Category: Health
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Former New Zealand Prime Minister refuses to face public questions at Covid-19 inquiry
“These former ministers do not want to sit in a public hearing and answer the hard questions that every New Zealander deserves to know.”
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Australia backs WHO global pandemic deal to boost health security
Australia played a key role in shaping the agreement, serving as Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body and representing the Western Pacific region.
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Will we have a COVID wave, spike or blip this Christmas? It depends where you live
Estimates suggest XEC has risen from 10% to 60% of circulating SARS-CoV-2 in the past two months.
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Inquiry warns distrustful public wouldn’t accept COVID measures in future pandemic
The inquiry examined the health and economic responses; while it did not directly delve into the state responses, it did cover the federal-state interface.
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Why are we seeing more pandemics?
Factors such as climate change, biodiversity loss and other global challenges are the ultimate (high level) cause of pandemics.
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How eating chilli may help regain sense of taste after COVID
Eating chilli might be useful to provide sensory stimulation to diners when their sense of smell isn’t quite up to scratch.
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Cutting COVID isolation and mask mandates will mean more damage to business and health in the long run
Allowing increased transmission will impact the economy by resulting in higher numbers of people affected by long COVID.
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Do we care enough about COVID?
More than tolerate: there has been a preparedness to pretend nothing out of the ordinary is happening.
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Australia is heading for its third Omicron wave, Here’s what to expect from BA.4 and BA.5
A.4/BA.5 appear to be masters at evading immunity. This increases the chance of reinfection.
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We need to brace for a tsunami of long COVID. But we’re not quite sure the best way to treat it
Doctors and researchers have been warning about the growing threat of long COVID, as restrictions ease and case numbers climb.
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Victoria passes 3,000 COVID-19 deaths, highest in Australia
Despite 95 per cent double dosed and 68 per cent triple vaccinated. Yet, on average, 15 people are dying from COVID-19 each day in Victoria.
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No more PCR/Rapid test and quarantine required for International travellers on arrival in Victoria, here’ details
No More vaccination status is required as Victoria changes pandemic orders.
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International arrival rules changed in South Australia, Here’ details
These changes made to the Arrivals Associated Direction for South Australia are effective from 18 April 2022.
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Australian-Indian research team creates new model to predict the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
With the help of this model, new vaccines may be able to be produced much faster by allowing scientists to “make decisions before clinical trials are over.”
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TGA approved Pfizer booster for 16–17 year olds in Australia
A booster dose makes sure the protection from the first two doses is even stronger and longer-lasting.
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Australia wide Novavax vaccine roll-out starts on February 21, Here’ how to book
ATAGI has recommended the Novavax vaccine be given in two doses, at least three weeks apart.
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“The police will catch you”: 42,000 Rapid Antigen Tests stolen in Sydney
It is costing more than $30 per test through convenience stores, service stations and independent supermarkets.
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Discriminatory Rule: Sikh medical students forced to shave in order to pass the face mask fit test or defer the year in Victoria
The rule is very clear that a medical practitioner “must meet OH&S requirements but religious exemptions should also apply.
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NSW and Victoria cuts booster interval to three months
Walk-up vaccinations will be available and are encouraged at a number of state-run centres
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8 must-have items if you test positive for COVID-19
According to Medical experts, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and death.
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Did Australia’s life expectancy increase since 2020?
The researchers attributed this rise to Australia’s strict response to COVID-19.
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New Permissions and Restrictions for Workers including International Students
Changes will be made as soon as possible, where they have not already been made under state and territory public health arrangements, to include essential workers
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Australia to “push through” amidst rising number of Omicron cases
COVID-19 infections are at near record levels especially caused by the Omicron variant.
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Victoria issues new pandemic restrictions and vaccination mandate, Here’ details
This order comes into place at 11:59pm Wednesday 12 January.
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India announces ‘New rules’ including seven day quarantine for all international arrivals, Here’ details
The Revised Guidelines will come into effect from 11th January 2022 (00.01 Hrs IST)
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Thousands of places for Child vaccinations in Victorian State Hubs, Booking starts today at 1 pm
Eight flagship vaccination centres are being transformed into an Australian-themed ‘forest of protection’ which will feature fun imagery of native Australian animals, as well as entertainers, activities and showbags.
