlier cold and flu season is taking hold across the country. See how bad the numbers are in your state.
Gender Pain Gap: women’s pain ignored and dismissed
The Nurofen Gender Pain Gap Index Report reveals that more than half of women surveyed believe they’ve had their pain disregarded, compared to only 48 per cent of men
State’s grim warning amid Covid wave
Two new subvariants of Covid are ripping through multiple states, forcing health officials to call for masks to stem transmission.
Taylor Swift song can literally save lives
There’s now some solid proof listening to female artists like Taylor Swift and Beyonce can save someone’s life.
Covid-19 speeds up ‘zombie cell’ production
Naturally occurring “zombie cells” are being produced at an accelerated rate due to Covid-19, exposing sufferers to brain fog and memory loss.
‘Every child should have the right to access these services’
One in 700 Australian is children born with cerebral palsy and experts say access to early intervention therapies can be life-changing, even for babies as young as two months old.
Aussies to face third ‘Covid Christmas’
A jump in Covid cases of more than 20 per cent in one state has prompted concerns about another ‘Covid Christmas’.
What new Covid wave means for Christmas
As a fresh wave of Covid-19 is recognised in the community, especially in two states, here’s how it may affect the upcoming holiday season.
State’s big call on masks in Covid wave
Health experts have delivered their verdict on bringing back mask mandates amid another Covid wave.
Aussies to face third ‘Covid Christmas’
An unwanted guest may be coming to Christmas, as health experts warn Australia is in the grip of its eighth Covid wave.
Eighth Covid wave hits Australia
Australia is in the grips of its eighth Covid wave, but the country’s chief medical officer has insisted it is “business as usual” in managing the disease.
Four-year-old went from ‘healthy’ to ‘on death’s door’ in a day
Just days before four-year-old Jacob Weston woke ‘writhing in pain’, his parents had commented on how fit and strong he was. But their reality was about to be shattered.
Aussies urged to get another Covid jab
Australia’s immunisation advisory body says those most at risk should receive yet another Covid-19 vaccination booster.
Inside deadly COVID-19 ‘epicentre’
An Australian virus expert visited coronavirus ground zero in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the pandemic first began. Here’s what he found.
Major gong for ‘trusted public face of Covid’
The man behind some of the country’s harshest Covid lockdowns and who developed a cult following has landed a major award.
‘Stay home’: Warning over new Covid wave
A winter warning for Covid-19 is under way across Australia as tens of thousands of people contract the virus.
Huge changes coming to popular product
Shoppers may soon see major changes to how one product is sold across the country.
How dogs could tell if you have Covid-19
Scent dogs can smell if a person has Covid-19 “in a matter of seconds”, a new study has revealed, with researchers excited at the discovery.
New Covid variant ’of concern’
A new Covid subvariant is “of concern” to Australian health authorities – here’s what we know about it so far.
Shock impacts of long Covid revealed
The shocking impacts of the condition known as long Covid have been revealed as a huge investment is made to study the “emerging health issue”.
New Covid variant causing concern in India
A new Covid-19 variant is causing concern in India — and it may be 1.2 times more infectious than the Kraken variant.
Major twist after nurse ‘killed’ by vaccine
For years it was speculated that nurse Tiffany Dover died after being injected with the Covid vaccine. Now we know the truth.
Cancer, heart disease breakthrough coming
A pharmaceutical firm behind a major Covid jab claims it can make vaccines for cancer and heart conditions by the end of the decade.
Next step in state’s Covid fines saga
A Supreme Court judgment could invalidate all Covid-19 fines after a state’s revenue department backed down on thousands of penalty notices.
‘Triple threat’: Virus warning issued
Health experts claim we’re at risk of three viruses this winter, after the triple outbreak wreaked havoc in the northern hemisphere.
‘Coercion’: Ex-PM’s dire China claim
Scott Morrison has claimed China wants to be a “controlling power” in global politics, including over Australia.
‘Very serious’: Experts’ dire Covid prediction
A parliamentary inquiry has been dealt some sobering news by experts concerning Covid-19 for the remainder of the year.
Surprising pandemic symptom revealed
A new study has revealed one seriously unexpected impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and brutal lockdowns.
‘Done with the vaccine’: Karl’s rant shocks
Karl Stefanovic has shocked viewers by blasting the fifth booster shot recommendation, declaring he is “done with the vaccine”.
Scary number of Aussies infected by virus
Fresh advice on vaccines has been released along with the number of Australians estimated to have been infected by Covid-19 in the latest wave.
Shock reason ‘church’ sacked woman
A spiritual wellness centre and “church” being sued for sacking a woman over a Covid-19 vaccine has been dealt a major blow.
Satellite images expose China’s secret
Unsettling satellite imagery taken above China’s capital, Beijing, reveals the scale of a crisis the government is trying to keep quiet.
‘Kraken’ Covid variant ripping through Aus
A new Covid variant has been identified in Australia, just days after it was confirmed as the most transmissible form of the virus yet.
Rogan apologises for humiliating fail
Joe Rogan has apologised for doing a podcast segment on a fake tweet about the Covid vaccine after the doctor it was attributed to was relentlessly harassed.
Warning as new Covid strain takes hold
As a new, more infectious Covid variant rips through Australia, authorities are warning people to take the latest data with a grain of salt.
New rules in place for China arrivals
As China eases their Covid-19 restrictions, countries around the world are putting up defences – with new rules now in place in Australia.
