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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.

“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.

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.

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

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.

Did Australia’s life expectancy increase since 2020?

The researchers attributed this rise to Australia's strict response to COVID-19.

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

Australia to “push through” amidst rising number of Omicron cases

COVID-19 infections are at near record levels especially caused by the Omicron variant.

Victoria issues new pandemic restrictions and vaccination mandate, Here’ details

This order comes into place at 11:59pm Wednesday 12 January.

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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Indian national allegedly laundered $7 million in illegal tobacco profits, submitted fraudulent permanent residency documents

Investigators claim the man is unlawfully residing in Australia and submitted fraudulent documents as part of ongoing attempts to secure permanent residency.

$30m fuel assistance and Pacific Resilience Facility treaty ratified in Australia–Fiji Suva talks

The PRF will provide grants for climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, loss and damage response, and community-led clean energy projects, with Pacific governments taking the lead in deciding funding priorities.

Eight Indian among 20 Asian languages to be taught in high school under Australia’s fluency push

Minister for Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly said language skills were a national asset that created opportunities for young people while strengthening cultural understanding.
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