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COVID and Ganga deaths: Dirty politics of Vulture media exposed by scientific report
“The attempt over dead bodies and showing corpses and filming them was to create fear psychosis and defame the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh as the state is going for 2022 polls?”
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Queensland opens doors for travellers, Here’ all rules you need to know
Fully vaccinated people will be permitted to enter pubs, clubs, cinemas, festivals, and theme parks.
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TGA approves Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for 5-11-year-old kids in Australia, Here’ details
Australian Government will start rolling out the Pfizer vaccine to 5 to 11-year-olds from 10 January 2022.
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Here are the steps WHO recommends individuals take against Omicron COVID-19
It is also not yet clear whether infection with Omicron causes more severe disease compared to infections with other variants, including Delta.
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Vaccine for 5-11 years old will be available within days, Here’ what we know
Australia has sufficient supplies of booster shots available, with contracts in place for 85 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine, 15 million doses of the Moderna vaccine, and 51 million doses of the Novavax vaccine.
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Visa holders and International students need to wait till 15 December as Federal government Pauses return
It is a temporary decision and will ensure Australia can gather the information needed to better understand the Omicron variant, including the efficacy of the vaccine.
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Australia’s response to Omicron COVID-19; State-wise details inside
After arriving in VICTORIA travellers are required to quarantine at home for any other private accommodation, including hotels, for 72 hours upon arrival.
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Nearly all restrictions to lift for fully vaccinated Victorians, from 11:59 PM
From this coming weekend, there’ll be no limits in the home and no caps or density limits for cafés and restaurants, fully vaccinated Victorians can hit the dance floor once again.
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No quarantine in NSW for fully vaccinated international students
The second flight will bring in students from India and other South Asian countries as per the NSW government’s schedule.
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Australia achieves 80pc fully vaccinated status, find out what changes you
“A vaccination program for children aged 5-11 years will be implemented if supported by upcoming regulatory decisions from the TGA and advice from ATAGI.”
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Australia recognises India’s indigenously made ‘Covaxin’ for travel purpose
This recognition is for travellers aged 12 and over who have been vaccinated with Covaxin.
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Are you worried about 5 to 11 year olds COVID vaccine, Here’s what we know so far
When approved, children will receive a reduced dose (one-third of the adult dose) and will receive two doses, at the same schedule as adults: approximately three weeks apart.
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Diwali, Dushera, Navratri and Karva Chauth: With restrictions in NSW and Victoria, Here’ what you can/can’t do
Restrictions settings changing just a day before Diwali for Victorians but NSW residents are far luckier.
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“So standing up to Britain worked”: No quarantine for fully vaccinated Indians travelling to UK
From Monday, 11th October, travellers from India to the UK, double jabbed by Covishield or any other vaccine recognised by the UK regulator does not have to quarantine.
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Will you send your child to school when 29% of cases are from under 19-year-olds
A lot of parents are still contemplating whether to send their child to school or not as per the roadmap announced.
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With 1,143 new cases, Premier Andrews announces mandatory vaccination for all authorised workers by 15 October
“All workers – in Melbourne and regional Victoria – on the Authorised Worker list will require their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Friday, 15 October in order to continue working on site.”
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After a massive surge in COVID cases, Victoria decides to give second dose in three weeks from 4 October
“I don’t understand how can they play politics over vaccines, it’s like putting someone’s life in danger. Put your differences aside for once and work together to save lives.”
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Victoria takes over NSW in daily COVID19 cases despite Dan Andrews hard lockdown
Victoria and NSW recorded the highest daily number ever in terms of daily deaths due to the current outbreak.
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NSW freedom roadmap: Here’ details of what you can do from 11 October, 1 December and in between
80 per cent roadmap will also remove the limit of fully vaccinated guests for weddings and funerals, and remove customer caps for personal services such as hairdressers
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Modest easing to restrictions in Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria, Here’ all details
On Tuesday, Victoria will pass its first threshold on the Roadmap with 80 per cent of Victorians having received their first vaccine dose.