Woman, 24, dies after Covid chest pain
A young Australian woman has tragically died after a Covid-induced heart condition was discovered following a trip to Bali.
Insane scenes in China as Covid surges
China is seeing one million Covid cases every day as bodies “pile up” in what is likely to be the biggest outbreak the world has ever seen.
‘Huge failure’: Scientist exposes Covid origin
A controversial scientist who worked at the Wuhan lab has branded Covid-19 one of the “greatest cover-ups in history”.
Family’s horror arm-wrestle with vax scheme
A family has accused a government vaccine compensation scheme of “medical gaslighting” after it seemingly shrugged off a chorus of expert evidence.
Urgent mask call amid Covid surge
The wave of cases confronting Australia has prompted one state to issue a call on masks in order to combat the spread.
ABC star forced to apologise for Covid claim
Health expert Norman Swan has apologised for claims about Covid-19 and heart attacks involving Shane Warne and a late senator.
Vaccine call made as Covid wave grows
Case numbers are on the rise across the country, with Australia’s vaccination experts now weighing in on what’s next.
NSW’s big call on masks amid Covid wave
Health Minister Brad Hazzard has issued a decree on Covid-19 restrictions, with NSW’s case numbers expected to grow even higher.
’Won’t know’: Big issue in new Covid wave
As a swath of new, immunity-resistant Covid variants circulates across Australia, experts have exposed one major issue.
Aussie state open to mask rule return
One state has not ruled out returning to mandated mask wearing before Christmas, as case numbers and hospitalisations spike.
Masks return amid state’s grim Covid wave
Millions of Aussies in one state are being recommended to wear masks after an alarming jump in new Covid cases.
‘Disappointing’: Inside Covid cruise ship
A huge cruise ship with hundreds of positive cases on-board is set to disembark in Sydney early this morning.
Why Aussie summer may be at risk
A grim warning has been issued ahead of the festive season, which could threaten summer fun for Aussies.
Aussie state reveals new Covid rules
One state has created a brand new set of regulations to combat a new variant of Covid-19 that has hit Australian shores.
Workers’ bizarre constitutional vax defence
Two disability workers fired for refusing to get their Covid-19 vaccine have relied on a nonsensical defence, claiming the public health orders violate part of the Australian Constitution.
Man’s strange vax claim savaged
A “non-paid representative” acting in an unfair dismissal case has been savaged by the Fair Work Commission, with the deputy president calling him “wholly incompetent” and “belligerent”.
AMA president’s dire long Covid prediction
The implications of long Covid affects far more than the individuals unlucky enough to be struck with it, the AMA president has shared.
Disabled woman’s desperate plea to uni class
An immunocompromised university student has taken matters into her own hands after her school ditched its mask mandate.
How next Covid variant will be found
Researchers have developed a technique of exploring possible ways the Covid-19 virus could evolve in the future.
600k Aussies eligible for cash bonus
A lucky 600,000 Australians are about to receive a bump in their bank account by November.
Five viruses that could cause next pandemic
From common infections, to mosquito-transmitted viruses that could turn deadly, authorities have been advised to prepare against these five virus families.
Heartbreaking diary entries from lockdown
Australians have shared their secret journal entries from when they were locked down due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Why firefighters ‘didn’t try to save child’
ACT fire fighters are in the spotlight as an investigation is underway following allegations Covid-19 fears prevented them entering a house where a child needed assistance.
Strange and unsexy symptoms of long Covid
Find out whether you could be affected by the 60 various symptoms of long Covid, which include hair loss and sexual dysfunction.
Twist in woman’s sacking over Covid vax
A woman was unfairly dismissed from her role at a food wholesaler and distributor because she wanted to wait for a specific vaccine.
Horror graph reveals Covid prediction
Stark new figures reveal a grim Covid prediction for one Australian state as the battle against the virus rages on.
‘Never’: Top doc’s claim on PM mask call
Australia’s Chief Medical Officer says he’s “never” given advice to the PM on one crucial element in the mask mandate debate.
One thing making Covid worse
Health experts have criticised the Albanese government for its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic as cases surge in combination with flu season.
‘Not a mandate’: Mask rules explained
A state government has defended health advice sent out regarding mask wearing and insists that it is “not a mandate”.
‘Shrinkage’: Covid side-effect hits men
It’s a little-talked-about side-effect that some Covid sufferers experience, but erectile dysfunction is leading to another unwanted problem for men.
Covid rule returns as new strain spreads
A spike in cases has led to fears that hospitals could eventually become overwhelmed, and Anthony Albanese has called an emergency meeting.
Inside look at Covid hospital ward
Covid hospitalisations are continuing to grow throughout the country, with one major Australian hospital under pressure.
NZ’s new Covid measures as cases soar
New Zealand has announced it is introducing new Covid measures in response to skyrocketing cases.
New Covid strain ‘worst we’ve seen’
Calling the new Covid strain the “worst variant we have seen so far”, a doctor fears the transmissibility and severity of the virus is akin to a much deadlier variant.
Aussies issued dire Covid warning
Australians have been warned to mask up as the Health Minister issues a dire warning about the wave of Covid cases.
Urgent message as Covid cases soar
A simple message about Covid needs to be heard by Australians as the country braces itself for a huge surge in cases due to new variants.
Why more Aussies than ever are dying
Australia’s death rate has soared in the first part of the year. A new report from Australia’s health and welfare watchdog outlines why.
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