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Indian-Australians dismayed by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s insensitive and discriminatory comment
Queenslanders of Indian heritage are saving lives every day -Doctors, nurses, paramedics, Police, aged care workers. We deserve better treatment from Premier of the state.”
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Vaccinated Victorians will be able to come back home but conditions applied
Every traveller will have to carry proof of their vaccination status so it can be checked at airports, seaports or borders.
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Victoria’s Roadmap until December: Plan for Party and Travel, Here are details you need to know
The first of the restrictions are expected to be lifted as early as 26 September, when at least 80 per cent of eligible Victorians are due to have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine
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India administers 25 million Covid vaccine jabs to celebrate PM Modi’s birthday
This vaccination number is equal to the entire population of Australia (25.77 million), five times the population of New Zealand (5.09 million) and 25 times the population of Fiji (0.9 million).
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Victorian to enjoy freedom to picnic from Saturday, Here’ Details
Modest easing to restrictions from 11.59 pm Friday, 17 September in lockdown areas of metropolitan Melbourne and Ballarat
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Ballarat goes to lockdown as Victoria records 423 new COVID cases, Here’ details
From 11.59 pm tonight, the City of Ballarat will have the same restrictions – except for the curfew – in place as Metropolitan, Melbourne.
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No more lockdown in Regional Victoria, Melbourne metro records 221 cases
From 11.59 pm on Thursday 9 September, the five reasons to leave the home will be removed in regional Victoria, except for Greater Shepparton.
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No School in term three, No Opening till September 23, as Premier Daniel Andrews decides not to ease restrictions
For senior students sitting year 12 exams from Tuesday 7 September until Friday 17 September a priority vaccination program will be put in place.
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Modest but meaningful changes to Victoria’s lockdown & restrictions, but wait till tomorrow
Hobsons Bay, Hume and Wyndham areas of concern with maximum caseloads.
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An NSW gamble: Freedom on cards despite rising cases, Here’s details
The NSW Government will waive the ambulance fee for patients unwell with, or suspected to have, COVID-19.
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Opening with 70% of adults vaccinated could result in 1.5K deaths in 6 months, predicts Doherty report
It now seems unlikely that NSW – and maybe even Victoria – will be able to suppress COVID down to zero before any vaccination target is reached.
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Anyone 16 and over in Victoria eligible for COVID19 Vaccine from 25 August 2021
The state-run centres include three new drive-through vaccination sites, at the Former Ford Factory in Broadmeadows, at Sandown Racecourse in Springvale and at the Eagle Stadium in Werribee.
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‘Under threat’ Regional Victoria goes to lockdown from 1 PM as new cases hit havoc, Here’ details
Health Authorities are strongly recommending that primary school-aged children, when they are not at home, also wear a mask as an extra precaution against this virus.
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Melbourne lockdown extended for two weeks, Curfew imposed, Here’ detail changes
While the restrictions commence from 11.59 pm tonight, Premier is asking people to respect the curfew from 9 pm.
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Victoria lockdown extended for seven more days, Melton and Caroline Springs centre of concern
The areas of concern are Melton and Caroline springs suburbs where new cases have been identified with mystery sources.
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Melbourne lockdown likely to be extended as 20 new cases raise concerns
Health experts are of the view it will be very difficult for the Premier to ease any restrictions in Melbourne metro.
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Tamworth goes in lockdown as NSW records 283 new cases, Here’ details
New restrictions will be introduced for the Tamworth Local Government Area, from 5 pm today until 12.01 am Tuesday 17 August.
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No more lockdown in Regional Victoria, Melbourne records 11 new cases, Here’ details
Regional Victorians will be able to leave their homes for any reason and there will be no limit on the distance travelled from home.
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This vaccination centre is not for your community: ‘Discriminatory’ message by DHHS leaves residents angry & frustrated
“It was very confronting as the heated arguments broke when many people, who were waiting for hours, were asked to leave.”
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Wyndham, Hobson bay, Melton and Maribyrnong council centre of concern as Victoria records 29 COVID-19 cases
Premier Daniel Andrews said he can’t say if the lockdown will be lifted as per schedule on Thursday.
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Victoria goes to seven days lockdown starting 8 PM tonight, Here’ details
This means from 8:00 pm tonight, there are only five reasons to leave home
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Surprise new COVID19 case ruins Victoria’s donut day party
The Victorian health department confirmed the positive case is a teacher at Al-Taqwa College in Melbourne’s west.
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Queensland lockdown extended till Sunday, $5000 business support announced, Here’ details
These measures are critical to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in the Queensland community.
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South Australia lifts lockdown but strict conditions apply, Here’s what you need to know
The Stay at Home orders for South Australia will be lifted from 12:01 am on Wednesday 28 July 2021.”
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Victoria’s lockdown ends tonight, but no home visitors for next two weeks, here’s details
School kids can get back to the classroom with schools reopening for onsite learning to all students from tomorrow, amid 10 new cases today.
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Check cases in your City Council area as NSW records 136, Victoria 14 and South Australia 3 new cases
Why sometimes the extraordinary emphasis is put on some council areas when lockdowns and restrictions are imposed.
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‘Lockdown will be extended’ as Victoria records 12 new cases
“These restrictions simply cannot end at midnight tomorrow night. That would not be the responsible thing to do.”
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Five days snap lockdown in Victoria starting tonight, here’ list of authorised work and workers
There are only five reasons to leave home from 11:59 pm on Thursday 15 July 2021.
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Mask mandatory for Victorian school kids 12 and above, 2 new COVID19 cases
You do not need to wear a mask in your own home, or if a lawful exception applies.
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Seven new locally acquired COVID-19 cases in Victoria, Here’ list of new exposure sites
A 30-year-old man visited a Coles supermarket in Craigieburn. Another attended an AFL match and visited the Highpoint shopping centre.
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Australian MP praises ‘Yogi Adityanath’ for effective COVID management strategies
Any chance they could loan us their Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to release the Ivermectin sort out the mess our hopelessly incompetent State Premiers have created
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‘Restriction tightened’ around Greater Sydney as COVID surge in NSW
From 5 pm today (Friday, 9 July) the additional restrictions will be in place: Check detail
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Greater Sydney lockdown extended till 16 July, check details you need to know
Rules and restrictions apply to people who live in, usually work in, or usually attend a university or other tertiary education facility in Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour.
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Sydney goes to partial lockdown, check details
“This is a difficult time for everyone, however, we need to take these steps now to get on top of this outbreak.”
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Hooray! Restrictions in Victoria to ease from tomorrow, Check details
Masks must still be worn inside. But more people in metropolitan Melbourne can return to offices, with 75% capacity – or 30 people in a workplace – whichever is greater.
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#Maskup Sydney: New COVID exposure sites added, full list here
Close contacts – Get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days
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Victorian travel limit gone, but masks to stay, here is the list of changes
“But it’s no exaggeration to say the single most important thing every single Victorian can do is to get tested as soon as they have even the mildest of symptoms.”
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Thousands of deaths likely if COVID-19 ‘left to run’ in Victoria without high vaccine uptake
“Among those not vaccinated – possibly up to 30 per cent of the community – we could see a large number of hospitalisations and deaths, as well as many cases of ‘long COVID’.”
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Indian Australian organisations collect 1 million dollar for COVID relief
Please donate to the organisations that spend 100% of the money collected on the relief work rather than spend 30-60% on their administrative structure.
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Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne & Brisbane among world’s top ten Most Liveable cities
Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth have performed better than Melbourne which used to be at rank 2 and has now fallen at rank 8
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Australian ultra-marathoner raising money for Covid-relief in India
“Your run or walk can take place anywhere, at any time on the weekend across the event weekend. We welcome runners of all abilities from all over the world to join us for this important cause.”
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Melbourne Lockdown ends tomorrow with some restrictions in place, check details
Metropolitan Melbourne will move to almost the same settings currently in place across regional Victoria. And regional Victoria will move towards further easing.
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Free Covid-vaccines for everyone above 18 years, starting June 21: Indian PM Modi
In these two weeks, the central and state governments will together make necessary preparations according to the new guidelines.
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Are you International student stuck in India due to Australia’ travel ban?
Scores of students currently enrolled in higher education institutes have paid international fees but are studying online from home.
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Why do our COVID outbreaks always seem to happen in Melbourne?
Nancy Baxter, The University of Melbourne and Tony Blakely, The University of Melbourne A man from Wollert, a suburb in Melbourne’s north, breezed into Melbourne from South Australian hotel quarantine, stopped at a 7-11, had a curry, shopped in Epping, took a train, and at some point, had a passing encounter with a stranger. Perhaps…
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COVID restrictions ease tonight for regional Victoria
From 11.59 pm tonight the five reasons to leave the home will be removed in regional Victoria and there will be no limit on the distance regional Victorians can travel from home. People will only be able to travel to Melbourne for a permitted reason and you must follow the Melbourne restrictions once there. 1-…
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Indian-Australian Young Citizen of the Year recipients using their cooking skills for COVID relief in India
Two young Indian-Australian girls from Toowoomba in Queensland are using their cooking skills to raise funds for the COVID crisis in India. The funds raised with the help of their friends Nitin and Anu through cooking will be used to oxygen concentrators, procure oxygen cylinders and flow meters, additional healthcare supplies and nutritious meals to…
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Australian Federal Court upholds International travel ban
An Australian court has rejected a challenge to the federal government’s power to prevent its citizens and permannet residents from leaving the country so that they don’t bring COVID-19 home under the powerful Biosecurity Act. Australia allows its citizens and permanent residents from leaving the country only in “exceptional circumstances” and with eveidence of a…
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Indian ‘superhero’ honoured for delivering food to hundreds during COVID-19
In United Kingdom, the government has honoured Prabhu Natarajan with the UK Points of Light Award for his Covid relief efforts. Mr Natarajan along with his son during the pandemic delivered food to hundreds of people in need while dressed superheroes, Santa Claus and, most recently, as the Easter bunny. Mr Natrajan said: “It’s not…
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Melbourne Lockdown extended for 7 days, List of change in restrictions
On the advice of Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton, the current lockdown restrictions will remain in place in Melbourne for a further seven days till June 10, 2021, with some small changes. This will give health authorities a full 14 days, one full cycle of the virus to make sure they understand how and where…
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Australian cricketers released from 14 days quarantine after return from India
Australian cricketers and staff have been released from hotel quarantine, two weeks after arriving home from the Maldives. Total 38 players, coaches, officials and commentators were released from mandatory 14-day quarantine at Sydney’s Marriott Hotel. The group has gone to the Maldives a fortnight ago following the suspension of the IPL in India. Australian media witnessed…
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Victorian businesses can apply for $2,500 lockdown support package
The Victorian Government has announced a support program for businesses most affected by the seven-day circuit breaker action, including operators in the hospitality, retail, events and creative industries with further targeted support. Victorian businesses are now eligible for a $250.7 million Circuit Breaker Business Support Package. This will help up to 90,000 Victorian businesses that…
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Can Modi government vaccinate all Indians by end of 2021?
According to the Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Dr Ashutosh Sharma, Modi government’s COVID-19 immunization plan to vaccinate all Indains by December 31, 2021 is ‘attainable’. Many critics of the Central government have called this plan as ‘ambitious’ in nature. Dr Sharma told the ANI and the Republic: “In terms of technology, we…
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Former Indian and Australian cricketers arrange vital medical equipment for COVID relief
Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has joined hands with his counterparts in Australia and Australian Indian Medical Association to provide medical equipment across India. The Australian cricketers involved in this project include former Australian cricketers Lisa Sthalekar, Matthew Hayden and Mike Hussey. Doctors from Western Australia, including Dr Paddy Ramanathan, have also contributed to the…